Lyssa Banes
Lake Elsinore,CA
Summary
Organized, Detail-oriented, compassionate, caring LVN with extensive experience in pediatric care of medically-fragile children. VN 226582
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
LVN Pediatric Home Health Nurse
Maxim Healthcare
Laguna Hills, CA
02.2015 - 05.2015
- Enhanced patient care by providing compassionate and individualized attention, leading to improved health outcomes.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times, fostering trust and rapport with those under my care.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
LVN Charge Nurse
Walnut Manor Care Center
Anaheim, CA
09.2009 - 10.2010
- Improved patient care by implementing an efficient patient monitoring system and coordinating with interdisciplinary teams.
- Enhanced team communication by conducting regular staff meetings, addressing concerns, and promoting open dialogue.
- Supervised CNA's to ensure implementation of plan of care.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by actively listening to patients'' needs, providing compassionate care, and addressing concerns promptly.
LVN Pediatric Home Health Nurse
Premier Healthcare
Orange, CA
03.2010 - 09.2010
- Administered medications accurately and in a timely manner, ensuring proper treatment for various conditions.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patients regularly, swiftly identifying any changes in condition and addressing concerns promptly.
- Educated patients and their families on disease management, medication administration, and at-home care techniques.
- Experienced in the care of medically fragile children with emphasis on gastrostomy tubes and tracheostomies.
LVN Field Nurse
Amedisys Home Health
Lake Forest, CA
05.2008 - 05.2009
- Provided high-quality wound care, reducing the risk of infection and promoting timely healing.
- Streamlined documentation processes by maintaining accurate medical records through electronic charting systems.
- Performed various treatments in a home setting for patients in the Orange County area.
Pediatric Home Health LVN
Mobile Nursing
Los Angeles CA
08.2007 - 05.2008
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and personalized care.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by closely monitoring patients' progress and adjusting care plans as needed.
- Cared for medically fragile children in a home health setting.
Education
LVN Certficate
Summit College
Anaheim03.2006
Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Elderly Care
- Medication Administration
- Organizational Skills
- Feeding Tube Assistance
- Patient Assessment
- Tracheostomy Care
- Patient Education
- Infection Control
- Diabetes Management
- Pain Management
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Critical Thinking
- Pediatric Care
- Wound Care
- Physical Assessment
Timeline
LVN Pediatric Home Health Nurse
Maxim Healthcare
02.2015 - 05.2015
LVN Pediatric Home Health Nurse
Premier Healthcare
03.2010 - 09.2010
LVN Charge Nurse
Walnut Manor Care Center
09.2009 - 10.2010
LVN Field Nurse
Amedisys Home Health
05.2008 - 05.2009
Pediatric Home Health LVN
Mobile Nursing
08.2007 - 05.2008
LVN Certficate
Summit College