Sarah Jane Starr-Levitt
Arcadia,CA
Summary
I am a skilled, empathetic, calm, and professional LVN. I have experiencein in fast- paced environments. I have a passion for nursing and a desire to advocate for every patient. I hunger for knowledge and learn quickly, always asking myself how i can do things better. I wish to work in a supportive nurturing environment with people who desire the same.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Arcadia Gardens Retirement Hotel
Arcadia, California
03.2025 - 12.2025
- Provided direct patient care in a supportive retirement community facility.
- Educated residents and families on health maintenance and wellness practices.
- Maintained accurate patient records in compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Observed changes in patient conditions and reported any unusual findings to supervising physician or registered nurse.
- Implemented infection control measures per facility policy.
- Maintained accurate patient records documenting treatments, medications administered and other pertinent information.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Participated in continuing education programs to maintain licensure requirements.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance resident care plans.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Tavarua
Whittier, California
09.2023 - 01.2025
- Dispensed Methadone to patients in an outpatient clinic. Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training. Managed inventory daily.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Aveanna Home Health
Los Angeles, California
04.2020 - 10.2020
- Provided care for a 16-year-old paraplegic female
- Met her outside the house when her bus drop her off after school
- Unpacked her things changed her clothes changed her brief and fed her a snack.
- Prepared and fed her dinner.
- And hung out with her until her mother came home.
- To attract her chart on everything I did with her.And anything that happened during the shift.
Education
Licensed Vocational Nurse - Licensed Vocational Nurse
Hacienda La Puente Adult Education
La Puente, CA 07.2016 - 07.2017
Certified Nurse Assistant - Certified Nurse Assistant
Platt College Alhambra
Alhambra, CA 03.2015 - 06.2015
Elementary Education Teaching Credential - Elementary Education
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA 01.2001 - 05.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Dance Choreography And Performance
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA 08.1992 - 08.1996
Skills
- Patient care
- Medication administration
- Clinical documentation
- Infection control
- Time management
- Care coordination
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Professional development
- Patient and family communication
- Reporting and documentation
- Nursing processes
- Diabetes management
- Geriatric care
- Cultural competence
- Charting and recording
- Preventive care
- Empathetic and compassionate
- Breathing treatments
- Wound care
- Palliative care
- Family communication
Certification
CPR
Affiliations
- Ive been singing and dancing since I could walk.
- Reading: Mostly mystery/crime novels
- Movies
- Music
- Friends and family
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Arcadia Gardens Retirement Hotel
03.2025 - 12.2025
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Tavarua
09.2023 - 01.2025
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Aveanna Home Health
04.2020 - 10.2020
Licensed Vocational Nurse - Licensed Vocational Nurse
Hacienda La Puente Adult Education
07.2016 - 07.2017
Certified Nurse Assistant - Certified Nurse Assistant
Platt College Alhambra
03.2015 - 06.2015
Elementary Education Teaching Credential - Elementary Education
San Francisco State University
01.2001 - 05.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Dance Choreography And Performance
San Francisco State University
08.1992 - 08.1996