Marlene Anderson
SACRAMENTO,CA
Summary
Dedicated Licensed Vocational Nurse with extensive experience at Windsor of Elcamino, excelling in medication administration and patient education. Proven ability to enhance patient comfort through compassionate care and effective communication. Skilled in infection control and care plan development, ensuring optimal health outcomes for diverse patient populations.
Overview
2024
2024
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
License Vocational Nurse
Windsor of Elcamino
- Administered medication and monitored patient vital signs under supervision.
- Assisted in daily living activities, promoting patient comfort and independence.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation for care continuity.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop personalized care plans.
- Implemented infection control protocols to ensure a safe environment.
- Educated patients and families on health management and wellness strategies.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance clinical skills and knowledge.
- Responded effectively to patient needs, ensuring timely care delivery.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Prevented medication errors by meticulously reviewing physician orders and administering medications as prescribed.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Promoted patient safety through vigilant monitoring of vital signs and reporting any abnormalities to the appropriate healthcare provider promptly.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
License Vocational Nurse
Norwood Pines
11.2022 - 11.2023
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, enhancing comfort and care quality.
- Documented patient progress and medical history in electronic health records.
- Trained new staff on best practices for patient care and operational procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Strengthened infection control measures by strictly following hand hygiene protocols and utilizing personal protective equipment when necessary.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Educated family members on proper caregiving techniques, alleviating stressors associated with caring for loved ones at home.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
License Vocational Nurse
Courtyard Health Care Center
12.2019 - 03.2022
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and disease prevention strategies.
- Implemented infection control protocols, ensuring safety standards were met consistently.
- Facilitated effective communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care during transitions between facilities or levels of care.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Prevented medication errors by meticulously reviewing physician orders and administering medications as prescribed.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
License Vocational Nurse / Unit Manager
Westview Healthcare Center
02.2016 - 11.2020
- Advocated for patients'' needs effectively, working closely with healthcare providers to develop and implement appropriate care plans.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising Job Title.
- Fostered a positive work environment by collaborating with colleagues, sharing knowledge, and mentoring new nursing staff members.
- Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms, and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Documented patient progress and medical history in electronic health records.
- Trained new staff on best practices for patient care and operational procedures.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Educated family members on proper caregiving techniques, alleviating stressors associated with caring for loved ones at home.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and disease prevention strategies.
- Implemented infection control protocols, ensuring safety standards were met consistently.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated patient care delivery.
- Educated patients and families about health management, medication usage, and wellness strategies.
- Assisted in developing individualized care plans based on patient assessments and needs.
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting changes to healthcare team promptly.
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders and established protocols.
- Supported continuity of care by accurately updating electronic medical records, ensuring the availability of crucial information for other healthcare providers.
- Prepared patients for medical procedures by explaining processes thoroughly and obtaining informed consent as required.
- Utilized strong time-management skills to prioritize tasks efficiently in fast-paced environments while maintaining high-quality patient care standards.
- Improved patient mobility through the implementation of therapeutic exercises, aiding in faster recovery times.
- Increased patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and individualized care to diverse populations.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement personalized care plans for optimal patient outcomes.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
Education
Vocational Nurse
Education of Medical Institutions
San Jose, CA05.2010
High School Diploma - GED
Consumer College
Elk Grove Ca06.1995
Skills
Medication administration
HIPAA compliance
Geriatric care
Vital signs monitoring
Catheter care
Patient care
Compassionate care
Patient education
Direct patient care
Infection control
Patient assessment
Mental health support
Documentation accuracy
Diabetes management
Aseptic techniques
Care plan development
Personal hygiene support
Patient and family communication
Nursing processes
Certification
I'V certificate
Infection control certificate
DSD Certificate
MDS certificate
Timeline
License Vocational Nurse
Norwood Pines
11.2022 - 11.2023
License Vocational Nurse
Courtyard Health Care Center
12.2019 - 03.2022
License Vocational Nurse / Unit Manager
Westview Healthcare Center
02.2016 - 11.2020
License Vocational Nurse
Windsor of Elcamino
Vocational Nurse
Education of Medical Institutions
High School Diploma - GED
Consumer College