Summary
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Work History
Education
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Certification
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Roberta Andrews

Oakley

Summary

Dedicated and experienced Licensed Vocational Nurse with over 25 years of experience spanning all age groups. I am passionate about nursing and truly enjoy caring for the geriatric population. I have been a proficient and caring nurse in a variety of settings and have always been a reliable and focused team member. Organized and dependable with a positive attitude. Always willing to learn and face new challenges. I am dedicated and enthusiastic.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Antioch Unified School District
08.2015 - 06.2024

Managed care for Type I Diabetic Students in a school setting. Monitoring Blood Glucose Levels, Maintaining student safety by assessing and administering insulin per Dr. orders. Working with Health Services Director, parents and School Staff to ensure student safety at all times.


Administered Covid-19 Vaccinations for students throughout the district.


Documented and maintained student records daily.




Licensed Vocational Nurse Clinical Instructor

Carrington College
06.2008 - 01.2015

Teaching Vocational Nursing students in a lab and in a clinical setting.


Teaching students Vocational Nursing Skills including Medication Administration, Health Data Collection, Vital Signs, Wound Care, Medical and Surgical skills and foundations of Nursing.


Monitoring Students in a Variety of Clinical settings including Ambulatory Care, Specialty Clinics, Long-Term Care Facilities, Memory Care Units and Methadone Clinic.


Preparing material for presentation and formulating schedules and assignments for up to 30 students in lab and 15 students in clinical settings.



Licensed Vocational Nurse

Contra Costa County Health Services
12.2000 - 06.2008

Managed patient care in Medical/Surgical, Emergency, PACU, Psychiatric Unit and Ambulatory Care.

  • Streamlined patient flow in a busy clinic setting, ensuring timely access to care for all patients.
  • Fostered a positive work environment by collaborating with colleagues, sharing knowledge, and mentoring new nursing staff members.
  • Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
  • Prevented medication errors by meticulously reviewing physician orders and administering medications as prescribed.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
  • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for optimal patient outcomes.

Education

Associate of Arts - Vocational Nursing

Los Medanos College
Pittsburg, CA
05-2000

Skills

  • Medication administration
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Geriatric care
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Catheter care
  • Documentation accuracy
  • Workflow coordination
  • Patient and family communication
  • Reporting and documentation
  • Wound care
  • Medication dispensing
  • Inpatient care

Certification

  • Director of Staff Development 2014
  • Intravenous Therapy Certified
  • BLS Certified


Timeline

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Antioch Unified School District
08.2015 - 06.2024

Licensed Vocational Nurse Clinical Instructor

Carrington College
06.2008 - 01.2015

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Contra Costa County Health Services
12.2000 - 06.2008

Associate of Arts - Vocational Nursing

Los Medanos College
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