Organized Licensed Vocational Nurse with experience providing skilled care to diverse patient populations. Compassionate professional with great engagement skills. Prioritize tasks and maintain accurate documentation.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LVN
precision psychiatry
08.2022 - Current
Conduct narcotic and sharp count pre and post-shift
Obtained vital signs before medication administration
Performed PM med pass
Maintained and updated, documentation for court-ordered IMOs
Assisted with safety cell placements.
Streamlined documentation processes by maintaining accurate medical records through electronic charting systems.
Assisted in the development of staff training programs to ensure a skilled nursing team capable of delivering excellent patient care.
Rehired at this position in January 2024
LVN
Community Regional Medical Center
07.2023 - 01.2024
Enhanced patient care by providing compassionate and individualized attention, leading to improved health outcomes.
Administered medications accurately and in a timely manner, ensuring proper treatment for various conditions.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans tailored to patients'' needs.
Maintained thorough knowledge of emergency procedures, effectively responding to urgent situations when required.
Mentored new LVN hires through the orientation process, sharing expertise to support their integration into the team successfully.
Managed time efficiently during busy shifts by multitasking effectively without compromising quality of care.
Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times, fostering trust and rapport with those under my care.
LVN
Valley Children's Healthcare
02.2023 - 09.2023
Collaborate with RNs using team nursing
Administering medications
Assisting with admits & discharges
Performing documentation & assessments in a timely manner.
Monitored vital signs and assessed patients regularly, swiftly identifying any changes in condition and addressing concerns promptly.
Contributed to infection control measures by adhering to strict hygiene protocols and educating staff on best practices.
Demonstrated strong clinical judgment by assessing symptoms quickly and prioritizing appropriate interventions accordingly.
LVN
Wellpath
06.2022 - 09.2022
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.
Conducted narcotic and sharps count at shift change
Pre-packaged medication before each shift ending.
performed diabetic checks
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Centurion Health
01.2022 - 03.2022
Take and document vital signs, in patients charts
Complete IDN notes for Line of sight, q15s one to ones with patients
Assist with safety rounds
Assist with Patient dining room and ADLS
Proper documentation of flow sheets.
LVN Nurse
Clinica Sierra Vista
08.2021 - 12.2021
Assisting with procedures
Help with the training of new staff members
Supervise medical assistants
Obtaining orders from physicians and providers
Relay important lab results.
LVN Charge Nurse
Hacienda post acute
05.2021 - 08.2021
Medication administration, obtaining orders from physicians, communicating with responsible parties & management
Supervise CNA's, delegation of tasks
Medicare charting
Ordering medications & supplies
Inventory of daily narcotics.
LVN Charge Nurse
Linwood Meadows
02.2021 - 04.2021
Maximized team performance by monitoring nursing care, including patient assessment processes and treatment implementations
Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by a physician, maintaining accountability for the accurate narcotic count at end of each shift
Worked with patients diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, congestive heart failure (CHF), cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), diabetes, or sepsis to assess needs and determine the best options for care
Delivered oral medications, and intramuscular injections to mitigate or resolve patient symptoms.
Patient Care Technician
DaVita
10.2017 - 04.2019
Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements
Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs and offered qualified support
Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure
Cleaned and disinfected hemodialysis machines, chairs, trays, room and equipment
Safely transported, transferred, and positioned patients on chairs for treatment.