Sherry Gaines
LVN
Manteca,CA
Summary
[State]-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.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
LVN Floor Nurse
Bethany Nursing Home
Ripon , CA
2009.07 - Current
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes and treatment implementations.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
CNA
Avalon Care Center
Modesto , CA
2003.04 - 2009.06
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Education
No Degree - Nursing
West Med College
Merced, CASkills
- Staff Supervision
- Nursing Staff Supervision
- Medication Administration
- Procedure Explanation
- Patient Observation
- Patient Charting
- Wound Dressing
- Vital Signs Recording
- Dementia Knowledge and Care
- Attention to Detail
- Time Management
Timeline
LVN Floor Nurse
Bethany Nursing Home
2009.07 - Current
CNA
Avalon Care Center
2003.04 - 2009.06
No Degree - Nursing
West Med College
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