Rachel Youngstrom
Port Orchard,WA
Summary
Well-qualified medical professional capable of triaging patients, taking down information and completing basic procedures such as wound care. Excellent communication, prioritization and multitasking abilities with sound judgment and a compassionate nature.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional
DSHS/SOLA
Bremerton, WA
10.2023 - Current
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
- Encouraged and supported clients to participate in recreational and leisure activities to promote social interactions and reduce loneliness.
LPN Office Nurse
Kitsap Children's Clinic LLP
450 S. Kitsap BLVD Suite 230 Port Orchard WA 98366
03.2023 - 09.2023
- Give routine childhood immunizations.
- Assisted with procedures
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Obtained patient vital signs. Check patients in for providers.
- Visual Acuity and Hearing tests.
- Administer subcutaneous allergy serum.
- Collected Specimens for lab testing.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Department Of Corrections
Gig Harbor, WA
11.2002 - 12.2022
- Input medical histories, symptoms and vital statistics as part of the intake process.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Triaged patient issues to maximize efficiency.
- Administered controlled narcotics. Administer medication at a medline for fifty plus people daily.
- Immunizations- including yearly flu shot clinic
- Administered TB tests for staff and patients
- Accurately recorded and reported test results according to established procedures.
- Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
- Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability.
Licensed Practical Nurse
DSHS Western State Hospital
Lakewood, WA
10.2000 - 11.2002
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Administered controlled narcotics. Administered medication at a daily medline for fourty patients.
- Took and recorded patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure.
- Helped residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, lifting and transferring.
- Engaged patients with games, crafts, cooking, music, reading and other activities.
Education
Diploma In Practical Nurse - Diploma In Practical Nurse
Clover Park Technical College
Lakewood, WA08.2000
Skills
- Punctual
- Reliable
- Quick Learner
- Organized
- Direct patient care
- Specimen collection and analysis
- Charting and clinical documentation
- Transcribing orders
- Patient assessments
- Medical records management
Hobbies
- Backpacking
- Fishing
- Gardening
- Snow Shoeing
References
- Shea Brinias RN -Department of Corrections- Coworker 360-620-2380 sbrinias@UW.EDU
- Ginny Suozzo RN - Department of Corrections- Retired former Coworker 253-278-9727 cocosuozzo@gmail.com
- Jesse Suarez RN- Department of Corrections 253-858-4269 jsuarez@doc1.wa.gov
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
DSHS/SOLA
10.2023 - Current
LPN Office Nurse
Kitsap Children's Clinic LLP
03.2023 - 09.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse
Department Of Corrections
11.2002 - 12.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse
DSHS Western State Hospital
10.2000 - 11.2002
Diploma In Practical Nurse - Diploma In Practical Nurse
Clover Park Technical College