Kiara Rideout
Tracy,CA
Summary
Compassionate and motivated Licensed Vocational Nurse with hands-on psychiatric nursing experience and strong patient-centered care skills. Recently relocated to California with a multistate compact license; California LVN license currently in progress. Known for fostering team collaboration and adaptability to changing healthcare environments, ensuring seamless patient experiences and outcomes. Seeking opportunity to contribute to a dynamic healthcare team.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Psychiatric Licensed Vocational Nurse
Brentwood Hospital
02.2025 - 09.2025
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care outcomes.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols and infection control procedures.
- Administered medications accurately while monitoring effects, documenting responses, and reporting any changes in patient status.
- Maintained detailed EMR documentation following facility, state, and federal guidelines.
- Advocated for patients' needs effectively, working closely with healthcare providers to develop and implement appropriate care plans.
Medical Records Clerk
General Dynamics
01.2022 - 02.2024
- Managed patient medical records, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Processed incoming medical documents, organizing data for efficient retrieval and use by healthcare professionals.
- Coordinated with clinical staff to resolve discrepancies in patient records, enhancing data integrity and workflow efficiency.
- Utilized electronic health record (EHR) systems to input, update, and maintain patient information systematically.
Education
Associate of Science - Licensed Vocational Nursing
Bossier Parish Community College
Bossier City, LA12-2024
Associate of Science -
Bossier Parish Community College
Bossier City, LA05-2022
Skills
-Medication Administration (PO, IM, SQ)
-Psychiatric & Behavioral Health Nursing
-Crisis De-escalation (CPI)
-Vital Signs & Patient Monitoring
-Therapeutic Communication
-EMR Documentation
-Patient Safety & Observation
- Care Plan Support
-Infection Control Compliance
-Cultural Sensitivity & Trauma-Informed Care
Certification
Compact LPN/LVN License — Active
California LVN License — In Progress
BLS – American Heart Association
CPI – Crisis Prevention Intervention
Timeline
Psychiatric Licensed Vocational Nurse
Brentwood Hospital
02.2025 - 09.2025
Medical Records Clerk
General Dynamics
01.2022 - 02.2024
Associate of Science - Licensed Vocational Nursing
Bossier Parish Community College
Associate of Science -
Bossier Parish Community College