Sandy Vang
Garden Grove,CA
Summary
Experienced LVN with solid background in providing quality patient care within fast-paced hospital environments. Strengths include keen clinical judgment, exceptional communication skills, and ability to adapt to changing situations. Displayed noteworthy contribution in enhancing patient satisfaction and streamlining healthcare processes in previous roles.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
LVN - Visiting Nurse
Alternative Home Health
La Mirada
01.2024 - Current
- Provided direct patient care by taking vital signs, administering medications and treatments, and providing wound care.
- Monitored patient progress, reported changes to physician and provided education to families regarding medical conditions.
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques such as medication administration, nutrition management and disease prevention strategies.
- Conducted physical assessments of patients on a regular basis.
- Collaborated with other healthcare providers including physicians, nurses and specialists in order to coordinate optimal patient care plans.
LVN - School Nurse
Amergis
Orange
08.2022 - 05.2024
- Advised parents and guardians about their child's health status at school or home.
- Provided health services to students, including first aid and administering medication.
- Maintained accurate records of student health information.
- Implemented school policies related to health and safety of students.
- Collaborated with teachers and other staff members to ensure a safe learning environment for students.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving student health issues.
- Educated faculty members on recognizing signs of illness in students.
- Documented observations of student behavior, complaints or physical symptoms.
- Applied sound decision-making process to school nursing practice.
- Administered and supervised administration of prescription medication to students.
LVN - Visiting Nurse
Unison Home Health
Rosemead
07.2023 - 08.2023
- Provided direct patient care by taking vital signs, administering medications and treatments, and providing wound care.
- Responded quickly to life threatening situations using appropriate interventions based on established protocols.
- Educated patients about preventative measures for healthy living such as exercise routines, dietary guidelines and smoking cessation programs.
- Monitored patient progress, reported changes to physician and provided education to families regarding medical conditions.
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques such as medication administration, nutrition management and disease prevention strategies.
LVN - Home Health
Avery Home Health
Orange
01.2022 - 08.2022
- Conducted physical assessments of patients on a regular basis.
- Responded quickly to life threatening situations using appropriate interventions based on established protocols.
- Monitored patient progress, reported changes to physician and provided education to families regarding medical conditions.
- Provided direct patient care by taking vital signs, administering medications and treatments, and providing wound care.
- Maintained accurate medical records for each patient utilizing electronic health record systems.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
- Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to patients.
LVN - Charge Nurse
Rose Villa Healthcare Center
Bellflower
10.2019 - 09.2021
- Performed patient assessments, developed individualized care plans, and monitored progress.
- Managed resources effectively by ensuring that supplies were ordered on time.
- Monitored vital signs, recorded observations, and reported changes to physicians or nurses in charge.
- Assigned tasks appropriately based on each staff member's abilities.
- Adhered to infection control standards while handling specimens or performing any clinical duties.
- Assisted in training new staff members on nursing procedures and protocols.
- Assisted with discharge planning for patients upon completion of their treatment plan.
- Administered medications according to physician orders and monitored patient response.
- Ensured compliance with all safety regulations and policies within the facility.
Education
LVN - LVN
Angeles Institute
Artesia, CA02-2019
High School Diploma -
Sunnyside High School
Fresno, CA06-2014
Skills
- Diabetes management
- Clinical Documentation
- Vital signs monitoring
- Pediatric Care
- Tracheostomy Care
- Elderly Care
- Wound Care
- Physical Assessment
- Emergency Response
- Medication Administration
- Staff direction and task delegation
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Patient Management
Timeline
LVN - Visiting Nurse
Alternative Home Health
01.2024 - Current
LVN - Visiting Nurse
Unison Home Health
07.2023 - 08.2023
LVN - School Nurse
Amergis
08.2022 - 05.2024
LVN - Home Health
Avery Home Health
01.2022 - 08.2022
LVN - Charge Nurse
Rose Villa Healthcare Center
10.2019 - 09.2021
LVN - LVN
Angeles Institute
High School Diploma -
Sunnyside High School
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