Shiela Rowe
San Diego,CA
Summary
Dedicated Sr. LVN at UCSD Health with expertise in medication administration and patient education. Proven track record in enhancing patient satisfaction through compassionate care and effective communication. Skilled in vital signs monitoring and EMR documentation, ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations while advocating for patient needs in a fast-paced environment.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. LVN
UCSD Health
05.2006 - 11.2022
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Streamlined patient flow in a busy clinic setting, ensuring timely access to care for all patients.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms'
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Safeguarded patient confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA regulations and maintaining secure medical records.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Point of Care testing
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Strengthened infection control measures by strictly following hand hygiene protocols and utilizing personal protective equipment when necessary.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
Education
No Degree - Vocational Nursing
Maric College of Medical Careers
San Diego, CA10-2005
Skills
- Vital signs
- Immunization administration
- Medication administration
- Wound care
- Breathing treatments
- Pulse oximetry tracking
- EKG administration
- EPIC EMR software
- Charting and recording
- HIPAA compliance
- Infection control
- Aseptic techniques
- Intravenous therapy and blood withdrawal certification
- Tuberculosis testing
- Regulatory requirements
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Empathetic and compassionate
- Patient education
Timeline
Sr. LVN
UCSD Health
05.2006 - 11.2022
No Degree - Vocational Nursing
Maric College of Medical Careers
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