Knowledgeable Licensed Vocational Nurse offering many years of experience in a LDRP unit with extensive knowledge of surgical, emergency, and infant care. Adept at Cerner use and cultural sensitivity while being successful at providing compassionate and individualized patient care and collaborating with parents and other staff.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center
Pomona, CA
2001.10 - Current
Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies
Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
Directed implementation of improved patient care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives.
Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
Evaluated patient care procedural changes for effectiveness and made necessary adjustments.
Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
Provided pre- and post-operative nursing care.
Checked in on patients at regular intervals to record food and fluid intake and output, taking measures to promote healthy levels as needed.
Scrub Nurse
Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center
Pomona, CA
2002.01 - Current
Prepped operating rooms for upcoming procedures by setting out and verifying count of all necessary equipment and assessing environment for compliance with asepsis standards.
Anticipated surgeons' needs and maintained procedure sterility during operations by observing body language, movements and demeanors.
Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Set up equipment, tools and supplies needed for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons’ preference cards.
Used diagnostic equipment and monitored patients during procedures using specialized machines.
Adhered to OSHA protocols when sterilizing instruments, discarding medical supplies and disposing of waste.
Reviewed surgical requirements and prepped operating room with appropriate tools, equipment and instruments.
Used retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigating equipment to create unobstructed operating fields.
Collaborated with operating room staff to cultivate efficiency and prepare for scheduled and emergency procedures.
Nurse Extern
Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center
Pomona, CA
1998.06 - 2001.10
Prepared accurate medical documented, charts and reports in a timely manner under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
Monitored post-op vitals, , fluids, reviewed post-op orders and assimilated patients to the LDRP unit under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
Cared for patients recovering from Vaginal deliveries and Cesarean Section procedures and provided personalized daily assistance under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
Ensured quality patient care from admission to discharge through direct supervision of all nursing and ancillary staff.
Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
Education
Associate of Arts -
Mt. San Antonio College
Skills
Leadership
Critical Thinking Skills
Organizational Skills
Time Management Skills
Clinical Documentation
Aseptic and Sterilization techniques
Preparing for surgeries
Equipment set up and operation
Certification
License Vocational Nurse #197195
Basic Life Support Certification
Neonatal Resuscitation Certification
Timeline
Scrub Nurse
Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center
2002.01 - Current
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center
2001.10 - Current
Nurse Extern
Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center
1998.06 - 2001.10
Associate of Arts -
Mt. San Antonio College
License Vocational Nurse #197195
Basic Life Support Certification
Neonatal Resuscitation Certification
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