Nancy Souza
Hilmar,CA
Summary
Licensed Vocational Nurse with proven experience 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
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
LVN
Chatom Union School District
01.2023 - Current
- Assessed student health and identified potential health concerns to provide appropriate care.
- Administered medication to students as prescribed by physicians to provide necessary treatment and manage health conditions.
- Served as liaison between families, school personnel, and other healthcare providers on behalf of students.
- Provided support to students with special needs and disabilities to deliver appropriate care and meet educational needs.
- Implemented emergency protocols in medical emergencies to promote safety for students and staff.
- Developed care plans and made referrals as necessary for students with health concerns or injuries.
- Screened for infectious diseases to help prevent spreading within school community.
LVN Charge Nurse
Crestwood Manor
01.2013 - 05.2021
- Medication administration.
- 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.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Oversaw patient conditions, performed interventions and took detailed records.
- Updated patient medical records with services provided, health conditions, and response to treatments.
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
Education
LVN License #271245 -
West Med
Merced, CA2012
High School Diploma -
Hilmar High School
Hilmar, CA1993
Skills
- Compassionate Care
- Patient Assessment
- Diabetes Management
- Wound Care
- Caregiving Skills
- Patient Support
Timeline
LVN
Chatom Union School District
01.2023 - Current
LVN Charge Nurse
Crestwood Manor
01.2013 - 05.2021
LVN License #271245 -
West Med
High School Diploma -
Hilmar High School
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