Margaret Earl
Pittsburg,CA
Summary
Dedicated Licensed Vocational Nurse with proven expertise in patient care, medication administration, and HIPAA compliance. Excelled in delivering compassionate care, enhancing patient satisfaction, and ensuring accurate documentation. Skilled in collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to develop effective treatment plans, demonstrating a commitment to patient safety and health outcomes.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Highland Hospital
Oakland, CA
04.2017 - Current
- Prevented medication errors by meticulously reviewing physician orders and administering medications as prescribed.
- IV placement
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Promoted patient safety through vigilant monitoring of vital signs and reporting any abnormalities to the appropriate healthcare provider promptly.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Kaiser Vaccine Clinic
Walnut Creek, CA
08.2024 - 11.2024
- Prevented medication errors by meticulously reviewing physician orders and administering medications as prescribed.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
SunMar Health Care
Pittsburg, CA
09.2021 - 09.2023
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Admission and Discharge
- Prevented medication errors by meticulously reviewing physician orders and administering medications as prescribed.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Advocated for patients'' needs effectively, working closely with healthcare providers to develop and implement appropriate care plans.
- Strengthened infection control measures by strictly following hand hygiene protocols and utilizing personal protective equipment when necessary.
- Provided excellent wound care management, resulting in faster healing times for patients with complex wounds.
- Safeguarded patient confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA regulations and maintaining secure medical records.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
- Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms, and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients.
Education
Licensed Vocational Nurse - Nurse
Unitek College
Concord, CA04.2020
Skills
- Medication administration
- HIPAA compliance
- Geriatric care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassionate care
- Catheter care
- Patient care
- Patient education
- Direct patient care
- Infection control
- Patient assessment
- Documentation accuracy
- Medical examination
- Patient and family communication
- Reporting and documentation
- HIPAA guideline adherence
- Nursing processes
- Patient assessments
Certification
BLS
PALS
IV certified
Timeline
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Kaiser Vaccine Clinic
08.2024 - 11.2024
Licensed Vocational Nurse
SunMar Health Care
09.2021 - 09.2023
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Highland Hospital
04.2017 - Current
Licensed Vocational Nurse - Nurse
Unitek College