Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
Identified potential safety hazards in the environment or among patients' behaviors.
Performed physical examinations and assessments of patients' medical histories.
Assessed patient health and developed individualized care plans accordingly.
Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
Managed complex cases involving multiple diagnoses or treatments.
Responded quickly to life-threatening situations by providing appropriate interventions.
Provided emotional support to families facing difficult decisions about a loved one's care.
LVN Provider Nurse
Contra Costa Health Detention
Martinez, California
08.2024 - Current
Coordinated care provided by other healthcare professionals involved in patient's care plan.
Provided wound care, including dressing changes and inserting I.V. catheters including IV fluids.
Adhered to all applicable laws regarding confidentiality of protected health information.
Observed changes in patient conditions and reported any unusual findings to supervising physician or registered nurse.
Prepared patient rooms for examination, including stocking supplies and ensuring cleanliness.
Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate and respiration rate.
Collected specimens for laboratory analysis; prepared specimens for transport to lab.
Collaborated with multiple disciplinaries regarding patient care plans.
Directed implementation of improved patient care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Nightingale College
Ogden, UT
09-2024
Associate of Science - Nursing
Unitek College
Fremont, CA
11-2021
Skills
Patient care
Wound care
Infection control
Vital signs monitoring
Health assessment
Emotional support
Critical thinking
Care coordination
Basic life support
Cultural history
Documentation accuracy
Geriatric care
Nursing informatics
Clinical judgment
Accomplishments
2018- Honorable Mention Ruth Pease Award
2017- Service Excellence Award for organizing a meeting of stakeholders, creating a sensible workflow, overcoming logistical issues and improving the process for lab draws in the Martinez Detention Facility.