La Toya Dotch
Santa Monica,California
Summary
A compassionate, Licensed Vocational Nurse seeking a position where I can grow as nursing professional gaining new skills, and building upon my current knowledge. Maintaining the highest level of care for patients with my exceptional clinical, interpersonal and time management abilities. Helping people of all backgrounds with diverse healthcare needs. Top skills in communication, medication administration and wound care.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
LVN
Harborview Behavioral Health Center
Long Beach, CA
01.2020 - Current
- Assisted in calming patients using recognized best practice techniques with help from assistants and guards.
- Completed pre-admission screenings and physical and mental health assessments for psychiatric patients.
- Performed standard nursing duties such as drawing blood and physical well check examinations.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Administered medications and assessed side effects, successes and failures of new medications.
- Administered medications to patients and monitored response to medications.
- Assessed and evaluated mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to initiate, manage and modify individualized care plans.
- Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Sunrise Of Santa Monica
Santa Monica, CA
08.2018 - 11.2020
- Administer medications including topical and suppositories to 36 patients
- Insulin Injections
- Perform narcotic count
- Report changes in patients condition and behavior to doctors
- Take and chart vitals
- Performs emergency first aid
- Transcribes doctors medication orders
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders
- Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information
- Monitored infection control procedures to ensure facility-wide health and safety
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider
- Utilized computerized Resource Electronic Medication Administration Record (eMar) system
Medication Dispensing Nurse
Tarzana Treatment Centers
Tarzana, CA
11.2019 - 10.2020
- Measured and recorded patients' vital signs, including weight, height, blood pressure, pulse and respiration.
- Collected urine samples to test for substance use.
- Monitored inventory of medications, medical supplies and equipment to maintain adequate supply of products to meet needs of patients.
- Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
LVN
Veterans Home Of California
Santa Monica, CA
12.2018 - 09.2019
- Wound Dressing and Care
- G-Tube feedings and Care
- Glucose Checks and Insulin administration to 24 patients
- Medication administration
- Narcotic Count
- PVR ( Post Void residual scanner) for patient with urinary retention
- Utilized computerized Resource Electronic Health Record (EHR) system
Education
Certificate - Vocational Nursing
American Career College
Los Angeles, CA07.2018
High School Diploma -
Santa Monica High School
Santa Monica, CA06.2000
Skills
- Professional bedside manner
- Skilled in taking vital measurements
- Call pharmacy for prescribed medicine
- Maintain good rapport with patients
- Knowledge of infection control practices
- Insulin medication assistance
- Patient support and assistance
- Medication administration
Timeline
LVN
Harborview Behavioral Health Center
01.2020 - Current
Medication Dispensing Nurse
Tarzana Treatment Centers
11.2019 - 10.2020
LVN
Veterans Home Of California
12.2018 - 09.2019
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Sunrise Of Santa Monica
08.2018 - 11.2020
Certificate - Vocational Nursing
American Career College
High School Diploma -
Santa Monica High School