Rachel Ghartey
Hawthorne,CA
Summary
Experienced Licensed Vocational nurse nursing with over 10 years of experience, excellent skills in patient assessment, disease management and medication administration. Proven track record of delivering high-quality care. Professional nurse with strong background in patient care, medication administration, and emergency response. Brings focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Known for adaptability, reliability, and thorough clinical skills including wound care, patient assessments, and electronic health record management. Prepared to contribute effectively to any healthcare team.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
LVN Charge Nurse
Las Flores Convalescent Hospital
08.2019 - Current
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Oversaw patient conditions, administered medicine, performed interventions and took detailed records.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
LVN Charge Nurse
Villa Maria Elena Healthcare
02.2012 - 07.2019
- Oversaw patient conditions, administered medicine, performed interventions and took detailed records.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
LVN
AAA Nursing Services, Psychiatry
03.2011 - 03.2012
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
CNA
Country Villa Terrace Center
07.2006 - 02.2008
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Los Angeles Southwest College
Los Angeles, CAAssociate of Science - Nursing
Career College of America
09.2010
Skills
- Medical Records Management
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Patient Care Coordination
- Medication Administration
- HIPAA Compliance
- Documentation accuracy
- Team Collaboration
- Quality Improvement
- Vital signs monitoring
- Care Planning
- Patient Assessments
- Delegation Abilities
Timeline
LVN Charge Nurse
Las Flores Convalescent Hospital
08.2019 - Current
LVN Charge Nurse
Villa Maria Elena Healthcare
02.2012 - 07.2019
LVN
AAA Nursing Services, Psychiatry
03.2011 - 03.2012
CNA
Country Villa Terrace Center
07.2006 - 02.2008
Associate of Science - Nursing
Career College of America
Associate of Science - Nursing
Los Angeles Southwest College
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