La Kecia Allen
Moreno Valley,US
Summary
Enthusiastic LVN with a track record of collaborating with MDs and RNs in a clinical, long term and acute setting with the dedication to learn, grown and provide excellent care to patients and their families of all backgrounds.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LVN
Riverside University Health System Medical Center
11.2021 - 03.2023
- Recorded patient information along with vital signs and input them into EMR
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Assisted Orthopedic surgeons in procedures while in a clinical setting
- Prepared patients for surgery, educating patients and family members on surgical procedures.
- Aided diagnoses by collecting blood, urine, and sputum samples from patients for testing in the lab
- Kept track of patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions, as well as communicating any concerns to my supervisor.
LVN Charge Nurse
Community Care & Rehabilitation Center
09.2020 - 11.2021
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Conducted an initial client assessment and analysis to begin the research process
- Administered oral medications, intramuscular injections, as well as G-tubes and trach care
- Interacted smoothly with patients and loved ones, updated on care plans and advocated for needs.
- Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to implement effective treatment plans for a variety of acute and chronic illnesses
- Walked around the assigned floor, measuring and recording the fluid and food levels of the patients and putting in place measures to promote healthy intake and output as needed
- Sterilized equipment and reusable supplies to keep patients and healthcare team members safe from infection
- Aided diagnoses by collecting blood, urine, and sputum samples from patients for testing in the lab.
LVN Charge Nurse
LVN, Ivy's Medical Center
11.2013 - 02.2020
- Managed 5 or more staff including scheduling and/or floor duties while training new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Developed and maintained close relationships with patients and families to facilitate smooth communications, provide encouragement and build trust.
- Collaborated with MDs, RNs and PA to incorporate the best plan for patient
- Collected patient data such as blood, urine and vital signs
- Was able to effectively respond to customer requests via phone and email, as well as answer questions and inquiries
- Sterilized equipment and reusable supplies to keep patients and healthcare team members safe from infection
Education
VOCATIONAL NURSING - Nursing
Summit College
Colton, CA06.2012
High School Diploma -
Canyon Springs High School
Moreno Valley, CA06.2008
Skills
- Documentation
- Intravenous Therapy and Blood Withdrawal Certification
- Counting Narcotics
- Medical Office Administration
- Charting and Recording
Certification
- INTRAVENOUS THERAPY AND BLOOD WITHDRAWAL CERTIFIED
- AHA BLS
Timeline
LVN
Riverside University Health System Medical Center
11.2021 - 03.2023
LVN Charge Nurse
Community Care & Rehabilitation Center
09.2020 - 11.2021
LVN Charge Nurse
LVN, Ivy's Medical Center
11.2013 - 02.2020
VOCATIONAL NURSING - Nursing
Summit College
High School Diploma -
Canyon Springs High School
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