Joel Paul Diamos
Santa Clarita,CA
Summary
Gifted as LVN with proven skills in working with RNs in acute or sub acute settings to offer top-notch patient care and support. Vigilant, systematic and focused on delivering cost-effective, high-quality medical care. Certified in Behavioral Violence Prevention and Ventilator Management .
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Sherman Oaks Hospital
Sherman Oaks, CA
02.2012 - Current
- Delivered oral medications, intramuscular injections and to mitigate or resolve patient symptoms
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions and communicated concerns to the charge nurse
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by following the infection control protocol
- Worked side by side with the respiratory therapist in suctioning and monitoring patients on ventilators
- Documented patient information obtained from interviews concerning symptoms, medications and prior treatment
- Ensured safety and well-being of patients
- Provided behavioral/emotional support and supervision for those with dementia and Alzheimer's in Gero-Psyche setting
Staff Licensed Vocational Nurse
San Fernando Sub Acute
Sylmar, CA
04.2007 - 02.2012
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records
- Provided basic patient care and treatment, such as administering TB tests, taking temperature and blood pressure and dressing wounds
- Gathered patient data, cleaned wounds and changed catheters as part of comprehensive support
- Worked effectively with other healthcare team, like respiratory therapist in suctioning and monitoring patient on ventilators,
- Collaborated with charges nurse on evaluation of care plan outcomes, implementing or adjusting interventions accordingly
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding
- Delivered oral medications, intramuscular injections and to mitigate or resolve patient symptoms
Licence Vocational Nurse
Topanga Terrace Sub Acute Unit
Canoga Park, CA
02.2004 - 06.2007
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood, urine or sputum samples from patients for laboratory testing
- Collaborated with charge nurse on evaluation of care plan outcomes, implementing or adjusting interventions accordingly
- Provided basic patient care and treatment, such as administering TB tests, taking temperature and blood pressure and dressing wounds
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infections by following the infection control protocols
- Gathered patient data, cleaned wounds and changed catheters as part of comprehensive support
- Delivered oral medications, intramuscular injections and to mitigate or resolve patient symptoms
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance
Education
Associate of Science - Licensed Vocational Nurse
Concorde Career Institute
North Hollywood, CA2003
Skills
- Physical assessments
- Patient Care
- NG tube insertion and removal
- Tracheostomy care
- Foley catheter insertion/removal
- Professional bedside manner
- Bilingual in English and Tagalog
- Dosage calculation
- Patient-focused care
- Suction Trach Patients
- Monitor Patients in Ventilators
- Administer Medication Orally, NGT and via GT
- Wound Dressing and Treatment
Timeline
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Sherman Oaks Hospital
02.2012 - Current
Staff Licensed Vocational Nurse
San Fernando Sub Acute
04.2007 - 02.2012
Licence Vocational Nurse
Topanga Terrace Sub Acute Unit
02.2004 - 06.2007
Associate of Science - Licensed Vocational Nurse
Concorde Career Institute