Proven Licensed Vocational Nurse with extensive experience at North Valley Behavioral Health, demonstrating exceptional patient care and clinical judgment. Excelled in medication administration and compassionate care, significantly improving patient satisfaction. Skilled in HIPAA compliance and fostering positive patient relationships, adept at streamlining workflows for optimal care delivery. State-Licensed Vocational Nurse with proven expertise in managing total nursing care and administering prescribed medications and treatments according to approved nursing techniques. Assists in delivery of patient care through nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. Demonstrated competency directing and guiding patient teaching and activities to promote individual treatment programs.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Vocational Nurse
North Valley Behavioral Heslth
08.2018 - Current
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.
Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
Promoted patient safety through vigilant monitoring of vital signs and reporting any abnormalities to the appropriate healthcare provider promptly.
Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
Facilitated effective communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care during transitions between facilities or levels of care.
Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
Advocated for patients'' needs effectively, working closely with healthcare providers to develop and implement appropriate care plans.
Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising Job Title.
Strengthened infection control measures by strictly following hand hygiene protocols and utilizing personal protective equipment when necessary.
Fostered a positive work environment by collaborating with colleagues, sharing knowledge, and mentoring new nursing staff members.
Streamlined patient flow in a busy clinic setting, ensuring timely access to care for all patients.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for optimal patient outcomes.
Conducted comprehensive assessments of newly admitted patients, identifying individual needs and developing tailored nursing interventions accordingly.
Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
Assisted physicians during examinations and procedures, ensuring compassion and safety for patient and clinician
Medication administration
Administered medications and injections to patients.
Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms, and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients.
Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
Assisted physicians during examinations and procedures, ensuring safe practices were maintained throughout each encounter.
Educated family members on proper caregiving techniques, alleviating stressors associated with caring for loved ones at home.
Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
Provided excellent wound care management, resulting in faster healing times for patients with complex wounds.
Safeguarded patient confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA regulations and maintaining secure medical records.
Reduced hospital readmissions by providing thorough discharge education to patients and their families.
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Fremont Rideout Health Group
04.1999 - 04.2010
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.
Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
Promoted patient safety through vigilant monitoring of vital signs and reporting any abnormalities to the appropriate healthcare provider promptly.
Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
Facilitated effective communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care during transitions between facilities or levels of care.
Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
Advocated for patients'' needs effectively, working closely with healthcare providers to develop and implement appropriate care plans.
Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising Job Title.
Strengthened infection control measures by strictly following hand hygiene protocols and utilizing personal protective equipment when necessary.
Fostered a positive work environment by collaborating with colleagues, sharing knowledge, and mentoring new nursing staff members.
Streamlined patient flow in a busy clinic setting, ensuring timely access to care for all patients.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for optimal patient outcomes.
Conducted comprehensive assessments of newly admitted patients, identifying individual needs and developing tailored nursing interventions accordingly.
Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
Assisted physicians during examinations and procedures, ensuring safe practices were maintained throughout each encounter.
Educated family members on proper caregiving techniques, alleviating stressors associated with caring for loved ones at home.
Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
Provided excellent wound care management, resulting in faster healing times for patients with complex wounds.
Safeguarded patient confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA regulations and maintaining secure medical records.
Reduced hospital readmissions by providing thorough discharge education to patients and their families.
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Administered medications and injections to patients.
Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms, and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients.
Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.