Lacey Erb
Crescent City,CA
Summary
Licensed Vocational Nurse with proven expertise in managing total nursing care and administering prescribed medications and treatments according to approved nursing techniques. Assists in the delivery of patient care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. Demonstrated competency in directing and guiding patient teaching and activities to promote individual treatment programs. Providing skilled care to diverse patient populations. Compassionate professional with great engagement skills. Prioritize tasks and maintain accurate documentation.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LVN Charge Nurse
Crescent City Skilled Nursing
2023.05 - Current
- Documented medications administered, treatments, and patient procedures performed in appropriate records according to privacy requirements.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with the doctor, and monitoring resident's orders.
- Interacted smoothly with patients and loved ones, updated on care plans and advocated for needs.
- 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.
- Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes, and treatment implementations.
- Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health, and organizational regulations.
- Cared for patients' wounds and changed dressings.
- Supervised patient admissions and discharges from hospital to home care, rehabilitative facility, or self-care.
- Worked with patients diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, congestive heart failure (CHF), cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), diabetes, or sepsis to assess needs and determine the best options for care.
- Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by the physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at the end of each shift.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Crescent City Skilled Nursing
2016.10 - 2020.01
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, and blood pressure.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Engaged in housekeeping tasks by replacing linens and cleaning and sanitizing patient rooms.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
Research Assistant
California Center Rural Policy
2013.06 - 2013.08
- Conduct statistical analysis of data sets and log experimental data
- Review online resources to gather information, check facts and edit research documents to ensure accuracy
- Created surveys and questionnaires to collect data for research projects.
- Reviewed documents and data to identify trends and patterns.
- Maintained up-to-date records of research activities and results for future reference.
Education
High School Diploma -
Del Norte High School
Crescent City, CAAssociate of Science - Liberal Arts And Sciences
College of The Redwoods
Crescent City, CA07.2023
Associate of Science - Nursing
College of The Redwoods
Crescent City, CA12.2019
High school diploma -
Castle Rock Charter School
01.2016
Skills
- Privacy and Confidentiality
- Medical Records Management
- Regulatory Compliance
- Staff Scheduling
- Patient Assessments
- Care Planning
- Team Collaboration
- Medication Administration
- Workflow Coordination
- Direct Patient Care
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Patient Education
- Wound Care
- Patient Charting
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- HIPAA Compliance
References
Twila Jolley, (707)-954-3959 Sandra Skroback (707)458-5212 Amy Rudisile, (707)-386-8828
Certification
- Certificate of Appreciation- 2013
- CNA- Certificate 2016-2021
- Licensed LVN - 2020
Timeline
LVN Charge Nurse
Crescent City Skilled Nursing
2023.05 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Crescent City Skilled Nursing
2016.10 - 2020.01
Research Assistant
California Center Rural Policy
2013.06 - 2013.08
High School Diploma -
Del Norte High School
Associate of Science - Liberal Arts And Sciences
College of The Redwoods
Associate of Science - Nursing
College of The Redwoods
High school diploma -
Castle Rock Charter School
- Certificate of Appreciation- 2013
- CNA- Certificate 2016-2021
- Licensed LVN - 2020
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