John Kelly LVN
Culver City,CA
Summary
Knowledgeable Infection control nurse offering expertise in infection control, prevention and education. Fully proficient in enacting TJC-compliant standards. Excellent documentation and reporting abilities with skills to implement important updates and necessary changes for patient and staff protection. Proficient and caring nursing team member offering over 20+ years of patient-facing experience. Addresses patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Infection Control Nurse
Beachwood Post Acute And Rehabilitation Center
Santa Monica, CA
01.2018 - Current
- Implemented isolation precautions for high-risk patients, minimizing exposure risks to others within the healthcare environment.
- Conducted regular audits of clinical practices related to infection control measures, identifying areas for improvement and providing targeted recommendations.
- Optimized environmental cleaning procedures, resulting in decreased transmission of pathogens within the facility.
- Identified and mitigated unnecessary infection risks through regular reviews and procedural assessments.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of existing infection control policies and procedures, making necessary revisions to adapt to changing needs within the healthcare environment.
Treeatment Nurse
Countryvilla Belmont Heights
Long Beach, CA
10.2014 - 12.2017
- Streamlined documentation processes for better care coordination among the healthcare team.
- Educated patients and their families on wound care management, promoting a faster healing process.
- Managed inventory of wound care supplies, guaranteeing availability of necessary materials for effective treatments.
- Developed strong relationships with referring physicians, fostering a collaborative approach to patient-centered wound care management strategies.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on emerging wound care techniques, ensuring high-quality patient care.
- Conducted regular assessments of patients'' wounds to evaluate progress and adjust treatments accordingly.
Treatment Nurse
Goldstar Rehabilitation Center
Santa Monica, CA
06.2011 - 09.2014
- Served as a liaison between patients, physicians, and other healthcare providers to ensure seamless communication about treatment plans.
- Managed inventory of wound care supplies, guaranteeing availability of necessary materials for effective treatments.
- Provided emotional support to patients coping with chronic or complex wounds that required long-term treatment plans.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by providing compassionate, personalized nursing care during treatments.
- Conducted regular assessments of patients'' wounds to evaluate progress and adjust treatments accordingly.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing timely and accurate wound care treatments.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on emerging wound care techniques, ensuring high-quality patient care.
Hospice Nurse
Vitas Hospice
Torrance, CA
01.2009 - 05.2011
- Managed pain effectively by closely monitoring symptoms and administering medications accordingly, via MD orders
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate end-of-life care and symptom management.
- Coordinated with physicians to adjust medications as needed for optimal palliative care outcomes.
- Offered listening ear to both patients and loved ones to meet emotional and mental, as well as physical needs.
LVN Charge Nurse
Culver West Convalescent Hospital
Culver City, CA
08.2000 - 05.2011
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Oversaw patient conditions, administered medicine, performed interventions and took detailed records.
- Promoted continuity of care by maintaining comprehensive medical records and updating physicians on significant changes in patients'' conditions.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Cultivated strong working relationships with physicians by maintaining open communication, providing timely updates on patients'' status, and actively participating in care coordination efforts.
Education
Associate of Science - Vocational Nursing
Santa Barbara City College
Santa Barbara, CA06.1999
Skills
- Infection Risk Assessment
- Outbreak Management
- CDC Policies
- Communication abilities
- Patient Education
- Teaching
- Documentation accuracy
- Infection Monitoring
- Sterilization techniques
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Decontamination procedures
- Immunization Administration
- Surveillance
- Clinical Documentation
- Geriatric Nursing
- Pressure Ulcer Prevention
- Wound care expertise
- Patient Care
- HIPAA Compliance
- Physical Assessment
Timeline
Infection Control Nurse
Beachwood Post Acute And Rehabilitation Center
01.2018 - Current
Treeatment Nurse
Countryvilla Belmont Heights
10.2014 - 12.2017
Treatment Nurse
Goldstar Rehabilitation Center
06.2011 - 09.2014
Hospice Nurse
Vitas Hospice
01.2009 - 05.2011
LVN Charge Nurse
Culver West Convalescent Hospital
08.2000 - 05.2011
Associate of Science - Vocational Nursing
Santa Barbara City College