Melina Sample
Moreno Valley,CA
Summary
Skilled LVN with a proven track record at Val Verde Unified School District, excelling in compassionate care and clinical documentation. Demonstrated expertise in managing health conditions and promoting student wellness. Achieved significant improvements in immunization compliance and streamlined health record processes, showcasing a blend of empathetic patient care and technical proficiency.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LVN
Val Verde Unified School District
07.2012 - Current
- Performed g-tube feedings, tracheotomy care, and catheterizations.
- Supported students with special needs by coordinating individualized healthcare plans and working closely with the interdisciplinary team.
- Managed immunization compliance within the school population to prevent the spread of communicable diseases.
- Served as liaison between families, school personnel, and other healthcare providers on behalf of students.
- Assessed students'' physical and emotional well-being during daily clinic visits, providing appropriate care or referrals as needed.
- Screened for infectious diseases to help prevent spreading within school community.
- Assessed student health and identified potential health concerns to provide appropriate care.
- Streamlined documentation processes for maintaining accurate student health records, ensuring compliance with regulations.
- Educated students on various health topics to promote overall health and wellbeing.
- Contributed to a positive school culture by serving as an advocate for student health and wellness, empowering them to make informed decisions about their wellbeing.
- Maintained upkeep on defibrillators, blood pressure monitors and first aid kits to keep resources in working condition for emergencies.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Documented accurate and complete student information to maintain proper documentation as required by school policy.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Administered medication to students as prescribed by physicians to provide necessary treatment and manage health conditions.
LVN Paramedical Examiner
Apps Paramedical
02.2004 - 07.2012
- Managed time efficiently during Paramedical process for patients obtaining various insurance products.
- Full health history information, blood draws, maintaining all records requested on behalf of insurance companies.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Promoted continued growth as a Paramedical Examiner by regularly attending industry conferences, workshops, or online courses to stay current on emerging trends and best practices.
- Adhered to strict privacy guidelines to protect sensitive patient information during the examination process.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Western Nebraska Community College
Scottsbluff, NE01-1991
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Eastern Wyoming Community College
Torrington, WY05-1990
Skills
- Compassionate care
- Medication administration
- Diabetes management
- Clinical documentation
- Wound care
- Infection control
- Patient observation
- Pediatric care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Catheter care
- Patient intake
- Elderly care
- Feeding tube assistance
- Tracheostomy care
- Behavioral health support
- Healthcare software proficiency
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
- Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - California Board of Nursing.
- First Aid Certification
Employee of the year for Vista Verde Middle School 2018/2019
Awarded school site employee of the year for 2018/2019 year.
Timeline
LVN
Val Verde Unified School District
07.2012 - Current
LVN Paramedical Examiner
Apps Paramedical
02.2004 - 07.2012
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
- Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - California Board of Nursing.
- First Aid Certification
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Western Nebraska Community College
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Eastern Wyoming Community College
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