Keol Lalchandani
MODESTO,California
Summary
Dynamic Licensed Vocational Nurse with proven expertise in medication administration and patient education at Fairmont Hospital. Skilled in wound care and infection control, I excel in delivering compassionate support while effectively monitoring vital signs. Committed to enhancing patient outcomes through collaborative care and proactive communication, ensuring safety and quality in every interaction.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Vocational Nurse
fairmont hosppital
San Leandro, California
04.2020 - Current
- Administered prescribed medications under the direction of a physician or RN.
- Implemented infection control measures per facility policy.
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques after discharge from hospital or clinic.
- Provided emotional support for patients and families during difficult times.
- Assisted with patient transfer activities utilizing appropriate equipment and safety measures.
- Collected specimens for laboratory analysis; prepared specimens for transport to lab.
- Prepared patient rooms for examination, including stocking supplies and ensuring cleanliness.
- Utilized medical instruments safely and effectively while providing direct care to patients.
- Coordinated care provided by other healthcare professionals involved in patient's care plan.
- Performed basic medical procedures such as catheterization, EKGs and phlebotomy according to established protocols.
- Performed laboratory tests such as urinalysis, glucose testing and hemoglobin and hematocrit levels.
- Maintained accurate patient records documenting treatments, medications administered and other pertinent information.
- Developed individualized plans of care based upon assessment findings.
- Assisted with the administration of injections and IV fluids to patients.
- Provided wound care, including dressing changes and administering intravenous medications.
- Observed changes in patient conditions and reported any unusual findings to supervising physician or registered nurse.
- Participated in continuing education programs to maintain licensure requirements.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate and respiration rate.
- Adhered to all applicable laws regarding confidentiality of protected health information.
- Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues, and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds, and managed catheters.
- Assisted with patients' nutritional needs by setting up self-feeding assistance or directly feeding individuals with severely limited mobility.
- Kept EHR updated with patients' vital statistics, tracking metrics and observations about behaviors or responses.
- Evaluated patient care procedural changes for effectiveness and made necessary adjustments.
- Inserted, cared for and removed patients' catheters and monitored fluid output.
- Worked with registered nurses to deliver comprehensive, high-quality care to patients.
- Cared for patients' acute and chronic wounds by changing dressings and applying medicated compounds.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Managed patients' hygiene with comprehensive care for toileting, bathing and grooming needs.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain, and optimize patient outcomes.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
- Sterilized medical equipment and supplies with germicides, sterilizers and autoclaves.
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care outcomes.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Applied interventions to progress patients toward wellness and address maintenance of wellness.
- Managed patient records, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Promoted culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting documentation and prevention.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
- Facilitated communication between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals.
- Performed triage to maximum team productivity and effectiveness.
- Counseled clients, patients and families and provided emotional and psychosocial support.
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to patients.
- Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
- Collected blood, urine or sputum from patients to perform routine laboratory tests.
- 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.
- Prepared or examined food trays for conformance to prescribed diet.
- Measured and recorded patient height, weight and other vital signs.
- Assembled and used catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers.
- Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
- Answered patients' calls to determine how to assist.
- Collected biological samples from patients and performed routine lab tests to support diagnosis.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
- Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
Education
Nursing
Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts
Modesto, CA04-2011
Skills
- Medication administration
- Patient assessment
- Wound care
- Infection control
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient education
Languages
Fiji
Professional
Certification
- vocational license nurse , license # 724333
Affiliations
- Volunteer at Red Cross since 2018 , blood transporter to different to assigned hospitals .
Timeline
Licensed Vocational Nurse
fairmont hosppital
04.2020 - Current
Nursing
Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts
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