Linda Kimbrough
West Hills,CA
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr LVN Supervisor
UCLA Health
07.2017 - Current
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
Wellness Nurse
University Village Of Thousand Oaks
08.2020 - 01.2023
- Discussed such topics as proper nutrition and lifestyle changes to help patients live healthier lives.
- Created individualized care plans for each patient based upon his or her health needs.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Administered medications as directed by healthcare providers and documented this information on patient charts.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
LVN
McKay Manor
02.2012 - 03.2017
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Reordered medication to maintain adequate supply.
- Documented medication administration into electronic medical records (EMR) to avoid duplication of medication dosages.
- Counted and recorded medication inventory routinely to maintain medication security and control.
- Reviewed medication orders for accuracy and completeness before administering medication.
- Unpacked, sorted, counted, and labeled all incoming medications to keep optimum inventory levels.
- Prepared medication doses accurately by following medication administration record (MAR) written by healthcare providers.
Education
LVN Certificate - Nursing
Brightwood College
Indianapolis, IN03.2011
Skills
- Caregiving Skills
- Intramuscular Injections
- Administrative Support
- Charting and Recording
- Behavioral Assessment
- Supporting Daily Living Needs
Timeline
Wellness Nurse
University Village Of Thousand Oaks
08.2020 - 01.2023
Sr LVN Supervisor
UCLA Health
07.2017 - Current
LVN
McKay Manor
02.2012 - 03.2017
LVN Certificate - Nursing
Brightwood College
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