Suzanne Elwood
Palmdale,CA
Summary
Nurse graduate with a solid foundation in clinical skills, patient care, and healthcare principles. Equipped with hands-on experience from diverse clinical rotations, demonstrating proficiency in patient assessment and medication administration. Adept at working in fast-paced environments and committed to providing compassionate, patient-centered care.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Vocational Nurse
UCLA Health
06.2024 - Current
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and informed provider of results.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
12.2022 - Current
- Administered oral, sublingual, and intramuscular medications
- Assisted providers with shave and punch biopsies Educated patients on how to care for biopsy sites and sutures
- Scheduled appointments for patients
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Providence Healthcare
09.2022 - 09.2023
- Provided direct patient care to diverse patient populations
- Administered oral, intramuscular, and subcutaneous medications
- Performed point of care testing, notifying the registered nurse of results
- Performed EKGs and delivered results to the doctor
- Assisted with admission and transfer of patients
- Greeted, roomed, and obtained vital signs of patients
- Communicated effectively with other members of the health care team, patients, and patient families.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Henry Ford Jackson Hospital
10.2020 - 07.2022
- Provided direct patient care to diverse patient populations
- Inserted and maintained peripheral intravenous lines
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, syringes, and butterfly needles
- Performed point of care testing, notifying the registered nurse of results
- Assisted with admission and transfer of patients
- Greeted, roomed, and obtained vital signs of both inpatients and outpatients
- Communicated effectively with other members of the health care team, patients, and patient families.
Clinical Technician
Henry Ford Jackson Hospital
01.2019 - 09.2020
- Answered patient calls and determined proper course of care
- Recorded food and fluid intake and output
- Measured patient vital signs, reporting any abnormal results to registered nurse or provider
- Inserted and maintained peripheral intravenous lines
- Assisted with providing and maintaining a safe, clean, and clutter free environment for staff, patients, and their families.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Wellbridge of Pinckney
07.2018 - 01.2019
- Performed head to toe assessments on residents each shift, relaying changes in condition to providers
- Monitored, tracked, and reported important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery
- Provided wound care as prescribed by doctors
- Administered oral, subcutaneous, and intradermal medications.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Henry Ford Jackson Hospital
09.2014 - 07.2018
- Observed changes in patient status and response and immediately communicated concerns to nursing staff
- Delivered direct care to patients, assisting with bathing, movement, and feeding
- Obtained and documented vital signs, reporting abnormal results to nursing staff
- Conducted point of care testing, relaying results to nursing staff
- Provided and maintained a safe, clean, and clutter free environment for staff, patients, and their families.
Certified Nursing Assistant
United Methodist Retirement Communities
10.2010 - 09.2014
- Observed changes in patient status and communicated concerns to nursing staff
- Promoted good personal hygiene by aiding residents with bathing and oral hygiene
- Assisted residents with ambulation and planned therapy exercises
- Obtained vital signs, relaying abnormal values to nursing staff
- Aided in the movement in non-ambulatory to prevent breakdown.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Pasadena City College
Pasadena, CA12.2024
Practical Nurse Certificate - undefined
Jackson College
Jackson, MI05.2018
Skills
- Treatment plan implementation
- Direct Patient Care
- HIPAA Compliance
- Patient Education
- Medication Administration
- Patient Assessment
Clinical Rotation Sites
Student Nurse
Huntington Hospital,
Pasadena, CA, August 2024 - December 2024
- Advanced Medical/Surgical Nursing
- Rotated to CCU, DOU, ER, and CTU
- total hours: 270 hours
Student Nurse
Huntington Hospital
Pasadena, CA, March 2024 - June 2024
- Intermediate Medical/Surgical Nursing
- Rotated to multiple medical surgical units, OR, ER, GI center, and cath lab.
- total hours: 162 hours
Student Nurse
USC Keck
Verdugo Hills, CA, February 2024 - March 2024
- Mental Health Nursing
- Provided care on a geriatric psychiatric unit
- Total hours: 81 hours
Student Nurse
Henry Ford Jackson Hospital
Jackson, MI, March 2018-May 2018
- Women and Neonate nursing
- Provided care on a labor and delivery unit
Student Nurse
Henry Ford Jackson Hospital
Jackson, MI, January 2018 - March 2018
- Pediatric Nursing
- Provided care in NICU and Pediatric units
Student Nurse
Oaklawn Hospital
Marshall, MI, August 2017 - December 2017
- Beginner Medical Surgical Nursing
- Provided care on a medical surgical unit
Student Nurse
Mission Point Health Campus of Jackson
Jackson, MI, March 2017 - May 2017
- Foundational Nursing Care
- Provided care at a long term and acute rehabilitation center
Certification
- Michigan Practical Nurse License, 4703120081, 06/2018, 06/2025
- California Vocational Nurse License, 725321, 05/2022, 11/2023
- Basic Life Support, American Heart Association, 01/2019, 01/2025
- California IV and Blood Draw Certification, 12/2022
Timeline
Licensed Vocational Nurse
UCLA Health
06.2024 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
12.2022 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Providence Healthcare
09.2022 - 09.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse
Henry Ford Jackson Hospital
10.2020 - 07.2022
Clinical Technician
Henry Ford Jackson Hospital
01.2019 - 09.2020
Licensed Practical Nurse
Wellbridge of Pinckney
07.2018 - 01.2019
Certified Nursing Assistant
Henry Ford Jackson Hospital
09.2014 - 07.2018
Certified Nursing Assistant
United Methodist Retirement Communities
10.2010 - 09.2014
Associate of Science - Nursing
Pasadena City College
Practical Nurse Certificate - undefined
Jackson College
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