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Marlyn Dalhouse

Long Beach

Summary

Dynamic Licensed Practical Nurse with 8 years extensive experience excelling in medication administration and patient care excellence. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through comprehensive assessments and compassionate support. Skilled in vital signs monitoring and effective family communication, ensuring compliance with healthcare standards and fostering a collaborative care environment.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Licensed Practical Nurse

CareLinx
09.2021 - Current

Executed direct patient care by administering prescribed medications and treatments.

Monitored vital signs, documenting changes in patient health status promptly.

Ensured accurate and timely documentation of care activities in electronic health records.

Provided G-tube feeding assistance to maintain optimal nutrition for patients.

Carried out colostomy care to promote hygiene and comfort.

Delivered intramuscular injections for timely medication administration.

Facilitated diabetes management through insulin injection procedures.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Clipboard Health
07.2021 - Current

Administered medication according to physician directives, maintaining strict compliance standards.

Recorded patient care activities accurately, ensuring thorough documentation.

Facilitated personal care services as per medical orders.

Verified medication cycles through audits focused on the five rights.

Monitored patient responsiveness and orientation after seizures or trauma events.

Tracked intake and output metrics for informed healthcare decisions.

Carried out intramuscular injections adhering to best practice protocols.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Harborview Behavioral Health
06.2024 - 08.2025


  • Assisted in patient assessments, documenting vital signs and health histories.
  • Collaborated with healthcare teams to ensure comprehensive patient care plans.
  • Participated in training sessions to enhance clinical skills and knowledge.
  • Observed and reported changes in patient conditions to nursing staff promptly.
  • Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
  • Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
  • Gathered lab specimens and ordered testing.
  • Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
  • Ensured regulatory compliance by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining accurate documentation of patient data.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Alliance Medical Staffing
02.2017 - 05.2021

Administered medication while monitoring fluid intake/output to maintain health standards.

Recorded vital signs consistently to document patient conditions.

Provided thorough documentation to uphold regulatory compliance.

Identified early and late signs of infections through careful assessments.

Updated daily client notes to reflect current health status accurately.

Reported any unusual behaviors or injuries promptly for intervention purposes.

Supported individuals during behavioral incidents through effective redirection techniques.

Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations by maintaining accurate medical records.

Education

No Degree - Licensed Vocational Nurse

Summit Career College
Colton, CA

Liberal Arts

San Bernardino Valley College
San Bernardino, CA
05.2003

General Studies

John F Kennedy, High School
Sacramento, CA
06.1985

Skills

  • Medication administration and monitoring
  • Patient care excellence
  • Vital signs assessment techniques
  • Compliance with HIPAA regulations
  • Compassionate patient support
  • Accurate clinical documentation
  • Geriatric patient management strategies
  • Wound care expertise
  • Clinical judgment skills
  • Comprehensive patient assessments
  • Diabetes education and management
  • Immunization delivery methods
  • Effective family communication strategies
  • Catheter maintenance practices
  • Mental health intervention support
  • Pain relief management techniques
  • Thorough charting practices
  • Task delegation in nursing settings
  • Tuberculosis screening processes
  • Narcotics inventory control
  • Incident reporting protocols
  • Prioritization in multi-tasking environments
  • Biomedical waste disposal standards
  • Vital signs
  • Patient care

Timeline

Licensed Practical Nurse

Harborview Behavioral Health
06.2024 - 08.2025

Licensed Practical Nurse

CareLinx
09.2021 - Current

Licensed Practical Nurse

Clipboard Health
07.2021 - Current

Licensed Practical Nurse

Alliance Medical Staffing
02.2017 - 05.2021

No Degree - Licensed Vocational Nurse

Summit Career College

Liberal Arts

San Bernardino Valley College

General Studies

John F Kennedy, High School
Marlyn Dalhouse