Coordinate, and implement comprehensive patient care plans with medical and clinical staff.
Checking patients Blood sugar and administering Insulin to the patients and monitoring their blood sugars.
Administers treatments by dispensing medications, wound care, changing bandages, flushing catheters, peak lines, and dressing, administering oxygen, maintaining oxygen supply and equipment.
Records patient’s information by making entries in the patient EHR, notifying the charge nurse supervisor of changes or unusual conditions.
Helping other caregivers and teaching them appropriate ways to lift, turn and position the patient to their comfort.
Maintains safe, secure, and healthy patient environment by following a sepsis standard and procedures.
Monitoring meals by following prescribed dietary requirements and nutrition standard by preparing and serving meals and snacks while maintaining high standard level of hygiene.
Maintains continuity of patient care by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs in the patient journal for the next caregiver.
Updates job knowledge and maintains LPN status by participating in educational opportunities by reading professional publications fulfilling continuing education requirements.
Enhances nursing assistant and home health care company reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
Able to resolve and reconcile a conflict especially with a patient’s mental issue
Ability to offer education, emotional support and guidance for patients, families, and caregivers.
Assess patient’s condition by monitoring vital signs, recording intake and output, reviewing patient care journal, and keeping family informed.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Multnomah Inverness Jail
Maxim Healthcare
Portland , OR
08.2023 - 05.2024
Take and document all patient history and vital signs
Notifying any changes with medications discrepancies to the Lead RN.
Administer medications to the inmates using sapphire
Checking patients Blood sugar and administering Insulin to the patients and monitoring their blood sugar levels.
Administer prescribed orders of Buprenorphine to inmates and following up with the patients Opiate Withdrawal Scale.
Notifying the Lead RN of incidences of cheeking Suboxone and follow up.
Posting the medical request forms into the EHR appropriately
Working with RN and PCP to contribute to the plan of care of the inmates.
Respond to and initiate care for medical emergencies within the jail facility
Documenting MRFs clearly in the patient chart, using the SOAP method, if indicated, and EPIC "dot-phrases" and "smart phrases" as deemed appropriate per patient encounter.
Following up on specialty referral reports, clinical treatments, prescriptions, medication cancellations, etc.
Always Ensuring safety for all inmates, Embrace teamwork.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Actriv Healthcare
Vancouver, WA
09.2018 - Current
Duties assigned as a licensed nurse
Take and document all patient history and vital signs
Monitors vital signs and oxygen levels conduct other essential care treatments.
Signing of the medication administration in the MAR and medications
Organize and compile patient health history and information.
Feed and provide primary care for geriatric patients.
Provide personal hygiene assistance to patients.
Administer medication – monitoring frequency and measuring amounts
Checking patients Blood sugar and administering Insulin to the patients and monitoring their blood sugar levels.
Supervise nursing aides and assistants.
Set up, clean, and use catheters, oxygen suppliers, and other equipment
Perform non-invasive resident treatments
Perform medication administration and assistance
Assess resident needs, evaluate responses to care, and document this nursing process through charting by exception
Follow standards of nursing conduct and standard practice
Manage operations of the facility during the shift, including managing and coordinating caregiving staff.
Record a patient’s medical history accurately
Observe patients to identify effectiveness and side-effects of medications, treatments, etc.
Complete all nursing tasks, in accordance with the nursing scope of practice.
Collect samples for lab testing as assigned
Provide emotional and psychological support when needed
Communicate with patients’ providers, therapists, family members, or any other person designated by the patient, as part of a person-centered approach to effectively provide care.
Always Ensuring safety for all clients Embrace teamwork.
Licensed Practical Nurse
NaphCare
Vancouver, Washington
01.2020 - 02.2023
Take and document all patient history and vital signs
Assist with daily triage/sick call, minor medical surgical procedures and examinations and/or treatments
Administer medications as prescribed by the physician
Checking patients Blood sugar and administering Insulin to the patients and monitoring their blood sugar levels.
Perform venipuncture and I.V. therapy
Collect samples, specimens and culture
Administer prescribed orders of Buprenorphine, Methadone, Librium, Diazepam and following up with the patients Opiate Withdrawal Scale.
Posting the medical request forms into the EHR and posting them to the preferred request.
Initiate and document prescribed protocol agreement
Respond to and initiate care for medical emergencies within the facility
Always Ensuring safety for all clients Embrace teamwork.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Vibra Specialty Hospital
Portland, Oregon
06.2019 - 05.2021
Duties assigned as a licensed nurse
Take and document all patient history and vital signs
Provide primary nursing care to residents with varying backgrounds and medical histories
Assists with new admissions
Assist with Tube feeding,Perform venipuncture and I.V. therapy
Monitors vital signs and oxygen levels conduct other essential care treatments.
Signing of the medication administration in the EHR.
Monitor and communicate changes of condition to provider
Provide medical intervention as needed for emergent needs to the house Supervisor/Lead Nurse.
Communicate needs of resident to outside providers including but not limited to: Primary Care Provider, Pharmacy, etc.
Communicate resident condition to family, and or responsible party members
Implement and follow Primary Care Providers orders
Perform wound care, maintain IV lines and other drains ie Foley catheters
Monitoring changes with patients on trach and vent machines.
Always Ensuring safety and Embrace teamwork.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Providence Mt ST Vincent
West Seattle, WA
06.2017 - 12.2019
Helping clients with activities of daily living
Monitors vital signs and oxygen levels
Help clients with hygiene needs such as incontinence, oral care, bed bath, shower, shaving, dressing, haircut, ambulation, and exercises through walks
Repositioning immobile clients Hospice care.
Always Ensuring safety for all clients Embrace teamwork.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Family Resource Home care
Seattle, Washington
03.2017 - 04.2018
Helping clients with activities of daily living Administer medications
Food preparations according to their dietary requirements and feeding
Light housekeeping and laundry Administering oxygen, blood glucose checks and insulin injections Helps in feeding.
Monitors vital signs and oxygen levels
Signing of the medication administration in the MAR and medications
Assistance Help clients with hygiene needs such as incontinence, oral care, bed bath, shower, shaving, dressing, haircut, ambulation, and exercises through walks
Repositioning immobile clients Hospice care Regular checking of smoke detectors and Fire extinguishers
Always Ensuring safety for all clients Embrace teamwork.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Husky Senior Care
Seattle, Washington
03.2016 - 04.2018
Helping clients with activities of daily living Administer medications
Food preparations according to their dietary requirements and feeding
Light housekeeping and laundry , blood glucose checks and insulin injections Helps in feeding,
Monitors vital signs and oxygen levels
Assistance Help clients with hygiene needs such as incontinence, oral care, bed bath, shower, shaving, dressing, haircut, ambulation, and exercises through walks
Repositioning immobile clients Hospice care Regular checking of smoke detectors and Fire extinguishers
Always Ensuring safety for all clients Embrace teamwork.
Caregiver
Nd's Adult Family Home
Sea Tac, Washington
09.2016 - 03.2017
Helping clients with activities of daily living Administer medications
Food preparations according to their dietary requirements and feeding
Light housekeeping and laundry,Helps in feeding
Monitors vital signs and oxygen levels
Assistance Help clients with hygiene needs such as incontinence, oral care, bed bath, shower, shaving, dressing, haircut, ambulation, and exercises through walks
Repositioning immobile clients Hospice care Regular checking of smoke detectors and Fire extinguishers
Always Ensuring safety for all clients Embrace teamwork.
Resident care Manager
The Loving Ones Adult Family Home
Des Moines
06.2016 - 03.2017
Helping clients with activities of daily living
Administer medications
Food preparations according to their dietary requirements and feeding
Light housekeeping and laundry , blood glucose checks and insulin injections, Helps in feeding,
Monitors vital signs and oxygen levels
Signing of the medication administration in the MAR
Help clients with hygiene needs such as incontinence, oral care, bed bath, shower, shaving, dressing, haircut, ambulation, and exercises through walks
Repositioning immobile clients Hospice care Regular checking of smoke detectors and Fire extinguishers
Always Ensuring safety for all clients Embrace teamwork.
Education
American Heart Foundation
09.2023
11.2018
Blossom CNA School
08.2016
Blossom CNA School
08.2016
DSHS
07.2016
DSHS
07.2016
DSHS
07.2016
DSHS Washington
06.2016
DSHS
03.2016
DSHS Washington
03.2016
National CPR Foundation
02.2016
DSHS
02.2016
DSHS
02.2016
Nightingale College – Utah
Sumner College
WA state Food Worker card
Skills
Developing comprehensive patient care plans
Coordinating and implementing patient care plans
Teaching assisted living techniques
Administering medications and treatments
Recording patient information
Teaching appropriate lifting and positioning techniques
Maintaining a safe and healthy patient environment
Monitoring meals and dietary requirements
Documenting and communicating patient care actions
Updating job knowledge and maintaining LPN status
Adhering to professional standards and policies
Resolving conflicts
Offering education and emotional support
Assessing patient condition
Career Traits
I have strong observation and assessments skills which has enabled me to work well with caregivers, nurses, and other medical staff.
Duties Assigned
Take and document all patient history and vital signs.
Transcribe therapeutic orders.
Helping clients with activities of daily living
Administer medications.
Performing venipuncture and IV therapy
Individualized charting for each client on daily basis
Food preparations according to their dietary requirements and feeding.
Light housekeeping and laundry
Administering oxygen, blood glucose checks and insulin injections
Helps in tube feeding, Medication administration and flashing.
Monitors vital signs and oxygen levels.
Signing of the medication administration in the MAR and medications Assistance
Help clients with hygiene needs such as incontinence, oral care, bed bath, shower, shaving, dressing, haircut, ambulation, and exercises through walks.
Repositioning immobile clients
Hospice care
Regular checking of smoke detectors and Fire extinguishers.
Paraeducator, Special Education at Amergis Healthcare Services / Maxim HealthcareParaeducator, Special Education at Amergis Healthcare Services / Maxim Healthcare