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Shannon Emmes

LVN
Arcata,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. Well-qualified medical professional with experience triaging patients, capturing information and completing basic procedures such as wound care. Excellent communication, prioritization and multitasking abilities with sound judgment and compassionate nature. Background in clinic and hospital environments.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

LVN

Mad River Community Hospital
Arcata, CA
09.2017 - Current
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
  • Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising RN.
  • Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
  • Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
  • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
  • Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
  • Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.

Education

LVN - Nursing

College of The Redwoods
Eureka, CA
08.2010

Skills

  • Medication administration
  • Medical History Documenting
  • Patient Charting and Reporting
  • Lab Specimens and Collections
  • Sterile Procedures and Techniques
  • Medical Histories and Vital Statistics
  • Immunization Administration
  • Recording Vital Signs

Timeline

LVN

Mad River Community Hospital
09.2017 - Current

LVN - Nursing

College of The Redwoods
Shannon EmmesLVN