Kira Sperry
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Hesperia,Ca
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Hesperia Unified School District
09.2014 - Current
- Assessed student health and identified potential health concerns to provide appropriate care.
- Administered medication to students as prescribed by physicians to provide necessary treatment and manage health conditions.
- Served as liaison between families, school personnel, and other healthcare providers on behalf of students.
- Educated students on various health topics to promote overall health and wellbeing.
- Provided support to students with special needs and disabilities to deliver appropriate care and meet educational needs.
- Implemented emergency protocols in medical emergencies to promote safety for students and staff.
- Oversaw health services for school of 2000 students and faculty.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Sterling Inn Assisted Living Community
11.2011 - 09.2014
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in medical records.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Administered controlled narcotics, and performed catheterizations.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Documented medications administered, treatments, and patient procedures performed in appropriate records according to privacy requirements.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Interacted smoothly with patients and loved ones, updated on care plans and advocated for needs.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
Education
Certificate - Vocational Nursing
Four D College
Victorville, CACertificate - Medical Assistant
Concorde Career College
San Bernardino, CAHigh School Diploma -
Valley View High School
Ontario, CA 09.1993 - 06.1995
Skills
- Treatment plan implementation
- Patient Care
- Diabetes management
- Clinical judgment
- Geriatric Care
- HIPAA Compliance
- Infection Control
- Medication Dispensing
- Breathing Treatments
- Immunization Administration
- EMR / EHR
Timeline
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Hesperia Unified School District
09.2014 - Current
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Sterling Inn Assisted Living Community
11.2011 - 09.2014
High School Diploma -
Valley View High School
09.1993 - 06.1995
Certificate - Vocational Nursing
Four D College
Certificate - Medical Assistant
Concorde Career College
Summary
California-Licensed Vocational Nurse with proven expertise in managing total nursing care and administering prescribed medications and treatments according to approved nursing techniques. Assists in delivery of patient care through nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. Demonstrated competency directing and guiding patient teaching and activities to promote individual treatment programs. Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
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