NORLYNN PETERSON
Corona,USA
Summary
Compassionate Licensed Vocational Nurse experienced in managing nursing and interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care. Improved operational efficiency and patient satisfaction through effective care coordination and adherence to healthcare regulations. Delivered high standards of care by leveraging leadership skills, staff training, and conflict resolution.
Overview
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of post-secondary education
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Health Service Coordinator
MBK
Corona, CA
04.2026 - Current
- Managed daily patient care operations to ensure quality and continuity of care.
- Advocated for residents and their families to enhance their experience and address concerns.
- Developing patient goals and monitoring progress
- Completed related tasks to support team objectives, contributing to overall care coordination.
- Educator to both staff and residents and families
- Assisted medical team and care providers.
- Making sure clinic is run per state policies and procedures
Memory Care Director
Ivy Park at Milpitas
Milpitas, CA
09.2025 - 04.2026
- Managed team of 25 memory care staff, guiding and supporting efforts to deliver high-quality care for residents with Alzheimer's and dementia, enhancing overall resident satisfaction
- Developed and implemented individualized care plans for each resident, considering their unique needs, preferences, and abilities
- Conducted regular assessments of residents' cognitive abilities and physical health to monitor changes in condition or behavior patterns
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals including doctors, nurses, and therapists to coordinate medical treatments and therapies for residents
- Led regular staff meetings to communicate updates on resident care plans, discuss challenges, and provide ongoing training opportunities
- Ensured compliance with state regulations regarding memory care facilities by conducting routine audits of policies, procedures, and documentation practices
- Collaborated with the admissions team to assess potential new residents' suitability for memory care services based on their cognitive functioning levels
- Coordinated family meetings to update families on resident well-being and address concerns, fostering open communication and trust between families and care staff
- Implemented strategies to enhance communication between staff members and memory care residents who may have difficulty expressing themselves verbally due to cognitive impairments
- Collaborated with the dietary department to develop specialized meal plans that met the nutritional needs of memory care residents while considering their individual preferences and dietary restrictions
- Established relationships with local Alzheimer's support groups, partnering to offer additional resources and support, enriching care experience for residents and their families
- Mentored new memory care staff members, providing guidance on best practices for interacting with residents experiencing cognitive decline
- Served as a liaison between memory care residents' families/loved ones and the facility administration team regarding any concerns or requests
- Maintained a safe environment within the memory care unit by regularly inspecting equipment, ensuring proper functioning of security features such as door alarms or surveillance cameras
- Educated family members about Alzheimer's disease symptoms, progression stages, available resources/support groups during orientation sessions or one-on-one meetings
Wellness Nurse
Ivy Park Milpitas
Milpitas, CA
04.2025 - 09.2025
- Completed assessments for future residency and assisted in reassessment per state renewal protocol for RCFE to ensure compliance and care continuity
- Provided wound care management, including dressing changes and monitoring healing progress
- Responded promptly to emergencies or urgent situations, providing immediate nursing interventions.
- Coordinated referrals to other healthcare professionals or specialists for further evaluation or treatment options.
- Coordinated referrals to healthcare professionals and specialists for comprehensive patient evaluation and treatment options
- Monitored medication adherence among patients through regular follow-ups to enhance treatment effectiveness and patient outcomes
- Completed assessments for future residency and reassessed per state renewal protocol for RCFE
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Medely
Santa Monica, CA
01.2023 - 07.2025
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Promoted patient safety through vigilant monitoring of vital signs and reporting any abnormalities to the appropriate healthcare provider promptly.
- Prevented medication errors by meticulously reviewing physician orders and administering medications.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Dressed and treated wounds in accordance with established protocols., provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Dressed and treated wounds according to established protocols in a clinical setting. in accordance with established protocols., provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Connected Living
Modesto, CA
01.2025 - 03.2025
- Managed patient care by closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels to ensure optimal health outcomes.
- Administered ventilator support to critically ill patients in an intensive care setting.
- Monitored and adjusted ventilator settings within L.V.N scope of practice to support respiratory stability in critically ill patients.
- Conducted routine tracheostomy suctioning to maintain airway patency and prevent obstruction.
- Replaced tracheostomy tube dressings to maintain patient hygiene and comfort.
- Assessed tracheostomy site regularly for early detection of infection or complications.
- Verified placement of G-tube and ensured secure attachment for patient safety.
Correctional Licensed Vocational Nurse
Catalytic Solutions- Mule Creek State Prison
Ione, CA
07.2024 - 01.2025
- Enhanced patient care by conducting comprehensive health assessments and implementing individualized nursing plans that addressed specific inmate needs.
- Conducted thorough intake assessments for new inmates to identify immediate health concerns and develop appropriate treatment plans accordingly.
- Ensured proper administration of medications, vaccinations, and treatments in compliance with facility policies and procedures.
- Reduced medication errors by maintaining accurate records and collaborating closely with healthcare teams.
- Facilitated timely medical treatments for inmates by coordinating with physicians and other healthcare professionals.
- Fostered strong working relationships with fellow healthcare professionals, corrections officers, and administrators to enhance collaboration and improve overall inmate care.
- Facilitated timely medical treatments for inmates through effective coordination with physicians and healthcare professionals, ensuring prompt response to health concerns.
- Elevated the standard of care provided within the correctional facility by actively participating in quality improvement initiatives and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
- Advocated for inmates' medical needs by engaging with physicians to ensure appropriate treatment plans were developed and followed.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Clipboard Health
San Francisco, CA
01.2023 - 06.2024
Charge Licensed Vocational Nurse
Creekside Care Center
Stockton, CA
09.2022 - 03.2023
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, physician rounding, monitoring patient orders, and facilitating communication with ancillary departments to enhance patient outcomes.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Trained new nurses in techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols to ensure high-quality patient care and compliance with facility policies.
- Documented information in patients' electronic medical record, relaying information to clinicians and care providers to facilitate continuity of care.
- Supervised patient admissions and discharges from hospital to home care, rehabilitative facility, or self-care.
- Reduced patient recovery time by providing compassionate and attentive nursing support to patients in various stages of treatment.
- Participated in quality improvement committees to identify and implement process improvements within nursing unit, contributing to enhanced patient care standards.
Hospice Nurse
Bristol Hospice
Stockton, CA
07.2021 - 10.2022
- Managed pain by monitoring symptoms and adjusting medications to enhance patient comfort.
- Managed pain effectively by closely monitoring symptoms and adjusting medications accordingly.
- Coordinated with physicians to adjust medications for optimal palliative care outcomes.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families, addressing mental, emotional, and physical needs.
- Established and maintained successful relationships with patients, families and physicians by utilizing exemplary communication and active listening skills.
- Built strong relationships with patients, families, and physicians through effective communication and active listening.
- Taught family members and caregivers various ways to manage patients' pain, how to check for vital signs and proper methods for dressing changes.
Charge Licensed Vocational Nurse
O'connor Woods, A Senior Living Community
Stockton, CA
02.2018 - 08.2019
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit by assigning staff, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and effectively communicating with ancillary departments to ensure comprehensive patient care.
- Trained new nurses in techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols to enhance team competency and patient safety.
- Collaborated with various healthcare professionals to determine specific and individualized care plan based on goals and long-term health.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Facilitated timely discharges by coordinating post-acute care services and ensuring smooth transitions for patients to optimize recovery and continuity of care.
Shift Charge Nurse
Windsor Hampton Care Center
Stockton, CA
02.2018 - 08.2019
- Maintained high standards of patient safety by diligently monitoring adherence to established protocols and guidelines.
- Ensured timely delivery of medications and treatments by effectively prioritizing tasks and delegating responsibilities.
- Improved patient care by efficiently managing the shift and coordinating with interdisciplinary teams.
- Streamlined shift operations by implementing effective communication strategies, enhancing team collaboration and efficiency.
- Conducted thorough handovers at each shift change to promote continuity of care for all patients under supervision.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop individualized care plans tailored specifically to each patient's unique needs while considering their personal preferences or values.
- Cultivated a positive work environment by fostering open communication, enabling collaborative problem-solving among staff.
- Evaluated staffing levels regularly to ensure appropriate nurse-to-patient ratios, supporting optimal patient care during shifts.
Education
Vocational Nursing -
Unitek College
08.2016 - 10.2017
High School Diploma -
Independence High School
08.2001 - 06.2005
Skills
- Patient monitoring
- Patient assessment
- Clinical assessment
- Clinical judgment
- Patient interaction
- Patient wound management
- Wound care
- Respiratory care
- Airway management
- Medication management
- Diabetes management
- Mental health support
- Palliative care coordination
- Hospice experience
- Hospice & palliative medicine
- Dementia care
- Elderly support services
- Senior care coordination
- Health education
- Disease prevention
- Healthcare collaboration
- Medicaid administration
- Medicaid
- Medicare regulations
- Policy compliance
- Compliance oversight
- Documentation analysis
- Clinical documentation
- Medical documentation
- Electronic health records (EHR) management
- Documentation improvement
- Quality improvement
- Vital signs monitoring
- Basic life support training
- Injection techniques
- Organizational skills
- Crisis intervention
- Intake
- Data management
- Computer skills
- Microsoft Excel
- Spreadsheets
- Microsoft Outlook
- Anatomy knowledge
- Interpersonal communication
- Disability support
- Client correspondence
- Home health
- Clinic experience
- Underserved community support
- HIPAA
- Nursing
- Basic life support training
- Documentation improvement
- Spreadsheets
- Home health
- Computer skills
- HIPAA
Certification
- LPN
- LVN
- BLS Certification
- CPR Certification
- Driver's License
Additional Information
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Willing To Relocate
- Rancho Cucamonga, CA
- Corona, CA
- Riverside, CA
Timeline
Health Service Coordinator
MBK
04.2026 - Current
Memory Care Director
Ivy Park at Milpitas
09.2025 - 04.2026
Wellness Nurse
Ivy Park Milpitas
04.2025 - 09.2025
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Connected Living
01.2025 - 03.2025
Correctional Licensed Vocational Nurse
Catalytic Solutions- Mule Creek State Prison
07.2024 - 01.2025
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Medely
01.2023 - 07.2025
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Clipboard Health
01.2023 - 06.2024
Charge Licensed Vocational Nurse
Creekside Care Center
09.2022 - 03.2023
Hospice Nurse
Bristol Hospice
07.2021 - 10.2022
Charge Licensed Vocational Nurse
O'connor Woods, A Senior Living Community
02.2018 - 08.2019
Shift Charge Nurse
Windsor Hampton Care Center
02.2018 - 08.2019
Vocational Nursing -
Unitek College
08.2016 - 10.2017
High School Diploma -
Independence High School
08.2001 - 06.2005