Shalini Sharma
Stockton,CA
Summary
CA Licensed Vocational Nurse with proven expertise in managing total nursing care and administering prescribed medications and treatments according to approved nursing techniques. Assists in delivery of patient care through nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. Demonstrated competency directing and guiding patient teaching and activities to promote individual treatment programs. Excellent communication, prioritization and multitasking abilities with sound judgment and compassionate nature.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
LVN
Clearwater Health And Rehabilitation Center
01.2020 - Current
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
LVN
O'connor Woods, A Senior Living Community
06.2019 - 10.2020
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
CNA
O'connor Woods, A Senior Living Community
08.2017 - 06.2019
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Checked and documented patient vitals.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
Education
No Degree - Nursing
Xavier College School of Nursing
Stockton, CA05.2019
Associate of Science - Health Sciences
San Joaquin Delta College
05.2018
Skills
- Charting and Documenting
- Staff Scheduling
- Patient Management
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Issue Resolution
- Nurse and CNA Supervision
- Medication Distribution
- Dementia Knowledge and Care
Additional Information
Currently enrolled in the RN program at Xavier School of Nursing.
Timeline
LVN
Clearwater Health And Rehabilitation Center
01.2020 - Current
LVN
O'connor Woods, A Senior Living Community
06.2019 - 10.2020
CNA
O'connor Woods, A Senior Living Community
08.2017 - 06.2019
No Degree - Nursing
Xavier College School of Nursing
Associate of Science - Health Sciences
San Joaquin Delta College
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