Lauren Kinzel-Yogi
LVN
Carson,CA
Summary
Skilled Licensed Vocational Nurse offering 5+ years of experience in the field. Excellent communication, prioritization and multitasking abilities with sound judgment and compassionate nature. Experience in various care settings with proven outstanding clinical abilities and smooth bedside manner.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE II
KAISER PERMANENTE, URGENT CARE
10.2018 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians and multidisciplinary team to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Delivered high level of quality direct urgent patient care to diverse populations while triaging based on acuity and stabilizing patients to determine next course of action.
- Performed assistance to clinicians during procedures including abscess incision & drainage, lacerations, ingrown toenail removal, minor burn care, wound care
- Prepared and administered medications as ordered via oral and intramuscular injections, and monitored responses.
- Performed multiple levels of care independently including EKGs, wound care, splinting, ear lavage, vitals, urine tests, glucose finger stick tests, TB test placement & interpretation, immunizations, preparing labeled specimen collecting, processing or transports to laboratory for further action.
- Making appointments, documenting care provided, completing nurse visits teaching on-on-one patient care plans
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
CERTIFIED NURSE ASSISTANT
KAISER PERMANENTE
04.2018 - 10.2018
- Promptly answering call lights, alarms, & patient requests for assistance, while providing relief for patients' families and loved ones.
- Assesses vital signs, collects lab samples, provide pre- & post-operative care, mobility, eating percentages, daily I&Os, transports/assists patients in daily care, and documenting information accurately in electronic health record
- Performed sitter one-to-one duties as required, often with antagonistic, distressed, dying or suicidal patients, or with those at risk of falling.
NURSE ASSISTANT/CAREGIVER
ANCHOR HEALTH SUPPORT
04.2016 - 04.2018
- Helping patients live full, independent and dignified lives within the comfort of their own home
- Personal care activities to include feeding, dressing, bathing, hygiene, toileting, and medication reminders
- Companion care including mail organization, appointment calendar management, light housekeeping, laundry, meal preparation, grocery shopping, errands, prescription pickup, and transport to medical appointments
- Focused care: Alzheimer's/Dementia monitoring, hospice, elderly and disabled
- Provided 12 hour and overnight care in Long Beach and Orange County area.
Education
LVN LICENSE
LYNWOOD COMMUNITY ADULT SCHOOL
2017
CNA CERTIFICATE - undefined
TRINITY SCHOOL OF HEALTH & ALLIED SCIENCES
2016
DIPLOMA - undefined
NORTH TORRANCE HIGH SCHOOL
2005
Skills
- Patient Assessments
- Urgent Care
- Patient Triaging
- Care Planning
- Documenting Vital Signs
- Direct Patient Care
- Medication Distribution
- Wound Care
- Assisting Physicians
- Healthcare Platforms
- Workflow Coordination
- Performing EKGs
Certification
- BLS Certified
- Experience utilizing several health care computer systems including Epic, healthconnect, Eclinicalworks 10, QuadraMed QCPR
- Received the prestigious Silver Award; Leadership and Community Service for over 12+ years in Girl Scouting
Timeline
LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE II
KAISER PERMANENTE, URGENT CARE
10.2018 - Current
CERTIFIED NURSE ASSISTANT
KAISER PERMANENTE
04.2018 - 10.2018
NURSE ASSISTANT/CAREGIVER
ANCHOR HEALTH SUPPORT
04.2016 - 04.2018
LVN LICENSE
LYNWOOD COMMUNITY ADULT SCHOOL
CNA CERTIFICATE - undefined
TRINITY SCHOOL OF HEALTH & ALLIED SCIENCES
DIPLOMA - undefined
NORTH TORRANCE HIGH SCHOOL
- BLS Certified
- Experience utilizing several health care computer systems including Epic, healthconnect, Eclinicalworks 10, QuadraMed QCPR
- Received the prestigious Silver Award; Leadership and Community Service for over 12+ years in Girl Scouting
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