Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Clinical Experience
Accomplishments
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Shantavia Foster

Long Beach,CA

Summary

Compassionate and dependable Licensed Vocational Nurse with experience in hospice care, school nursing, home health, sub-acute, and long-term care settings. Skilled in patient assessments, medication administration, vital signs monitoring, wound care, and family support. Adaptable clinician known for patient advocacy, calm decision-making, and delivering high-quality, patient-centered care across diverse populations.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

School Nurse

Amergis / Maxim Healthcare
08.2025 - Current
  • Assess and manage student health concerns, injuries, and acute illnesses
  • Administer medications and treatments according to care plans
  • Maintain accurate health documentation and ensure compliance with school health policies
  • Communicate effectively with students, families, and school staff

Hospice LVN

American All Care Services
Orange County, CA
04.2025 - Current
  • Perform comprehensive patient assessments and monitor changes in condition
  • Monitor vital signs, pain levels, and overall comfort
  • Administer medications per physician orders and hospice protocols
  • Provide emotional support and education to patients and families
  • Advocate for patient needs while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams

Home Caregiver

Living Well
Los Alamitos, CA
01.2023 - 04.2024
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living including hygiene, dressing, feeding, and mobility
  • Provided medication reminders and ensured patient safety in the home

Education

Vocational Nursing Diploma -

Angeles Institute
Anaheim, CA
02.2025

Skills

Patient Assessments & Vital Signs Monitoring

Medication Administration & Pain Management

Hospice & End-of-Life Care

Home Health & Care Plan Implementation

School Health & Student Care Management

Wound Care, Dressing Changes & Pressure Ulcer Prevention

ADLs Support, Mobility Assistance & Patient Safety

Patient & Family Education, Emotional Support & Advocacy

Infection Control & Safety Protocols

Clinical Documentation & Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Collaboration with Interdisciplinary Teams

Emergency Response & Health Screening

Communication with Parents, Teachers, and Caregivers

Certification

  • Licensed Vocational Nurse, California — License #759280
  • BLS / CPR Certified

Clinical Experience

  • Completed 1,500+ clinical hours in sub-acute, long-term care, mental health, and acute settings including French Park Care Center, Kindred Hospital Baldwin Park, Del Rio Convalescent Care Center, and St. Edna.
  • Experience includes medication administration, wound care, tracheostomy and G-tube care, specimen collection, patient mobility, infection control, and head-to-toe assessments.

Accomplishments

    Certified Nurse Assistant

Timeline

School Nurse

Amergis / Maxim Healthcare
08.2025 - Current

Hospice LVN

American All Care Services
04.2025 - Current

Home Caregiver

Living Well
01.2023 - 04.2024

Vocational Nursing Diploma -

Angeles Institute