Jennifer Kasparoff
Buena Park,CA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Licensed Vocational Nurse with strong abilities in medication/treatment administration and infection prevention. Experienced in monitoring and assessing patient conditions, contributing to improved health outcomes and patient satisfaction.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Maxim Healthcare Services, Inc
Orange, California
09.2021 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments according to physicians orders.
- Monitored patients' vital signs, reporting changes to nursing team promptly.
- Educated patients and families on health management and treatment alternatives.
- Documented patient progress while maintaining accurate medical records.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols and infection control standards.
- Observed patient condition changes, reporting unusual findings to supervising physician or registered nurse.
- Addressed patient care needs, dressed wounds, managed catheters, G-tubes, and nutritional needs, tracheostomies, ventilators, and oxygen use. Additional respiratory treatments, such as suctioning, nebulizers, and chest vest airway clearance.
- Assisted in patient transfers using appropriate equipment and safety measures.
- Monitored for seizure activity and management of behaviors in a school setting.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
West Anaheim Extended care/ Beach Creek Post Acute
Anaheim, California
02.2008 - 05.2024
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare professionals.
- Monitored patients' vital signs and condition, and reported changes to the nursing team.
- Leadership skills in staff development and infection prevention.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols and infection control measures.
- Provided wound care and treatments per physician's orders.
- Collaborated with an interdisciplinary team to provide optimal patient care.
- Emergency response and preparedness.
- Managed G-tubes and nutritional support, catheters, colostomy/ileostomy bags, drainage tubing, braces/immobilization devices, and pressure-relieving devices.
Education
Vocational Nursing
North Orange County Regional Occupational Program
Anaheim, CA06-2007
High School Diploma -
J.F.Kennedy High School
La Palma, CA06-1996
Skills
- Medication administration
- Vital signs monitoring and patient assessment
- Patient and family education
- Infection prevention and control protocols, and safety adherence
- Medical equipment operation
- Healthcare team collaboration and problem-solving skills
- Effective communication
- Catheter, G-tube, trach, and ventilator care
- Pediatric and geriatric care
- Physician coordination and order transcription
- Nutritional maintenance
- Empathy and compassion
- Wound care management
- Emergency response planning
- Home healthcare services and facility protocols
- Leadership and training experience
- CPR and AED certified
Timeline
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Maxim Healthcare Services, Inc
09.2021 - Current
Licensed Vocational Nurse
West Anaheim Extended care/ Beach Creek Post Acute
02.2008 - 05.2024
Vocational Nursing
North Orange County Regional Occupational Program
High School Diploma -
J.F.Kennedy High School