Lori Watson
Twain Harte,CA
Summary
Dynamic Licensed Vocational Nurse with extensive experience at Kaiser Permanente, excelling in compassionate care and clinical judgment. Proven track record in immunization administration and chronic disease management, ensuring patient safety and adherence to healthcare regulations. Committed to delivering exceptional patient outcomes through effective communication and meticulous medical documentation.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Dispensing Nurse
Pinnacle Treatment Center
10.2022 - Current
- dispensing methadone and buprenorphine to patients enrolled in substance use disorder clinic
- educate patients regarding treatment options and program policies
- assess medication effectiveness and identify adverse reactions, communicating concerns or necessary changes to physician
- enter medication orders into EMR with accuracy and punctuality.
- Oversee supply and storage of methadone and buprenorphine in alignment with California state and DEA policies and regulations.
- maintain equipment utilized for medication administration in clinic
- collaborate with healthcare team members to strategize, implement, and enhance treatment plans.
- tracked patient responses after medication administration and communicated concerns to physician promptly.
- swiftly resolved situations impacting safety and security by implementing crisis prevention strategies to mitigate and de-escalate incidents.
Safety Nurse, Licensed Vocational Nurse
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
03.2017 - 10.2022
- primary responder for medical emergencies on site
- directed medication administration via oral, intramuscular injection, respiratory treatments, and topical applications.
- exhibited composure during high-stress critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and effective real-time problem-solving.
- performed routine wound care and dressing changes following established schedule.
- educated patients on wound management discharge plan objectives, safe medication practices, and disease management strategies.
- Delivered exceptional care and support for individuals recovering from acute incidents and managing chronic conditions.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Sequoia Home Health
03.2017 - 03.2018
- Home health nurse conducting visits in rural Sierra foothills
- Partnered with multidisciplinary team to develop effective treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Record vital signs and completed procedures accurately while ensuring effectiveness and alert registered nurse or physician as necessary if indicated.
- Gathered lab specimens and evaluated in-home blood glucose levels during testing as requested and delivered to lab.
- Utilized aseptic techniques to ensure sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare and social service providers to address patient needs via targeted intervention and care planning.
- Resolved patient questions by delivering proficient clinical and personal support through education.
- Provide compassionate care to patients and families.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse or physician.
- Performed comprehensive evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences while documenting findings and collaborating with supervising nurse and physician.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
09.2013 - 10.2016
- Nursing duties in an outpatient clinic environment within specialty departments including orthopedics, neurology, urology, podiatry, ENT, gastroenterology, pain management, and minor surgery.
- Supported physicians during outpatient procedures by adhering to established protocols for cystoscopy, vasectomies, dermatology, and various other minor surgeries in outpatient settings.
- Direct and educate patients regarding procedures and postoperative care.
- Monitor vital signs and relay any abnormal findings to physician.
- Prepared patients for procedures ensuring comfort and readiness
- Wound care utilizing aseptic and sterile techniques
- Proper cleaning and sterilization of surgical instruments adhering to strict guidelines and policies
- Documentation of vital signs, procedures,
- and results accurately in timely manner
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Hale Ho'ola Hamakua
08.2012 - 09.2013
- nursing duties within acute and chronic care environments under registered nurse oversight
- management of oral intramuscular and subcutaneous injections alongside intravenous therapy adhering to established protocols and procedures
- monitoring vital signs and issuing alerts to changes as needed
- g-tube feeding oversight and medication administration
- wound care utilizing aseptic techniques and sterile practices
- coordinate admissions transfers and patient discharges
- on-site glucose testing, urinalysis, and additional in-house laboratory assessments
- documenting all pertinent patient care details within EMR efficiently and accurately
Licensed Practical Nurse
Hamakua Health Center
08.2011 - 08.2012
- outpatient center with nursing duties in family practice environment.
- assess patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure while precisely recording results in electronic medical records.
- administer medication orally, topically, and through intramuscular and subcutaneous injections according to physician orders
- management of routine pediatric and adult immunizations
- conduct and assessed in-house lab tests including blood glucose monitoring and urinalysis pregnancy test.
- delivered wound care treatments and coordinated procedural activities.
- educate patients and caregivers about medical diagnoses and treatment strategies for chronic disease self-management and wound care.
- instrument sanitation and sterilization utilizing autoclave
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
12.2004 - 07.2011
- nursing duties managing outpatient care in infectious disease under physician guidance
- float nurse to urgent care department on regular basis
- Executed comprehensive wound treatment utilizing diverse techniques to enhance healing of complex wounds.
- adult and pediatric travel vaccine delivery and routine immunization following ACIP guidelines.
- medication administration through oral, topical, and injectable routes including intravenous therapy per physician orders and policies
- respiratory treatments including oxygen therapy, nebulizer usage, and medication delivery via nebulizer
- Assess vital signs and report abnormal findings to supervising nurse or physician.
- Educate patients about the disease process and treatments.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital Wound Care Center
02.1999 - 03.2010
- licensed vocational nurse in acute care setting within med/surg unit full-time for three years and shifted to per diem part-time while employed at kaiser permanente
- all responsibilities related to inpatient medical and surgical care within vocational nurse scope
- monitoring vital signs and lab results and reporting changes to registered nurse and physician as necessary
- intravenous therapy encompassing blood products and medications within nursing practice scope
- administering medications orally, via injections, and opioids while continuously monitoring effectiveness and adjustment needs
- Assist with admissions, transfer of care and the discharge of patients
- Educate patients about the disease process and treatments prescribed by the physician
- Offer compassionate care of the patient and their families
Education
Certificate - Vocational Nurse
North Valley Occupational Center
Mission Hills, CA05-1985
Skills
Clinical judgment
Compassionate care
Immunization administration
Intravenous therapy
Vital signs monitoring
Medical documentation
Patient confidentiality
Continuing education
Home health care
Geriatric care
Chronic disease management
Medication administration and storage
Disease prevention
Medication error prevention
Timeline
Dispensing Nurse
Pinnacle Treatment Center
10.2022 - Current
Safety Nurse, Licensed Vocational Nurse
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
03.2017 - 10.2022
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Sequoia Home Health
03.2017 - 03.2018
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
09.2013 - 10.2016
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Hale Ho'ola Hamakua
08.2012 - 09.2013
Licensed Practical Nurse
Hamakua Health Center
08.2011 - 08.2012
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
12.2004 - 07.2011
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital Wound Care Center
02.1999 - 03.2010
Certificate - Vocational Nurse
North Valley Occupational Center