Assessed and assisted patients with diverse range and comorbid chronic diagnoses.
Implemented strong working relationships between nursing department and other disciplines.
Directed unit staff and promoted quality care for diverse patients.
Coordinated and performed patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
Oversaw and implemented medication administration, monitored distribution and documented responses.
Educated patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment and disease prevention.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare specialists to devise, implement and modify plans of care defining patient outcome goals
Supported physicians and consultants with tests and procedures.
Pediatric LVN
Always Home Nursing Services Inc.,
Elk Grove, CA
06.2023 - 06.2024
Utilized LVN process to monitor, plan, and evaluate patient care of medically fragile children.
Perform care which can include but not limited to, enteral feedings, medication administration, tracheostomy care and respiratory treatments while monitoring for change of condition.
Provide complete documentation of all care provided.
Charge Nurse
Cottonwood Post Acute Rehabilitation
Woodland
02.2018 - 06.2021
Led and trained LVN's on proper medication administration, PointClick Care systems and best nursing practices.
Instructed new LVN's and RN's on medications, systems and proper dispensing protocols.
Monitored storage, charting and patient flows to optimize time management.
Guided and educated new employees on company processes, protocols and filing systems.
Directed day-to-day patient care and nursing activities within 5-21bed unit.
Followed protocols regarding quality assurance, biohazards, infection control, charting and emergencies.
Assessed and monitored patients to document and interpret vitals and telemetry equipment readings.
Conducted patient assessments and suggested diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
Observed nurse administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
Precepted new staff nurses to provide education on facility policies and procedures, patient care skills, medical procedures and techniques and patient assessments and interventions.
Led patient care team and served as nurse in charge of unit.
Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Maintained comprehensive patient care plans and monitored staffs' implementation of physician's orders.
Administered injections, medications and wound care according to needs.
Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
LVN Charge Nurse
Linda Mar Rehabilitation
Pacifica, CA
10.2017 - 09.2018
Built and maintained strong working relationships between nursing department and other disciplines.
Coordinated and performed patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
Oversaw medication administration, monitored distribution and documented responses.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare specialists to devise, implement and modify plans of care defining patient outcome goals
Educated patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment and disease prevention.
Organized and delegated tasks during rapid response and high-pressure code situations.
Distributed assignments to CNA's, guided work and delivered training to promote proper care standards for patients.
Complied with OSHA programs, maintaining safe and clean working environment.
Trained and mentored new LVNs on best practices, facility policies and standards of care.
Education
Vocational Nurse
Centerpointe Learning Institute
2016
Skills
Mentoring and Coaching
Verbal and Written Communication
Patient Record Auditing
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Care Quality Evaluation
Nursing Care Coordination
Team Leadership
Training and Development
Work Planning and Prioritization
Call Answering and Assistance
Patient Charting
Summary
Experienced LVN with over 6 years of experience with direct patient care, quality management and team leadership. Proficient and comfortable with EMS systems, Microsoft Office products such as Teams, Outlook and Excel.