RYAN SWARTOUT
Rialto Post Acute Care
Fontana,CA
1
Certification
15
years of professional experience
Dedicated and compassionate Licensed Vocational Nurse with extensive experience in sample collection, blood draw, IV insertion and infection control. Works well under pressure and makes accurate decisions in fast-paced, unpredictable and stressful environments. Detail-oriented, responsive and proficient in routine care and emergency response.
Work History
LVN
9 Months- Administered medications and monitored patient responses, maintaining accuracy with physician orders and care plans.
- Collaborated with registered nurses and physicians to coordinate daily patient care across assigned units.
- Strong communication and customer service skills, especially with elderly or vulnerable populations
- Comfortable working independently with minimal supervision
- Mission-driven and passionate about helping patients get the proactive care they need
- Reinforced discharge instructions and patient education to support recovery and continuity of care.
- Prioritized assigned patient needs and adjusted care delivery to maintain efficient unit operations.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Educated family members on proper caregiving techniques, alleviating stressors associated with caring for loved ones at home.
LVN
2 Years- Prevented medication errors by meticulously reviewing physician orders and administering medications as prescribed.
- Monitored respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels to ensure optimal patient care.
- Provided wound care, treatments, and assistance with procedures to support patient recovery.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
LVN
10 Months- Assessed patients to identify and manage wounds, behavioral concerns, and symptoms for comprehensive care.
- Promoted patient safety through vigilant monitoring of vital signs and reporting any abnormalities to the appropriate healthcare provider promptly.
- Provided immediate assistance during emergencies and routine situations to assess needs and deliver appropriate care.
- Coordinated admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges to ensure smooth patient flow.
LVN
1 Year- Conducted wound assessments for patients and educated patients and family members on cleaning and dressing wounds and identifying signs of infection.
- Provided direct care to patients with various medical conditions. with various wounds caused by injuries, medical treatments and diseases.
- Treated complex wounds including diabetic ulcers, vascular wounds and trauma-related wounds.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to assess patient needs, manage wounds, and track healing progress for optimal outcomes.
- Measured wound depth to support treatment methods and monitor healing.
- Classified wounds using staging system based on visual evaluation of affected tissue.
- Devised and implemented individualized skin care plans to minimize patient skin breakdown and promote healing.
- Educated patients and families on effective condition management strategies to enhance understanding and compliance.
- Continually assessed patient pain levels and applied appropriate pain management techniques.
LVN
1 Year- Administered prescribed medications and initiated intravenous fluids to effectively manage patient symptoms and address underlying health issues.
- Provided wound care to patients by changing dressings and applying medicated compounds. by changing dressings and applying medicated compounds.
- Inserted, cared for and removed patients' catheters and monitored fluid output.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Monitored infection control procedures, ensuring compliance and promoting facility-wide health and safety.
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop and implement personalized care plans for improved patient outcomes.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
LVN
6 Months- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
- Provided pre- and post-operative nursing care.
- Coordinated patient admissions, transfers, and discharges to ensure seamless care transitions.
- Supervised and delegated tasks to nursing and ancillary staff based on staffing requirements, optimizing team performance during shifts.
- Organized and delegated tasks during rapid response and high-pressure code situations.
- Educated patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment and disease prevention.
- Provided behavioral and emotional support while closely supervising patients with dementia and Alzheimer's, enhancing patient safety and comfort.
- Collected blood, urine or sputum from patients to perform routine laboratory tests.
LVN
1 Year 11 Months- Delivered comprehensive pre- and post-operative nursing care to ensure optimal patient recovery and satisfaction.
- Applied interventions to progress patients toward wellness and address maintenance of wellness.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to assess patient needs, develop care plans, and implement tailored interventions.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Measured patients' temperatures and blood pressures in clinical settings., dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical history.
- Fostered safety culture for patients and staff through accurate identification, thorough documentation, and proactive prevention measures.
- Responded to patients' calls to assess their needs and provide assistance. to determine how to assist.
LVN
5 Years 10 Months- Administered medications and tracked dosages to maintain accurate documentation of patient conditions.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Inserted, cared for and removed patients' catheters while monitoring fluid output to ensure comfort and health.
- Assisted with patients' nutritional needs by setting up self-feeding assistance or directly feeding individuals with severely limited mobility.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Educated patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses and treatment options to promote understanding and adherence to care plans.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
LVN
2 Years 7 Months- Provided assistance with patient care needs in a clinical setting., collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Administered prescribed medications and initiated intravenous fluids, accurately recording times and amounts on patient charts.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Worked with registered nurses to deliver comprehensive, high-quality care to patients.
- Managed patients' hygiene with comprehensive care for toileting, bathing and grooming needs.
- Monitored patients for physical changes in health status throughout care., emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Reported patient status and care issues to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers to ensure comprehensive support.
- Documented changes in patient conditions and collaborated with supervising healthcare provider to address concerns.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
Education
Skills
Multitasking
Intravenous Medications
Patient Mobility Support
Care planning
Samples Collection
Patient Charting
Care planning
Dementia care
Daily activity support
First Aid and CPR
Critical Thinking
Sample collection
HIPAA Compliance
Certification
- Licensed Vocational Nurse LICENSE NUMBER: 268769
- Exp: 2028-09-30 IV Certified
- BLS Certified
- IV Certified
Timeline
LVN
Rialto Post Acute Care
01.2026 - CurrentRead More
LVN
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07.2024 - 05.2025Read More
LVN
Corona Regional Medical Center
10.2023 - 10.2025Read More
LVN
Asistencia Villa Rehabilitation and Care Center
05.2023 - 05.2024Read More
LVN
Gordon Lane Care Center
04.2022 - 04.2023Read More
LVN
Bella Vista Health Center
09.2021 - 03.2022Read More
LVN
Terrace View Care Center
01.2020 - 12.2021Read More
LVN
Casa Bonita Convalescent Hospital
01.2014 - 11.2019Read More
LVN
Lakewood Manor
05.2011 - 12.2013Read More
American Career College
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Mt San Antonio College
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