Provides direct client care in a Residential Detox setting
Assess and monitor clients' physical and emotional needs
Administer medication and treatments as prescribed by the physician
Provide education to clients about health, maintenance and disease prevention
Document client Progress in KIPU
Main focus to provide support to clients during withdrawal and recovery
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Recovery Corps
11.2019 - Current
Contribute to all aspects of patient care
Administer Medications PO, Intramuscular, Subcutaneous, And transdermal
Assist with administering injections when ordered
Manage prescriptions based on MD orders
Involve With ordering and picking up prescriptions
Responsible for Coordinating communication with the facility MD
Assist with medical intake assessments of new client admissions
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Harbor City Adult Primary Clinic
07.2018 - Current
Administered basic patient care within the scope of competency
Monitored patients' health and managed Preventative Screenings
Executed Medication Administration prescribed by the provider
Observed and documented effects of medication treatment
Educated patients on the process of examination/tests following established guidelines
Managed inbox and e-mail messages, direct booking referrals, scheduled/rescheduled appointments
Initiated follow-up appointments with patients
Transmitted In-home lab requisitions (IPPG)
Provided patient information to family members following confidentiality guidelines
Addressed member inquiries
Offered physical and emotional support to patients and their families
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
03.2009 - Current
Therapeutic Patient care established by Physicians and Registered nurses within scope of practice
Communicates with the Team to institute changes in plan of care and assists in development of nursing care
Give specified medication orally, hypodermically, intramuscularly, and topically
Executes treatments utilizing equipment as required
Perform patient related care functions
Assist physicians or other medical staff personnel with examinations and treatments by selecting and passing instruments and providing support and assistance as directed or required
Transcribes physician orders
Evaluates patients' conditions by observing signs and symptoms and reactions to therapy
Identify significant findings and initiate emergency procedures as necessary
Responsible for assessing needs for the patients to coordinate the delivery of healthcare services.(DME, Home Health, Wound Care)
Referral Requests, Ordering and monitoring patients lab and diagnostic results
Outreach screenings to assist clients with appointment scheduling, refill requests, and assistance with direct messaging for treatment needs
LVN
The Detox Center La
Los Angeles, CA
07.2024 - 01.2025
Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
Monitored vital signs and assessed patients regularly, swiftly identifying any changes in condition and addressing concerns promptly.
Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Education
Vocational Nursing -
Casa Loma College
Hawthorne, California
02.2006
Skills
Medication administration
Geriatric care
HIPAA compliance
Vital signs monitoring
Certification
Licensed Vocational Nurse, BVNPT: 221731, 07/01/06, Current
Intravenous Therapy and Blood Withdrawal Certified