California-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. Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Joan Williams
06.2020 - Current
Responded to patient requests with appropriate personal assistance.
Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for chronic conditions.
Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to primary care provider.
Helped geriatric patient with bathing, dressing, feeding and other daily living activities.
Delivered oral medications to resolve patient symptoms.
Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
Collaborated with primary physician of client on evaluation of care plan outcomes, implementing or adjusting interventions accordingly.
Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
Private Duty Care Giver
In Home Supportive Services
05.2016 - 01.2022
Analyzed and interpreted patients' histories, symptoms, physical findings and diagnostic information to develop appropriate diagnosis.
Provided educational support to clients to inform them of procedures.
Explained course of care and medications, including side effects to clients in easy-to-understand terms.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Participated in education activities, including evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
Demonstrated ability to advocate for and strive to protect health, safety, and rights of clients.
Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
Equipped clients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Educated clients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
Loss Mitigation/ Foreclosure Specialist
Mortgage Out Reach Services
06.2012 - 09.2021
Maintained detailed records of all correspondence, documentation, and actions taken during the course of each foreclosure case.
Served as a liaison between clients, attorneys, court officials, and other stakeholders throughout the foreclosure process.
Contributed to departmental goals by consistently meeting or exceeding performance targets for case closures and client satisfaction ratings.
Streamlined foreclosure processes by implementing new software tools for tracking and monitoring case progress.
Analyzed foreclosure sale bids, judgments, reinstatements and payoffs.
Prepared all notices of default as per terms of deed of trust on mortgage.
Managed a high volume of complex cases simultaneously while maintaining exceptional levels of organization and attention to detail.
Education
LVN - Nursing Proficiency (LPN/LVN)
American Career College
Ontario, CA
11.2023
Medical Assistant Certification - Medical Assisting
United Education Institute
Huntington Park, CA
10.2000
Skills
Patient Care
Medication Administration
HIPAA Compliance
Dementia Knowledge
Patient Bathing
Bathing
Medical Records Management
Infection Control
Patient Information Collection
Written Communication
Conflict resolution
Good telephone etiquette
Cultural awareness
Excellent work ethic
Computer proficiency
Self-motivated professional
Responsible
Relationship-Building
Compassion
Verbal and written communication
Critical thinking
Multitasking abilities
Timeline
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Joan Williams
06.2020 - Current
Private Duty Care Giver
In Home Supportive Services
05.2016 - 01.2022
Loss Mitigation/ Foreclosure Specialist
Mortgage Out Reach Services
06.2012 - 09.2021
LVN - Nursing Proficiency (LPN/LVN)
American Career College
Medical Assistant Certification - Medical Assisting