Organized Licensed Vocation Nurse/ Case Manager with experience providing skilled care to diverse patient populations. Compassionate professional with great engagement skills. Prioritize tasks and maintains accurate documentation.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Gardena Memorial Hospital Subacute Department
03.2020 - Current
Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures
Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels
Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions
Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records
Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges
Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Providence Little Company Of Mary Sub Acute Care Center
01.2018 - 01.2020
Provided patient care to critically ill patients PICC line site monitoring and dressing changed
Self directed with astute judgement skills
Gathered samples such as blood and urine to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests
Gathered patient data, cleaned wounds and changed catheters as part of comprehensive support
Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding
Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions, and follow-up care
Treated patients with strokes, head traumas, comas, and intracranial hematomas.
Clinical Care Coordinator/Charge Licensed Vocational Nurse
LGBTQ Hollywood
01.2019 - 07.2019
Set up educational programs for clinical staff to enhance skills and knowledge
Served as a liaison between patients, providers, insurers, and community resources to ensure optimal service delivery throughout the continuum of care.
Built strong relationships with patients and families for optimized care satisfaction
Reduced hospital readmission rates through effective discharge planning and coordination of post-acute care services.
Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care
Championed patient advocacy, ensuring that the unique needs and preferences of each individual were respected and addressed throughout the care process.
Liaised with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient care plans and provide highest quality of care.
Case Manager/ Licensed Vocational Nurse
Illumination Foundation
03.2016 - 12.2018
Documented patient information obtained from interviews concerning symptoms, medications and prior treatment
Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records
Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance
Delivered oral medications, intramuscular injections and IV fluids to mitigate or resolve patient symptoms
Collaborated with physicians on evaluation of care plan outcomes, implementing or adjusting interventions accordingly
Responsible for primary care, case management, and medication management
Assisted in resolving and satisfying client requests and internal operational issues
Maintained good communication between department heads, medical staff and governing boards by attending board meetings and synchronizing interdepartmental functions.
Licensed Vocational Nurse/ Charge Nurse/ Part Time
Sherman Oaks Congregate Subacute Faculty
02.2018 - 08.2018
Administered oral medications, intramuscular injections and IV fluids to mitigate or resolve patient symptoms
Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance
Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic records
Communicated effectively with Registered Nurses and Physicians.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Kaiser Permanente OBGYN
04.2015 - 08.2017
Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records
Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions
Documented patient information obtained from interviews concerning symptoms, medications and prior treatment
Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
Nursefinders Nurse Registry
Facilities
01.2011 - 04.2016
Administered oral medications, intramuscular injections and IV fluids to mitigate or resolve patient symptoms
Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance
Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies
Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding
Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests
Provided patient education.
Licensed Vocational Nurse/ Charge Nurse
11.2012 - 04.2015
Education
Bachelor of Science Nursing -
Grambling State University
01.2012
Nursing Science -
Everest College
01.2012
Skills
Operating Plans Development
Employee Supervision
Case Management
Epic Systems
Case Documentation
Nursing Operations Management
In-service Programs
Facility Oversight
Administrative Staff Supervision
Organization and Multitasking
Timeline
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Gardena Memorial Hospital Subacute Department
03.2020 - Current
Clinical Care Coordinator/Charge Licensed Vocational Nurse
LGBTQ Hollywood
01.2019 - 07.2019
Licensed Vocational Nurse/ Charge Nurse/ Part Time
Sherman Oaks Congregate Subacute Faculty
02.2018 - 08.2018
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Providence Little Company Of Mary Sub Acute Care Center
01.2018 - 01.2020
Case Manager/ Licensed Vocational Nurse
Illumination Foundation
03.2016 - 12.2018
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Kaiser Permanente OBGYN
04.2015 - 08.2017
Licensed Vocational Nurse/ Charge Nurse
11.2012 - 04.2015
Nursefinders Nurse Registry
Facilities
01.2011 - 04.2016
Bachelor of Science Nursing -
Grambling State University
Nursing Science -
Everest College
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