Mia-ashley Biaiark-Kowlessar
Pomona,Ca
Summary
CA-Licensed Vocational Nurse with proven expertise in managing total nursing care and administering prescribed medications and treatments according to approved nursing techniques. Assists in delivery of patient care through nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. Demonstrated competency directing and guiding patient teaching and activities to promote individual treatment programs.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Monrovia Gardens Healthcare Center
Monrovia , CA
10.2021 - Current
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervisor.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
Licensed Vocational Nurse/ ICP Nurse
The GARDENS OF EL MONTE
El Monte
05.2020 - Current
- Medication administration, assemble and use equipment such as Catheters, G-tubes, and oxygen supplies
- Transcribed physician’s orders to resident charts, flow sheets, medication/Treatment records and care plans as required
- Conducted frequent rounds to check on residents and evaluated effectiveness of care delivery
- Accepted medications from pharmacy and conducted med count reconciliation with delivery personnel
- Supervised Nurses Aids.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Evaluated hospital-onset and healthcare-acquired infections by conducting root cause analysis
- Investigated outbreaks and revamped control measures to prevent future incidents
- Gathered and submitted data to regulatory agencies for mandatory report infections such as CDPH AND NHSH.
- Set clear policies to improve success of infection control measures in departments
- Identified and mitigated unnecessary infection risks through regular reviews and procedural assessments
- Implemented emergency actions for especially virulent or widespread infections
- Surveilled ongoing infections to verify adequate data collection, control procedures and current staff interventions
Accounting assistant
The Berns Company
Long Beach, CA
07.2017 - 05.2020
- Managed hundreds of customer accounts and made sure all accounts were in good standing with payments
- Processed several invoices daily along with evaluating customer credit applications
- Prepared and maintained bank deposits for all forms of payments which were filed accordingly.
- Monitored status of accounts receivable and payable to facilitate prompt processing.
- Processed payments and documents such as invoices, journal vouchers, employee reimbursements and statements.
Lead Caregiver
Sunrise Senior Living,
Torrance, CA
06.2016 - 07.2017
- Care while demonstrating the Mission for, , to champion the quality of life for all seniors
- My shift team in caring for all residents in assisted living with daily living activities along with attending doctors’ appointments with residents
- Administered medications to 30+ residents prior to their deadline and documented accordingly.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
Caregiver
Alta Home Care
02.2016 - 07.2017
- Traveled to client’s homes and assisted clients with daily living activities along with keeping their home safe and in order
- Attended client’s doctors’ appointments and ran errands with/ for client
- Many clients would call the agency and specifically ask for my assistance
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization and activity while providing personal care assistance.
Education
Nursing
El Camino College
Torrance, CALicensed Vocational Nursing -
California Career Institute
Garden Grove, CA09.2019
Skills
- IV Therapy/ Blood withdrawal Certified
- Medication Administration
- Critical Thinking
- Basic Life Support Certified
- Bedside Care
- Team Building
- Infection Control
- PCC
- MatrixCare
Certification
Intravenous Therapy and Blood Withdrawal Certified
Nursing Home Infection Preventionist Training Course
Timeline
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Monrovia Gardens Healthcare Center
10.2021 - Current
Licensed Vocational Nurse/ ICP Nurse
The GARDENS OF EL MONTE
05.2020 - Current
Accounting assistant
The Berns Company
07.2017 - 05.2020
Lead Caregiver
Sunrise Senior Living,
06.2016 - 07.2017
Caregiver
Alta Home Care
02.2016 - 07.2017
Nursing
El Camino College
Licensed Vocational Nursing -
California Career Institute