Diligent nursing professional brings strong foundation of medical knowledge and patient care expertise, honed over 10 years of industry experience. Trained in Case Management wound care treatment and patient care with extensive knowledge of Tracheostomy ventilation patient care.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Integrated Services Network Registry
12.2022 - 01.2023
Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervisor
Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervisor.
Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
Documented medications administered, treatments and patient procedures performed in appropriate records according to privacy requirements.
Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes and treatment implementations.
Cared for patients' wounds and changed dressings.
Worked with patients diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, congestive heart failure (CHF), cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), diabetes or sepsis to asses needs and determine best options for care.
LVN Charge Nurse
SunnySide Nursing And Post Acute Subacute
01.2022 - 09.2022
Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
Documented medications administered, treatments and patient procedures performed in appropriate records according to privacy requirements.
Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes and treatment implementations.
Documented information in patients' electronic medical record, relaying information to clinicians and care providers to facilitate continuity of care.
Cared for patients' wounds and changed dressings.
Interacted smoothly with patients and loved ones, updated on care plans and advocated for needs.
Worked with patients diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, congestive heart failure (CHF), cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), diabetes or sepsis to asses needs and determine best options for care.
Managed JP drains and chest, nasogastric, G and peg tubes.
Managed various medications and treatments such as peritoneal dialysis, IV push, oral, subcutaneous, IV infusion and and intramuscular injections.
LVN Charge Nurse
Gardena Convalescent Center
11.2020 - 04.2021
Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
Documented medications administered, treatments and patient procedures performed in appropriate records according to privacy requirements.
Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes and treatment implementations.
Documented information in patients' electronic medical record, relaying information to clinicians and care providers to facilitate continuity of care.
Interacted smoothly with patients and loved ones, updated on care plans and advocated for needs.
Worked with patients diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, congestive heart failure (CHF), cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), diabetes or sepsis to asses needs and determine best options for care.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Providence Little Company Of Mary Sub Acute Care Center
01.2018 - 11.2020
Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervisor.
Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
Worked with patients diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, congestive heart failure (CHF), cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), diabetes or sepsis to asses needs and determine best options for care.
Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders and communicating with ancillary departments.
Managed JP drains and chest, nasogastric, G and peg tubes.
Supervised patient admissions and discharges from hospital to home care, rehabilitative facility or self-care.
Cared for patients' wounds and changed dressings.
Outreach Coordinator Licensed Vocational Nurse
Illumination Foundation
03.2016 - 12.2018
Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
Prepared patients for surgery, educating patients and family members on surgical procedures.
Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
Licensed Vocational Nurse II
Kaiser Permanente Family Medicine OBGYN
03.2015 - 09.2017
Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervisor
Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
Prepared patients for surgery, educating patients and family members on surgical procedures.
Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Nurse Finders Agency / KAISER PERMANENTE
01.2011 - 04.2015
Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervisor
Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
Charge Nurse PartTime
Sherman Oaks Congregation Subacute
01.2018 - 01.2019
Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders and communicating with ancillary departments.
Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking and administration.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes and treatment implementations.
Worked with patients diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, congestive heart failure (CHF), cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), diabetes or sepsis to asses needs and determine best options for care.
Identified unit areas of inadequacy and adjusted procedures to close gaps and improve policies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grambling State University
Grambling, LA
Business
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ
Associate of Science - Vocational Nursing
Everest College - Alhambra
Alhambra, CA
09.2011
Skills
EMR Systems
PCC Proficient
IV Certification
Wound Care Treatment
Task Delegation
Tracheostomy Care
Case Management
Tracheotomy Tubes
Timeline
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Integrated Services Network Registry
12.2022 - 01.2023
LVN Charge Nurse
SunnySide Nursing And Post Acute Subacute
01.2022 - 09.2022
LVN Charge Nurse
Gardena Convalescent Center
11.2020 - 04.2021
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Providence Little Company Of Mary Sub Acute Care Center
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