Lacey Davis
Crescent City,CA
Summary
LVN Charge Nurse
Professional nurse with 3 years of a strong background in patient care, medication administration, and emergency response. Brings focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Known for adaptability, reliability, and thorough clinical skills including wound care, patient assessments, and electronic health record management. Prepared to contribute effectively to any healthcare team.
Medical Surgical Nursing Fundamentals Sutter Coast Hospital, Spring 2024.
Labor and Delivery Nursing Sutter Coast Hospital, Spring 2024.
Psychiatric Nursing Sempervirens 24 hour Psychiatric Facility, Fall 2024.
Psychiatric Nursing Crestwood Behavioral Health Center, Fall 2024.
Medical Surgical Nursing Sutter Coast Hospital, Fall 2024 and Spring 2025.
Community Nursing Open Door Community Health Center, Spring, 2025.
Community Nursing Acute Rehab Center at Sutter Coast Hospital Spring, 2025.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
New Graduate
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
LVN Charge Nurse
Crescent City Skilled Nursing
05.2023 - Current
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments
- Educated patients to provide information on health promotion and disease prevention
- Provided wound assessments and dressings
- Diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times
- Administered medications and injections to patients
- Led and mentored newly licensed nurses and nursing students to develop professional expertise
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications
- Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records
- Assisted in coordinating transfers, discharges and admissions to establish smooth transition of patients
- Experienced in providing care to psychiatric patients
- Able to identify the signs and symptoms of sepsis, pneumonia, and UTI
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nursing
College of The Redwoods Del Norte
Crescent City, CA05-2025
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences
College of The Redwoods
Crescent City, CA07-2023
Associate of Science - Nursing
College of The Redwoods
Crescent City, CA12.2020
Skills
- Privacy and Confidentiality
Certification
- BLS Certified, 01/01/23
- Licensed LVN, Since 01/01/2021
- CNA, 01/01/16 - 01/01/21
Timeline
LVN Charge Nurse
Crescent City Skilled Nursing
05.2023 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
College of The Redwoods
Registered Nurse
New Graduate
Associate of Science - Registered Nursing
College of The Redwoods Del Norte
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences
College of The Redwoods
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