JAPHIA ANDREA LORIA
Palmdale,CA
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Mission Community Hospital
01.2023 - Current
- Administered medications accurately and in a timely manner, ensuring proper treatment for various conditions.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patients regularly, swiftly identifying any changes in condition and addressing concerns promptly.
- Promoted a positive work environment among nursing staff through collaboration, open communication, and support.
- Provided high-quality wound care, reducing the risk of infection and promoting timely healing.
- Managed time efficiently during busy shifts by multitasking effectively without compromising quality of care.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Safeguarded patient confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA regulations and maintaining secure medical records.
LVN
The Ellison John Transitional Care Center
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Prevented medication errors by meticulously reviewing physician orders and administering medications as prescribed.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Strengthened infection control measures by strictly following hand hygiene protocols and utilizing personal protective equipment when necessary.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
LVN
Windsor Healthcare Center
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Worked under registered nurses to care for patients and manage basic care.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and maintain licensure requirements.
- Administered medication such as insulin and monitored patients' responses to detect problems.
- Established compassionate environment by providing psychological, emotional and spiritual support to patients and families.
CERTIFIED NURSE ASSISTANT
Pasadena Park Health Center
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Assisted nursing staff in wound care procedures, effectively preventing infections and promoting healing.
- Provided skilled post-operative care to patients, closely monitoring their recovery progress and reporting any changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Boosted overall patient satisfaction through genuine empathy, active listening skills, and consistent professionalism in all interactions.
Education
Vocational Nursing
Career Care Institute
Lancaster, CA05.2022
Registered Nursing
Antelope Valley College
LancasterSkills
- IV Management
- Geriatric Nursing
- Acute Care
- HIPAA Compliance
- Critical Thinking
- Analytical Thinking
- Teamwork and Conflict Resolution
- Wound Care
- Responding to Emergencies
Licenses Certificates
- CAREER CARE INSTITUTE, Lancaster, CA, Licensed Vocational Nurse
- Fire Safety Certified, Lancaster, CA
- BLS / CPR & AED Certified, Lancaster, CA
- IV Therapy & Blood Withdrawal, Lancaster, CA
References
- Manjot Kaur, RN Supervisor, 818.263.6379
- Melonie Tucker, RN Supervisor, 661.666.7713
- Stephanie Castro, Clinical Instructor, 661.433.5630
Timeline
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Mission Community Hospital
01.2023 - Current
LVN
The Ellison John Transitional Care Center
01.2022 - 01.2023
LVN
Windsor Healthcare Center
01.2022 - 01.2023
CERTIFIED NURSE ASSISTANT
Pasadena Park Health Center
01.2019 - 01.2020
Vocational Nursing
Career Care Institute
Registered Nursing
Antelope Valley College