Merilyn Campos
Woodland Hills,CA
Summary
Dedicated and well-qualified LVN offering proven skills in patient care, medication administration and treatment implementation. Detail-oriented, responsive and proficient in routine care and emergency response. Brings 13+ year record in field.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health LVN
86 Year Old Patient with Advance Parkinson's
Westwood, CA
02.2020 - 06.2024
- Provide Total patient care to 86 year old female. Patient has (advanced Parkinsons for over 35 years. Patient has a history of Bells Palsy, acute kidney failure, small bowel obstruction, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Mixed Connective Tissue, Musculoskeletal Disorders and Chronic eye infections.
- Patient requires 24 hr continuous care. Starting with head to toe assessment. Collecting vitals, auscultating lungs, abdomen and assessing for edema.
- Breathing treatments twice daily. Percussions and incentive spirometer used daily to help patient with expectorating phlegm.
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene activities such as bathing, dressing, eating, grooming,eye care and toileting needs. Transferring patient to wheelchair.
- Administering medications around the clock.
- When needed suppositories, enemas, and digital disimpaction provided.
- Assist patient with Doctors appointments, communicating with physicians of any concerns or changes, scheduling appointments.
- Ordering medications, restocking on supplies.
Home Health Nurse/ Rehabilitation
88 Year Old patient with Intracranial hemorrhage
Bel Air, CA
02.2019 - 02.2020
- Provided care for 88 year old female patient who suffered Intracranial hemorrhage and multiple broken ribs due to a fall.
- Provided total pt care which included collecting vital signs, medications via G-tube around the clock, nebulizing breathing treatments.
- Morning care consisted of bed bath, G-tube care, trach care, oral care, dressing, grooming and toileting needs.
- Worked closely with Physical therapist, occupational therapist, speech therapist to help patient regain back her independence.
- Assisted patient with Doctors visits. Ordered medications and supplies. Participating in on call rotations.
Home Health Nurse /Case Manager
Nation Builders Corps
Los Angeles, CA
06.2017 - 11.2018
- Provided total patient care to 39 year old male, with kidney failure, double lung transplant, Ventilator dependent and colorectal cancer.
- Care consisted of Collecting vitals, head to toe assessment.
- Assisted patient with shower, grooming, dressing, preparing meals.
- Changed dressings, bandages, binders to maintain proper healing and applying foam dressings to prevent bedsores.
- G-tube feedings and medication administration via G-tube. Maintaining G- tube cleaned patent. Checking placement every shift.
- Maintaining proper care of Tracheostomy, maintaining ventilator settings according to Doctors care. Changed vent circuits on weekly basis.
- Assisting Dialysis nurse with dialysis treatment X3 times a week.
- Transporting patient to medical appointments.
- Ordered medications, supplies, and scheduled all doctors appointment.
Home Health Nurse
Continuity Care for Quadriplegic Patient
Encino, CA
03.2016 - 06.2018
- Provided total patient care to 54 year old female who suffered a car accident and was quadriplegic and ventilator dependent.
- Care consisted of Complete head to toe assessment, collecting vitals, bed bath, oral care,changing briefs.
- Taking measures to prevent bedsores by skin applying skin barriers when needed, repositioning patient every 2 hours. Providing Passive range of motion and transferring patient via Hoyer lift to wheelchair. Used hoyer lift daily.
- Maintain airway patency by giving appropriate Tracheostomy care.
- Maintain Ventilator settings according to Doctors orders.
- Responded accordingly to high/ low pressure alarms.
- Changed vent circuits on ventilator weekly.
- Checked back-up equipment daily to ensure clients safety in an event of an emergency.
- Administering enteral nutrition and medication administration via G-tube.
- Insertion and Managing urinary catheter. By maintaining strict aseptic technique during insertion and use of sterile gloves and equipment.
Vocational Nurse
In home patient care/private duty/hospice care
12.2015 - 06.2016
- Provided total patient care to 95-year-old female suffering from a brain tumor and dementia
- Care consisted of taking vital signs, feeding, oral care and grooming, changing briefs, repositioning every two hours
- Taking measures to prevent bedsores by applying skin barriers when needed and preventing accumulation of fluids in the lungs by providing daily physical therapy (Passive Range of Motion) with percussions every 8 hours
- Prepared specific puree meals to maintained adequate nutrition and to regain muscle
- Administered pain medication and breathing treatments on a regular schedule to provide comfort and quality of life
- Also administered suppositories, enemas and manual disimpaction when needed
- Participated in on-call rotations and if needed provided care after hours.
Vocational Nurse
In home patient care/private duty/hospice care
10.2014 - 04.2015
- Provided total patient care to 79-year-old female battling stage three intestinal cancer
- Care consisted of vital signs, morning care: bathing, showers, bed baths, oral care, grooming
- Administering enteral nutrition and medication administration via G-tube
- Also Assisted with daily activities such as range of motion, taking her to doctor's appointments
- Ordered supplies for patient care at home
- Maintained comfort and quality of life by performing pain management and keeping pain medication on regular schedule and keeping patient comfortable
- Alerted physicians about patient's condition
- Provided emotional comfort and support for patient and family members
- Participated in on-call rotations
- Provided care and service after hours.
Vocational Nurse
Northridge Hospital Rehabilitation
06.2013 - 09.2014
- Provided nursing care, interviewed patient and record medical/personal information on patients records
- Draw blood samples, test urine, screened vision and hearing, recorded vital signs which included blood pressure, temperature, pulse and respiration
- Assisted in clerical tasks, such as monthly and daily reports
- Provided total patient care: bathing, oral care, and hygiene.
Vocational Nurse/ Home Health Nurse
Rehabilitating Patient after surgery
Calabasas
10.2012 - 05.2013
- Past experienced worked with a 35 year old women who had bilateral foot surgery
- I assisted her with her daily ADL'S, dressing, feeding, bathing, and personal hygiene
- In addition, I assisted her with ambulation and taking her to doctor appointments
- Also, administered medication for pain management as prescribed by physician.
Education
Associate of Science - License Vocation Nurse
Casa Loma College
Van Nuys, CA09.2011
Skills
- Ventilator Care
- Home Health Services
- Medication Administration
- Chronic Disease Management
- Direct Patient Care
- Rehabilitation Assistance
- Compassionate and Caring
- Tracheostomy Care
- Critical Thinking
- Diet and Nutrition
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
References
Daneisha Mcdonald (Director of Nursing) for V&M Hospice Care 9741 Wheatland Ave Suite #1 Sunland CA 91040 (818)445-0134
Dana Kaplan (daughter of former patient) (818)216-2537
Timeline
Home Health LVN
86 Year Old Patient with Advance Parkinson's
02.2020 - 06.2024
Home Health Nurse/ Rehabilitation
88 Year Old patient with Intracranial hemorrhage
02.2019 - 02.2020
Home Health Nurse /Case Manager
Nation Builders Corps
06.2017 - 11.2018
Home Health Nurse
Continuity Care for Quadriplegic Patient
03.2016 - 06.2018
Vocational Nurse
In home patient care/private duty/hospice care
12.2015 - 06.2016
Vocational Nurse
In home patient care/private duty/hospice care
10.2014 - 04.2015
Vocational Nurse
Northridge Hospital Rehabilitation
06.2013 - 09.2014
Vocational Nurse/ Home Health Nurse
Rehabilitating Patient after surgery
10.2012 - 05.2013
Associate of Science - License Vocation Nurse
Casa Loma College
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