Empathetic and compassionate professional with natural aptitude for patient care and team collaboration. Knowledge of patient assessment and medication administration, coupled with skills in wound care and vital sign monitoring. Dedicated to enhancing patient outcomes and fostering positive healthcare environment.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge Licensed Vocational Nurse
Crestwood Behavioral Health
10.2024 - Current
Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
Cared for patients' wounds and changed dressings.
Established positive rapport with families through regular updates on patient progress, addressing concerns promptly.
Supervised patient admissions and discharges from hospital to home care, rehabilitative facility, or self-care.
Documented medications administered, treatments, and patient procedures performed in appropriate records according to privacy requirements.
Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Pacifica Rehab and Nursing
04.2024 - 10.2024
Educated patients and families on post-treatment care and preventive health practices to enhance recovery and well-being.
Administered medications and monitored patient responses using electronic health record software.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement personalized patient care plans.
Operated medical equipment such as blood pressure monitors and glucose meters to collect vital patient data.
Education
LVN - Licensed Vocational Nursing
Unitek College
South San Francisco, CA
10-2023
Skills
End-of-life care
Catheter care
Quality improvement
Time management
Behavioral health
Dementia knowledge and care
Tracheostomy care
Patient care
Vital signs monitoring
Care plan development
Mental health care
Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - [State] Board of Nursing.