Stephanie Burroughs
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Dynamic Licensed Practical Nurse with extensive experience at Clipboard Health, excelling in patient assessment and medication administration. Proven ability to develop effective care plans and ensure infection control, while delivering compassionate support to patients. Committed to optimizing patient outcomes through meticulous monitoring and collaboration with healthcare teams.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Clipboard Health
Covina, CA
06.2023 - Current
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues, and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to patients.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain, and optimize patient outcomes.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
Licensed Practical Nurse
University Park Nursing & Rehabilitation
Los Angeles, CA
07.2022 - 02.2023
- Assisted in the development and implementation of nursing policies and procedures.
- Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
- Maintained a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
- Assessed patient complaints accurately and provided appropriate interventions.
- Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
- Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical tests results.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during challenging times.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Rhino Staffing
Bluff, UT
12.2021 - 02.2022
- Managed inventory of vaccine supplies and ensured they were stored in accordance with recommended standards.
- Administered COVID-19 vaccinations following CDC guidelines and protocols.
- Instructed patients on vaccine administration, side effects, and post-vaccination care.
- Monitored patients for adverse reactions following vaccinations.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Aya Healthcare
Santa Clara, CA
08.2021 - 09.2021
- Performed COVID-19 testing on individuals who met the criteria for testing according to CDC guidelines.
- Conducted contact tracing investigations when necessary to identify potential exposures to COVID-19.
- Set up screening stations to take temperatures and check individuals for COVID-19 symptoms.
- Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
- Provided education about COVID-19 prevention, transmission, and safety measures.
- Provided support services such as scheduling appointments for follow up visits or additional tests if required.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Healthsource Global Staffing
San Diego, CA
03.2021 - 06.2021
- Administered COVID-19 vaccinations following CDC guidelines and protocols.
- Monitored patients for adverse reactions post-vaccination for a mandated period.
- Educated patients on vaccine efficacy, potential side effects, and post-vaccination care.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Mission Pines Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Las Vegas, NV
06.2020 - 02.2021
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene activities such as bathing, dressing, eating, grooming, and toileting needs.
- Adhered to facility policies and procedures while providing quality nursing care.
- Ensured that all clinical documentation is accurate and up-to-date in the electronic medical record system.
- Assessed patient complaints accurately and provided appropriate interventions.
- Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical tests results.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts.
- Directed implementation of improved patient care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives.
Licensed Practical Nurse
COVID 19 Strike team Government
Los Angeles, CA
03.2019 - 06.2020
- Maintained a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
- Conducted regular rounds to assess the status of assigned patients.
- Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical tests results.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain, and optimize patient outcomes.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues, and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Assisted physician with examinations, tests and procedures.
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Southern California Hospital
Culver City, CA
01.2014 - 11.2016
- Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
- Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical tests results.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
- Evaluated patient care procedural changes for effectiveness and made necessary adjustments.
- Worked with social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues, and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Practical Nursing
Summit College
San Bernardino, CA11-2008
High School Diploma -
Westside Academy High School
Westchester, CA06-1983
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Infection control
- Vital signs monitoring
- Electronic health records
- Care plan development
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Clipboard Health
06.2023 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
University Park Nursing & Rehabilitation
07.2022 - 02.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse
Rhino Staffing
12.2021 - 02.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse
Aya Healthcare
08.2021 - 09.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse
Healthsource Global Staffing
03.2021 - 06.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse
Mission Pines Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
06.2020 - 02.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse
COVID 19 Strike team Government
03.2019 - 06.2020
Licensed Practical Nurse
Southern California Hospital
01.2014 - 11.2016
Some College (No Degree) - Practical Nursing
Summit College
High School Diploma -
Westside Academy High School
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