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
2023.10 - 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
2023.03 - 2023.09
- 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
2002.11 - 2022.12
- 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
2000.10 - 2002.11
- 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
2023.10 - Current
LPN Office Nurse
Kitsap Children's Clinic LLP
2023.03 - 2023.09
Licensed Practical Nurse
Department Of Corrections
2002.11 - 2022.12
Licensed Practical Nurse
DSHS Western State Hospital
2000.10 - 2002.11
Diploma In Practical Nurse - Diploma In Practical Nurse
Clover Park Technical College
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