Proficient and caring nurse team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
09.2023 - 05.2024
Administers Flu and Covid-19 vaccination to patients
Implements and adheres to infection control policies and procedure
Keeps record of patients' vaccinations and vaccines' proper storage
Explains vaccination protocol set out by Center for Disease Control
Answers patients' questions on potential side effects and other related issues while ensuring patient comfort
Keeps patient, especially children calm and establishes trust
Provides emotional support to patients and keeps all patient information confidential
Monitors patients' reactions to the shots they received
Maintains inventory of supplies needed to administer vaccines.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Legacy Personnel
03.2023 - 09.2023
Observes inmate/patient for signs of physical or mental distress and reporting any abnormalities
Provides emergency first aid as needed to inmate/patient
Provides basic nursing care to inmate/patient, such as changing bandages, administering medications, injections, takes vital signs, blood sugar readings, and changing g-tube dressings
Monitors and orders medical supply in the unit
Maintains accurate, legible, and complete records of inmate/patient care in the Electronic Medication Record System (CERNER)
Provides education to inmate/patient about health issues, diet and hygiene.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Aya Healthcare
10.2021 - 12.2022
Reviewed patients screening questions, confirms that parent/guardian consent has been received and signed prior to administering vaccine
Provided patients with instructions that included a warning of potential side effects associated with Covid-19 vaccines
Checked database and verbally asked patients to confirm that they didn't have any reported allergies or health concerns prior to administering vaccine
Communicated interventions to take if patient experiences an adverse reaction to vaccine
Completes all documentation in Epic
Kept younger patients calm while administering shot
Answered any questions patients had prior to administering Covid-19 vaccine
Administered Covid-19 vaccine to adults, teens, and children as per CDC and FDA age guidelines
Carefully monitored initial patient reaction to Covid-19 vaccine
Performs other duties in addition to giving Covid-19 shots including observation post vaccination administration, patient registration, and quality assurance.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Elwyn California
07.2021 - 07.2022
Working under the supervision of the RN House Manager, administers medications, renders care, PEG tube feedings and wound site care
Renders tracheostomy care and breathing treatments
Took and recorded consumers' blood pressure, temperature, and pulse
Measured and recorded consumers' weight and height
Monitored intake and output
Monitored meals and meals intake
Performed weekly and monthly skin assessments
Reviewed labs and contacted physicians as necessary
Communicated with the rest of the nursing team and family members
Made CNA assignment at the beginning of the shift
Contacted Physicians as needed to report changes and receive new medications and/or treatment.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Bio Reference
04.2021 - 07.2021
Helps safely manage the flow of people arriving for their appointment
Checks and completes all required paperwork to perform Covid-19 testing (nasal swab)
Performs nasal swab collection for lab testing
Properly handles and submits test samples to lab
Follows the laboratory's procedure regarding specimen handling, processing, test analysis report and maintains record of patient's test result
Performs laboratory testing of specimen collected from patients
Accurately inputs data test results in the computer program.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
All Saints Sub Acute and Skilled Nursing
11.2019 - 10.2020
Monitored 13-17 assigned residents, accurately updates information in their charts, and progress of treatments
Provides direct patient care, medication pass, assessments, and electronic charting
Weighed, measured, and recorded vital signs including temperature and blood pressure
Administered controlled narcotics, assuming full responsibility for possession of keys
Performed wound care treatment as ordered by providers
Prepared and administered glucose testing, and insulin injections to residents
Documented symptoms, medical histories, and current medications
Reports changes in resident's condition and other matters of concern requiring prompt attention
Provides education to residents and/or family members while in compliance with HIPAA
Educates CNA's and other personnel on the prevention of infectious bacteria.
Legal Processing Assistant
Superior Court of California, County of Alameda
06.2007 - 03.2018
Receives and examines legal documents for completeness, timeliness and sufficiency of information
Returns unacceptable documents, noting discrepancies and reasons for rejection
Assists the public in person, by phone, or by email
Provides procedural information regarding status of legal cases
Answers inquiries and explains legal filing processes and procedures, basic rules of court and court fees
Verifies, enters, retrieves, corrects and updates information in automated record keeping systems
Makes docket entries on new cases filed on Civil, Small Claims, Adoptions, Mental Health, Family Law, and Appeal
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