NEILL PAPA
Fremont,CA
Summary
Licensed Vocational Nurse with IV and Blood Withdrawal Certification (VN 684624), valid until September 2027, recognized for dedication and passion in nursing within long-term care and clinical settings in Palo Alto. Proven ability to communicate effectively, streamline processes, and implement innovative solutions to elevate patient care standards. Exceptional proficiency in addressing patient needs with compassionate attention to detail, consistently striving to enhance patient satisfaction, safety, and overall wellness. Committed to serving a diverse patient population with empathy and professionalism.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Vi @ Palo Alto
09.2016 - Current
- Worked with multidisciplinary healthcare team to report patient conditions in order to help heal, and initiate plan of care for diverse acute and chronic conditions
- Provided basic patient care and treatment, such as oral medication administrations, parenteral administrations, and dressing wounds to 40+ elderly residents
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions, and communicated concerns to primary care physician
- Clearly and thoroughly communicate diagnoses, treatment options, and procedures to patients and loved ones to provide personal and enhanced care
- Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, scheduling, and handling physician appointments, and reviewing and updating patient medication lists
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Palo Alto Mind Body
04.2019 - 12.2020
- Started IV catheter placement to ensure proper and smooth IV infusion therapy
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions and communicated concerns to supervising physician's assistant or psychiatric physician
- Created safe clean environments by using aseptic techniques on medical equipment and reusable supplies to protect patients and healthcare team members from infections
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance while building personal and respected relationships to create comfortable environments
- Reviewed and ensured correct patient medication dosage for safe IV infusions according to physician's orders
- Maintained patient safety by accompanying patients as an escort by use of a wheelchair to the designated driver vehicle
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Unitek College
Fremont, CA12.2015
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San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA07.2014
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De Anza and Foothill College
Cupertino / Los Altos, CA06.2013
Skills
- Patient advocacy
- Patient medication management
- Patient COVID-19 swab collection
- Intravenous fluid management
- Infection control practices
- Insulin administration
- Administering breathing treatments
- Behavioral modeling expertise
- Team supervision training
- Holistic patient management
- Proficient in Windows 10 and Mac OS
- Geriatric care
- Mental health support
Timeline
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Palo Alto Mind Body
04.2019 - 12.2020
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Vi @ Palo Alto
09.2016 - Current
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San Francisco State University
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De Anza and Foothill College
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Unitek College