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JAZMINE HOWARD

Nurse
Alamosa,Ca

Summary

Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience in healthcare. Seeking employment as a new RN graduate with an LVN background. Skilled in providing exceptional care to diverse patients and populations. I have relevant experience and seeking to share and expand upon my knowledge base and organization that offer professional growth and opportunity. Loyal and collaborative team player.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

LVN

Kaiser Permanente
Downey, CA
09.2019 - Current

Upheld Kaiser Permanente Policies & Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities & applicable state, federal & local laws.
•Administered medications as directed by physician order following established protocols.
• Maintained equipment & supplies.
• Explained purpose & process of examinations, tests & medical procedures to patients, following established guidelines.
• Instructed patients on general health & basic self care procedures.
• Followed standard infection control procedures.
• Monitor patient vital signs
• Prepared patients for physical examinations.
• Provide therapeutic care as ordered by physician.
• Observe patient condition for reactions during & after procedures.
• Took & recorded patient vital signs, height, weight, etc.
• Obtained specimens from patients (urine, stool, etc.).
• Prepared specimens & specimens for lab analysis.
Administered Flu Shots and various injections

LVN

Ocean Behavioral Health
Beverly Hills, CA
01.2021 - Current
  • Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
  • Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
  • Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications and altering treatment plans.
  • Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
  • Administered medications to patients and monitored response to medications.
  • Facilitated on-site activities, support groups and outings for clients.
  • Recognized individuals under influence of drugs or alcohol and typical behaviors associated with each.
  • Assisted and counseled patients daily.
  • Treated clients and families with respect and dignity.

LVN Charge Nurse

Covenant Care
Downey, Ca
01.2019 - Current
  • Assessed resident condition upon admission and daily thereafter
  • Participated in the development , implementation, and evaluation of the plan of care
  • Administered medications and treatment as ordered by physician following facility protocol
  • Accountable for maintaining accurate narcotic count every shift
  • Responsible for maintaining documentation, which reflects healthcare needs if every patient , care and treatment provided, patient's response to care and treatment, and patient disposition
  • Communicated patients condition to the physician
  • Noted and carried out physician orders

LVN

Go RN
Orange County , CA
04.2020 - 12.2021
  • Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
  • Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
  • Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Performed nasal swab and rapid antibody testing via blood droplet collection.
  • Oversaw in-person and curbside patient registration and processing.
  • Obtained temperatures of visitors and employees at entry of facility and asked screening questions.
  • Processed positive and negative test responses according to established protocols and reporting requirements.
  • Collected and treated patient samples to test for COVID-19 infection.
  • Assessed and evaluated mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to initiate, manage and modify individualized care plans.

LVN (Covid Triage)

LAX Clarity Labs
Los Angeles, CA
11.2020 - 07.2021
  • Calibrated and maintained over [Number] pieces of sensitive non-destructive testing equipment.
  • Responded to and documented sudden condition changes in patients with moderate to severe COVID-19 symptoms.
  • Maintained confidentiality regarding test results and other protected patient information.
  • Checked and recorded vital signs of patients and reported changes in patients' behavior or conditions.
  • Administered medications, assessed changes, and reported results to doctors.
  • Participated in development of Patient Care Plans for patients experiencing COVID-19.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
  • Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
  • Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.

Home Health LVN

Remita Health
Downey, CA
08.2019 - 06.2021
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records
  • Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding
  • Gathered patient data, cleaned wounds and changed catheters as part of comprehensive support
  • Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies
  • Documented patient information obtained from interviews concerning symptoms, medications and prior treatment
  • Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance
  • Delivered oral medications, intramuscular injections and IV fluids to mitigate or resolve patient symptoms

Home Health Care Provider

Care Pathway
Newport Beach, CA
06.2017 - 12.2018
  • Traveled throughout 40-mile territory to provide home-healthcare services to pediatric, adult and elderly patients diagnosed with chronic/terminal conditions, convalescing from surgical procedures or recovering from serious illnesses and injuries
  • Followed treatment plans to accelerate patient recovery; minimize pain, discomfort, infections and complications; and optimize patient outcomes
  • Dispensed and administered patients' medications following care plans and physician's orders

Customer Service Representative

United Health Care
Cypress, CA
01.2014 - 05.2016
  • Effectively managed a high-volume of inbound and outbound customer calls
  • Answered incoming calls; assists Physicians,Pharmacies,Customers with orders and benefit eligibility questions and prescription
  • Escalates drug related calls to appropriate pharmacist
  • Coordinates internal resolution of claims exceptions and other issues,
  • Addressed and resolved customer product complains empathetically and professionally
  • Accurately documented, researched and resolved customer service issues
  • Mastery of Customer service management systems and databases
  • Educates customers on benefits, formulary premiums and status of orders, claims or inquiries

Education

Bachelor of Science - Registered Nurse

Nightingale College
Salt Lake City, UT
12.2022

Nursing

Trinity Vocational Center
Gardena,ca
2016

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Databases
  • Documentation
  • Home-healthcare
  • Assists Physicians
  • Treatment plans
  • Plan of care
  • Medical Records Management

Timeline

LVN

Ocean Behavioral Health
01.2021 - Current

LVN (Covid Triage)

LAX Clarity Labs
11.2020 - 07.2021

LVN

Go RN
04.2020 - 12.2021

LVN

Kaiser Permanente
09.2019 - Current

Home Health LVN

Remita Health
08.2019 - 06.2021

LVN Charge Nurse

Covenant Care
01.2019 - Current

Home Health Care Provider

Care Pathway
06.2017 - 12.2018

Customer Service Representative

United Health Care
01.2014 - 05.2016

Bachelor of Science - Registered Nurse

Nightingale College

Nursing

Trinity Vocational Center
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