Mark Walker
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Hanford, CA,CA
Summary
Dynamic Licensed Vocational Nurse with extensive experience at the State of California Department of Corrections, excelling in diabetes management and effective patient communication. Proven ability to enhance patient care through meticulous vital signs monitoring and data analysis, fostering independence and improving health outcomes in diverse populations.
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering over 18 years of patient-facing experience. Addresses patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Vocational Nurse
State of California Department of Corrections
07.2008 - Current
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising Registered Nurse.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Obtain and analyze patient information from multiple chronic care registries.
- Helped as Subject Matter Experts for rollout of Cerner (EHR) & Emergency Medical Response Program at Avenal State Prison.
Health Program Specialist
State of California Department of Corrections
12.2023 - 02.2024
- (Out of Class Position)
- Completed in-depth research of relevant health topics and prepared detailed reports.
- Conducted assessments of existing health programs and made recommendations for reorganization, overhauling or scrapping various initiatives.
- Evaluated Registries to try and decrease the amount of appointments seen out of compliance.
- Revised LOPs
68W Health Care Specialist
US Army Reserve
03.2008 - 03.2012
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Trained EMTs in basic life support skills, oxygen therapy, and wound care.
- Triaged patients in emergency situations based on life-threatening needs and delegated tasks to better provide treatment to maximum patients at once.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Administered emergency medication to patients, quickly responding to changes in conditions and medication reactions.
- Assisted with lifting and moving patients.
Combat Medic (68W)
US Army
02.2004 - 02.2008
- Perfected careful handling, lifting and moving of patients from point of incident to stretcher, ambulance or helicopter.
- Developed and deployed triage skills and delivered optimal emergency care in combat environments.
- Acted as team leader and took responsibility for scene and unit management to maximize integrated support of patients.
- Kept combat zone work environments as clean and organized as possible and maintained unit in constant state of readiness.
- Recognized and treated medical conditions with proven techniques, equipment, and knowledge of medical and military protocols.
- Delivered emergency medical treatment at point of wounding on combat battlefields.
- Completed patient care reports and checklists of daily duties per established military practices, guidelines, and regulations.
- Assessed needs and conditions of assigned patients and gathered critical patient health information.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Administration
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT09-2025
Associate of Science - Business Administration
West Hills Community College
Lemoore, CA01-2022
Skills
- Diabetes management
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Medication management
- Effective patient communication
- Assessing patient needs using chronic care registries
- Supporting community care through data analysis
Timeline
Health Program Specialist
State of California Department of Corrections
12.2023 - 02.2024
Licensed Vocational Nurse
State of California Department of Corrections
07.2008 - Current
68W Health Care Specialist
US Army Reserve
03.2008 - 03.2012
Combat Medic (68W)
US Army
02.2004 - 02.2008
Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Administration
Western Governors University
Associate of Science - Business Administration
West Hills Community College
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