Kedist Dias-Hinds
Murrieta,CA
Summary
As a healthcare professional, I specialize in conducting comprehensive client assessments and implementing proven safety protocols in mental health environments. My strengths include building therapeutic rapport while efficiently documenting clinical information, administering medications according to best practices, and collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive client care during crisis situations. I am committed to providing compassionate support that aligns with Rehabilitation and Recovery principles while maintaining strict compliance with all regulatory standards.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
License Vocational Nurse
Menifee School District
Menifee, CA
07.2019 - Current
- Perform specialized health care procedures in accordance with established standards of practice, including catheterization, gastrostomy tube feedings, ostomy care, tracheostomy care, suctioning, respiratory inhaler use, nebulizer treatments, monitoring insulin dosages and blood sugar levels; administer chest percussion, oxygen administration, and vital sign monitoring.
- Provides a variety of minor health care procedures and personal hygiene services such as bandaging, taking temperatures, blood pressure readings, cleaning catheters, changing ostomy/colostomy bags, toileting, diapering, changing soiled clothing, cleaning and grooming; assists students in walking; and assists students with feeding activities
- Assists assigned students with medications and treatments according to physician orders, Individual Specialized Health Plan (IHSP)
- Assists in physically positioning, transferring, and/or lifting students as required; lifts, turns, and moves students from place to place
- Document procedures, medications, and changes regarding the student’s condition.
- Maintains various manual and electronic documents, files, and records (e.g., student health information, student care plans, medication logs and information, emergency cards, emergency health care plans
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Turning Point Crisis Center
Oceanside, USA
10.2019 - 12.2022
- Performed comprehensive client intake assessments, gathering essential health information, documenting presenting concerns, and establishing rapport to create individualized care plans that address immediate needs while setting the foundation for successful treatment outcomes.
- Plans and implements nursing care for crisis center clients in accordance with physician orders, policies, and procedures of the facility.
- Conducting comprehensive screenings and assessments (within the scope of practice), providing client education, managing crisis intervention, and delivering medication services.
- Adhere to the safe practice of medication administration, in compliance with medication policies.
- Monitors clients with acute self-harm risks through the implementation of evidence-based safety protocols, including regular observation checks, thorough documentation of concerning behaviors, ongoing risk assessment, and prompt collaboration with the clinical team to adjust safety plans and interventions based on changing client needs
- Maintain accurate records, communicate, and collaborate with the team members regarding potential issues.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Inglis House
Philadelphia, USA
01.2016 - 07.2018
- Chronic patient care in the LTC unit, adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from medication to wound care to monitoring for 20-49 patients per shift
- Recognize, evaluate, acute physiological and behavioral changes in chronically ill patients and seek appropriate measures of care
- Assisted RN's with nursing care plans by updating nursing assessment, interventions, and evaluation
- Perform administrative duties that facilitate admission, transfer, or discharge of patients
- Manage patients' pain relief and sedation by providing pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions, monitoring patients' responses
- Performed sterile procedure including catheterization, wound dressing changes, tracheostomy care
- Administered oral, IV, Subcutaneous, IM medications as ordered
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Human Development
Cal State East Bay
San Francisco, CA05-2026
Associate of Science - Scienece
Mt. San Jacinto College
Menifee04-2023
Cam Tech School of Nursing & Technological Sciences
Newport, DE06-2014
Skills
- Mental health support
- Patient intake
- Wound dressing
- Caregiving skills
- In-home care
- Diabetes management
- Empathetic and compassionate
- Time management
- Ostomy care
- Rehabilitation support
- Patient education
- First aid and CPR
- Medication administration
- Organizational skills
- Preventive care
- Charting and recording
- Wound care
Certification
- Licensed Practical Nurse, VN696069, California, 11/30/2027
- Basic Life Support (BLS), 10/27
Timeline
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Turning Point Crisis Center
10.2019 - 12.2022
License Vocational Nurse
Menifee School District
07.2019 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Inglis House
01.2016 - 07.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Human Development
Cal State East Bay
Associate of Science - Scienece
Mt. San Jacinto College
Cam Tech School of Nursing & Technological Sciences