Renee Shead
Sacramento,CA
Summary
Skilled Licensed Vocational Nurse with extensive experience in medication administration and fostering positive work environments, notably at Richard J Donovan Correctional Facility. Demonstrated expertise in HIPAA compliance, of the young adulthood and geriatric care, contributing to successful patient outcomes. Proven ability to mentor staff and ensure high-quality care, with a focus on reducing medication errors and enhancing patient education.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Mule Creek State Prison
4001 Highway 104, Ione, CA 95640
05.2024 - Current
- Prevented medication errors by reviewing physician orders and administering medications as prescribed.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments.
- Fostered a positive work environment by collaborating with colleagues, sharing knowledge, and mentoring new nursing staff members.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Richard J. Donovan Correctional Facility
480 Alta Rd, San Diego, CA 92179
03.2020 - 05.2024
- Prevented medication errors by reviewing physician orders and administering medications as prescribed.
- Fostered a positive work environment by collaborating with colleagues, sharing knowledge, and mentoring new nursing staff members.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine patient care
- Completed 7219's and first responder forms
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
CareLinx
1350 Old Bayshire Hwy, Burlingame, CA 94010
10.2021 - 04.2024
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Facilitated effective communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care during transitions between facilities or levels of care.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Administered controlled narcotics, and performed catheterizations.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
California Medical Facility
1600 California Dr, Vacaville, CA 95687
02.2010 - 02.2020
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Prevented medication errors by reviewing physician orders and administering medications as prescribed.
- Administered controlled narcotics, Court order injections
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
International College of Health Sciences
Boynton Beach, FL03.2024
No Degree - Vocational Nursing
Western Career College
8909 Folsom Blvd, Sacramento, CA 9582607.2006
Skills
- Medication Administration
- HIPAA Compliance
- Geriatric Care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Diabetes management
- Wound Care
Certification
- Licensed Vocational Nurse - (VN22604)
- Registered Nurse-(RN9657459) (Florida) Awaiting Endorsement for California Board Of Nursing
- Basic Life Support renewal date 06/2026
Timeline
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Mule Creek State Prison
05.2024 - Current
Licensed Vocational Nurse
CareLinx
10.2021 - 04.2024
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Richard J. Donovan Correctional Facility
03.2020 - 05.2024
Licensed Vocational Nurse
California Medical Facility
02.2010 - 02.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
International College of Health Sciences
No Degree - Vocational Nursing
Western Career College