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Lilian Duruji

Carson,CA

Summary

As an LVN I focused on compassion and meeting needs of patients in home health, hospice, residential and private duty settings. Demonstrated knowledge of care, current clinical practice and treatments and Proudly possesses current, unencumbered, active license to practice as LVN in California with years of hospice nursing experience. [State]-Licensed Vocational Nurse with proven expertise in managing total nursing care and administering prescribed medications and treatments according to approved nursing techniques. Assists in delivery of patient care through nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. Demonstrated competency directing and guiding patient teaching and activities to promote individual treatment programs.

Overview

15
years of professional experience

Work History

Kaiser Permanente
Whittier, CA

Licensed Vocational Nurse
01.2021 - Current

Job overview

  • Primary duties:

    • Administering COVID-19 vaccines
    • Preparation of COVID-19 vaccines. Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded them in electronic medical records.
  • Conduct COVID test (PCR and/or Serology) • Participate in COVID-Task force meetings and training • Set up, upand breakdown equipment for events, sample collection handling, and repack equipment at the end of t event. • Able to label, collect, and process patient specimens to ensure accurate test results
  • • Tracking and logging vaccination details into an electronic database.
  • Closing care gaps .We administered needed immunizations.
  • Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to the supervisor.
  • Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
  • Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
  • Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
  • Closing caregaps .Administered needed immunizations.
  • Collaborated with an interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout the care process.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.

Providence Health & Services
City of Los Angeles, CA

Hospice LVN
03.2015 - 06.2021

Job overview

  • Administer medications and treatments as ordered by the physician. Participation in the interdisciplinary team meeting to include exchange of information, review of problems and sharing of professional support. Identify and address comfort care needs. Support, instruct and educate the patient, family and caregiver. Maintain the dignity of the dying patient. Provide holistic, family-centered care across treatment. Implement care to achieve outcomes of comfortable and safe dying, self-determined life closure and effective grieving for patient and family. Coordinate patient and family services as directed by the plan of care. Support the patient's and family unique spiritual and cultural beliefs .Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
  • 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.
  • Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding and other daily living activities.
  • Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
  • focus on the care, comfort, and quality of life of a patient with terminal illness.
  • Assist families cope with emotional matters and support the patient and family by educating them on what they might expect . addressing their questions and concerns honestly .

Oxford Home Health
Long Beach, CA

Home Health Nurse
02.2018 - 01.2021

Job overview

Provides nursing care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and according to the plan of care derived from the physician's order and Rn assessment.

Provides basic patient care or treatment, such as taking vital signs, temperatures or blood pressures, wound care, Tracheostomy care, gastrostomy feeding, care, and enemas. Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.

  • Worked with the multi-disciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
  • Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
  • help with gt tube feeding, gt tube, and Trach care.
  • Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising Rn.
  • Introduced changes to patient care plans based on regular evaluations and patient changes.
  • Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
  • Collaborated with vendors to procure medical equipment, supplies, and services.

American All Care Services
Los Angeles, CA

Hospice Nurse
04.2015 - 01.2021

Job overview

  • Administer medications and treatments as ordered by the physician. Participation in the interdisciplinary team meeting to include exchange of information, review of problems and sharing of professional support. Identify and address comfort care needs. Support, instruct and educate the patient, family and caregiver. Maintain the dignity of the dying patient. Provide holistic, family-centered care across treatment. Implement care to achieve outcomes of comfortable and safe dying, self-determined life closure and effective grieving for patient and family. Coordinate patient and family services as directed by the plan of care. Support the patient's and family unique spiritual and cultural beliefs .Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
  • 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.
  • Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding and other daily living activities.
  • Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
  • focus on the care, comfort, and quality of life of a patient with terminal illness.
  • Assist families cope with emotional matters and support the patient and family by educating them on what they might expect . addressing their questions and concerns honestly .Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • focus on the care, comfort, and quality of life of a patient with a terminal illness.
  • Assist families cope with emotional matters and support the patient and family by educating them on what they might expect . addressing their questions and concerns honestly .

Isocare Medical Extenders Services
Hawthorne

Licensed Vocational Nurse
05.2008 - 09.2015

Job overview

  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
  • Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising RN.
  • 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.
  • Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
  • Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding and other daily living activities.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
  • Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Managed appointment calendar for scans, lab tests, and evaluations.
  • Collaborated with Rn to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.

Vitas Innovative Hospice Care
Torrance, CA

Licensed Vocational Nurse
05.2010 - 04.2015

Job overview

  • Administer medications and treatments as ordered by the physician. Participation in the interdisciplinary team meeting to include exchange of information, review of problems and sharing of professional support. Identify and address comfort care needs. Support, instruct and educate the patient, family and caregiver. Maintain the dignity of the dying patient. Provide holistic, family-centered care across treatment. Implement care to achieve outcomes of comfortable and safe dying, self-determined life closure and effective grieving for patient and family. Coordinate patient and family services as directed by the plan of care. Support the patient's and family unique spiritual and cultural beliefs .Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
  • 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.
  • Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding and other daily living activities.
  • Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
  • focus on the care, comfort, and quality of life of a patient with terminal illness.
  • Assist families cope with emotional matters and support the patient and family by educating them on what they might expect . addressing their questions and concerns honestly .

Harbor Care Centre
Torrance, CA

Certified Nurse Assistant
06.2007 - 08.2009

Job overview

  • Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
  • Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
  • Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
  • Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
  • Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
  • Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.

Education

International College of Health Sciences
Boynton Beach, FL

Associate of Science from Nursing
02.2022

Preferred College of Nursing
Los Angeles, CA

Diploma from Licensed Vocational Nurse
2007

Salvation Army
City Of Los Angeles, CA

Diploma from Certified Nurse Assistance
06.2005

Skills

  • Medication Side Effect Knowledge
  • Intramuscular Injections
  • Pressure Wound Treatment
  • Collecting Vitals
  • Patient Data Gathering
  • Tracheotomy Tubes
  • Tracheostomy Care
  • Conditions Reporting
  • Wound Dressing
  • Recording Vital Signs
  • Equipment Assembly
  • Oral Conditions
  • Needs Assessment
  • Alcohol Rubs
  • Immunization Administration
  • Patient Positioning and Transporting
  • Call Answering and Assistance
  • Patient Health Information Access
  • Seizure Precautions
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Work Planning and Coordination
  • Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
  • Gastrostomy Tube Care
  • Tracking Symptoms
  • Family Medicine
  • Sterile Procedures and Techniques
  • Activity Scheduling
  • Sanitation and Sterilization
  • Proper Staffing
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Patient and Caregiver Education
  • Training Junior Team Members
  • Pulse Oximetry Tracking
  • Mobility Devices
  • Sample Collection
  • Interdisciplinary Care
  • Supporting Daily Living Needs
  • Specimen Results Interpretation
  • Catheter Monitoring
  • Patient Rights
  • Hygiene Support
  • Pediatric Nursing
  • Physician Support
  • Treatment Room Preparation
  • Assessing Residents
  • Patient Charting and Reporting
  • Active Learning
  • Patient Care and Monitoring
  • HIPAA and Confidentiality Compliance
  • Medical Paperwork Processing
  • Feeding Pumps
  • Personal Care Support
  • Gastric Feeding Tubes
  • Nursing Assistance
  • Nursing Intervention Evaluations

Certification

Registered Nurse - 2022

Licensed vocational Nurse- 2007

certified Nurse assistance- 2006

Basic Life Support- Current

Timeline

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Kaiser Permanente
01.2021 - Current

Home Health Nurse

Oxford Home Health
02.2018 - 01.2021

Hospice Nurse

American All Care Services
04.2015 - 01.2021

Hospice LVN

Providence Health & Services
03.2015 - 06.2021

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Vitas Innovative Hospice Care
05.2010 - 04.2015

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Isocare Medical Extenders Services
05.2008 - 09.2015

Certified Nurse Assistant

Harbor Care Centre
06.2007 - 08.2009

International College of Health Sciences

Associate of Science from Nursing

Preferred College of Nursing

Diploma from Licensed Vocational Nurse

Salvation Army

Diploma from Certified Nurse Assistance
Lilian Duruji