Compassionate LVN eager to bring 13+ years of experience in diverse healthcare settings to a team with focus on quality patient care. Committed to continued growth, maintaining integrity, outstanding work ethic, and applying experience in different capacities and specialties.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LVN Charge Nurse
Pioneer House
Sacramento, CA
09.2023 - Current
Prepared patients for examinations, tests or treatments and explained procedures.
Answered patients' calls to determine how to assist.
Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
Assembled and used catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers.
Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to up to 35 patients per day.
Worked with social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures.
LVN Charge Nurse
College Oak Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Sacramento, CA
08.2022 - 09.2023
Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
Sterilized equipment and supplies using germicides and autoclaves to protect patients and staff from infection.
Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
Educated patients on wound and disease self-management techniques.
Observed and reported changes in condition of patients and signs and symptoms of deviations from normal health status.
Administered medications in accordance with policies and legal limitations.
Educated patients on conditions, medications and self-care skills.
Delivered emotional, psychological and spiritual support to patients and families to promote compassionate environment.
Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.