Liza Ray
Oakley,CA
Summary
Driven License Vocational Nurse from Generations Healthcare Walnut Creek, adept in medication administration and fostering patient relationships. Excelled in reducing medication errors and enhancing patient satisfaction through compassionate care. Demonstrated strong clinical judgment and adherence to HIPAA, contributing to improved care planning and patient safety.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
License Vocational Nurse
Generations Healthcare Walnut Creek
Walnut Creek, CA
2021.07 - Current
- Cooperate with other residents services when coordinating nursing services to ensure that the resident's total regimen of care is maintained.
- Periodically review the resident's written discharge plan. Participate in the updating of the resident's written discharge plan as required.
- Assist in planning the nursing services portion of the resident's discharge plan as necessary.
- Admit, transfer, and discharge residents as required.
- Complete injury/incident reports as necessary.
- Complete and file required recordkeeping forms/charts upon the resident's admission, transfer, and or discharge.
- Encourage attending physicians to review treatment plans, record and sign their orders, progress notes in accordance with established policies.
- Receive telephone orders from physician and record on the Physician's order form.
- Transcribe physician's orders to resident's charts, medication administration sheets, treatment/care plans as required.
- Charts nurse's notes in an informative and descriptive manner that reflects the care provided to the resident, as well as the resident's response to the care.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Prevented medication errors by meticulously reviewing physician orders and administering medications as prescribed.
- Perform routine charting duties as required and in accordance with established charting and documentation policies and procedures.
- Sign and date all entries made in the resident's medical record.
- Verify the identity of the resident before administering the medication/treatment.
- Order prescribe medications, supplies, and equipment as necessary, and in accordance with established policies.
- Notify the nurse supervisor of all drug discrepancies noted in the shift.
- Review medication administration record (MARs) for completeness of information, accuracy in the transcription of the physician;s order, and adherence to stop order policies.
- Dispose of drug and narcotics as required, and in accordance with established procedures.
- Assess and observe resident(s) on my unit for change in condition.
- Make daily rounds during my shift to ensure that nursing service personnel are performing their work assignments in accordance with acceptable nursing standards. Report problem area to the nurse supervisor
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Promoted patient safety through vigilant monitoring of vital signs and reporting any abnormalities to the appropriate healthcare provider promptly.
- Facilitated effective communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care during transitions between facilities or levels of care.
- Advocated for patients'' needs effectively, working closely with healthcare providers to develop and implement appropriate care plans.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Strengthened infection control measures by strictly following hand hygiene protocols and utilizing personal protective equipment when necessary.
- Fostered a positive work environment by collaborating with colleagues, sharing knowledge, and mentoring new nursing staff members.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
Education
Associate of Arts - Practical Nursing
Unitek College -Concord, CA
Concord, CA04.2021
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Geriatric Care
- HIPAA Compliance
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient Care
- Compassionate Care
- Clinical judgment
- Infection Control
- Patient Assessment
- Documentation accuracy
- Diabetes management
- Workflow Coordination
- Treatment plan implementation
- Care Plan Development
- Aseptic Techniques
- Vital signs
- Patient relationship building
- Caregiving skills
- Immunization Administration
- Wound Care
- Emergency Response
- Physical Assessment
- Clinical Documentation
- Transcribing orders
- Patient Management
- Chronic Disease Management
- Patient evaluations
- Care Planning
Certification
Director of Staff Development Certificate of Completion
Languages
English
Full Professional
Tagalog
Native or Bilingual
Additional Information
References:
Gisoon Kim, Former DON of Generations Healthcare Walnut Creek
Contact Information : 925-918-0602
Florence Hufana, Former DON of Generations Healthcare Walnut Creek
Contact Information : 510-520-1434
Human Resource Contact Information : 714-241-5600
Timeline
License Vocational Nurse
Generations Healthcare Walnut Creek
2021.07 - Current
Associate of Arts - Practical Nursing
Unitek College -Concord, CA
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