KEYONA C. BOLTON
Corona,CA
Summary
Dedicated Licensed Vocational Nurse delivering individualized care for residents and students with complex medical needs. Expertise in medication administration and patient monitoring, with a strong commitment to collaborating with families and educational staff to ensure safety and support effective care plans.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Vocational Nurse / School Nurse
Amergis Staffing
09.2024 - Current
- Delivered school health office and one-to-one nursing care for students with chronic conditions and specialized medical needs, ensuring tailored support for individual student health requirements.
- Administer prescribed medications and G-tube feedings in accordance with provider orders and individual student care plans.
- Monitor student health and respiratory status, recognize changes in condition, and communicate concerns promptly.
- Respond to student illnesses and injuries, provide first aid, and support a safe learning environment.
- Coordinated with parents, educators, and school health staff to enhance care plans and effectively communicate student health needs, fostering a collaborative approach to student wellness.
- Provide health education to students and staff and document nursing care and student responses.
- Various School Districts
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Corona Post Acute
Corona, CA
11.2023 - Current
- Deliver individualized nursing care to residents with complex medical needs in a skilled nursing and post-acute setting.
- Administer prescribed medications and treatments, evaluate patient responses, and ensure timely medication availability through proactive communication with the pharmacy.
- Monitor vital signs, pain levels, respiratory status, and changes in condition; promptly communicate concerns to the appropriate provider.
- Perform ordered wound care, G-tube care and feedings, and oxygen therapy while monitoring resident tolerance.
- Maintain accurate, timely documentation in PointClickCare, including treatments, resident responses, and provider communications.
- Support admissions, readmissions, and care transitions through monitoring, documentation, and communication with the care team.
- Coordinate dialysis-related care and transportation needs, providing essential updates during shift handoffs to enhance continuity of care.
- Implement fall precautions and monitoring protocols, clearly communicating resident care priorities to nursing assistants to ensure safety and quality of care.
Certified Nursing Assistant
California Post Acute Care
Lynwood, CA
01.2021 - 11.2023
- Supported residents in daily living activities, ensuring privacy, dignity, and personal preferences were prioritized.
- Repositioned residents and facilitated mobility, enhancing comfort and promoting skin protection.
- Measured and recorded intake and output, observed resident status, and promptly reported changes to licensed nursing staff.
- Addressed call lights and routine care needs, effectively communicating resident concerns to nursing team.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Downey Post Acute
Downey, CA
09.2018 - 11.2020
- Assisted residents with bathing, dressing, toileting, transfers, and ambulation, ensuring comfort and safety based on individual care needs.
- Measured and recorded vital signs and documented care activities to support accurate communication with nursing staff.
- Supported repositioning and fall prevention, monitored intake and output, and communicated changes in resident condition to nursing staff for timely intervention.
- Facilitated meal service while adhering to dietary restrictions, food allergies, and resident preferences, enhancing nutritional care.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Del Rio
Bell Gardens, CA
07.2018 - 09.2018
- Assisted with personal hygiene, grooming, and transfers, ensuring resident comfort and safety.
- Collected specimens and recorded resident height and weight to support accurate health assessments.
- Prepared and served meal trays, changed bed linens, and maintained clean patient care areas to promote a healthy and safe environment.
In-Home Caregiver
Home Health Aid Inc.
Corona, CA
03.2016 - 09.2018
- Provided individualized in-home support to clients with special needs, promoting comfort, dignity, and independence.
- Provided compassionate support and encouragement to clients and families, enhancing daily care experiences.
- Documented client health observations and progress, ensuring seamless continuity of care.
- Performed household tasks, fostering a clean, organized, and comfortable living environment for clients.
Education
Vocational Nursing Diploma -
American Career College
Anaheim, CA12-2022
Certified Nursing Assistant Training -
Technical College
Los Angeles, CA01-2018
Skills
- Medication administration
- G-tube care
- Wound care
- Oxygen therapy
- Vital signs assessment
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient monitoring
- Infection control
- Infection prevention practices
- Chronic condition management
- Direct patient care
- One-on-one nursing
- Pediatric care
- Care planning
- Care plans
- Care coordination
- Charting
- PointClickCare software
- Team collaboration
- Patient education materials
- Treatment outcome monitoring
- Urinary care techniques
- Urinary care techniques
- Vital signs monitoring
Personal Information
Title: LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE
Timeline
Licensed Vocational Nurse / School Nurse
Amergis Staffing
09.2024 - Current
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Corona Post Acute
11.2023 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
California Post Acute Care
01.2021 - 11.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Downey Post Acute
09.2018 - 11.2020
Certified Nursing Assistant
Del Rio
07.2018 - 09.2018
In-Home Caregiver
Home Health Aid Inc.
03.2016 - 09.2018
Vocational Nursing Diploma -
American Career College
Certified Nursing Assistant Training -
Technical College