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Taylor Crawford

Hanford,CA

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate LVN who is looking to find a long term position in a clinical setting where I can utilize my knowledge and also grow as a nurse. Patient focused and performs tasks in a timely and efficient manner. Works well in high-pressure situation's, quality patient care, proficient in medication administration and strong interpersonal skills. I am dependable, work well with multidisciplinary teams and am always willing learn and perform new skills.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

LVN

Brighton Post Acute
Hanford, CA
06.2023 - Current
  • Collected blood, urine or sputum from patients to send off to get labs
  • Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to up to 30 patients per day
  • Give injections
  • Performed Treatments as ordered
  • Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills when making decisions in high-pressure situations
  • Charting
  • Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times
  • Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety
  • Demonstrated knowledge of infection control policies and procedures when providing patient care services
  • Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions
  • Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches
  • Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters,oxygen therapy, blood sugar checks,insulin administration, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene
  • Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor
  • Observed changes in the condition of patients and reported any significant findings to physicians or other healthcare professionals
  • Supervised CNAs and other staff delivering care in a post acute setting by coaching and supporting
  • Initiated admissions, transitions and discharges by communicating with colleagues as well as patients and family members

Home Health LVN

Candice Blackburn
Hanford, CA
01.2022 - 06.2024
  • One on one patient care experience
  • Attentiveness
  • Patience
  • Communication skills
  • Medication administration
  • Obtaining vitals
  • Documentation of eating habits,mood, weight, hygiene,decline or improvement in health and capabilities of ADL

CNA

Hanford Post Acute
Hanford , CA
03.2018 - 10.2019
  • obtaining vital signs
  • Quality bed side manner
  • Helping with bathing, personal hygiene, feeding and ADLS
  • Charting
  • Bathroom assist
  • Bed making, maintaining a clean space for residents and their belongings
  • Watching out for the safety and best interest of the resident
  • Reporting changes to charge nurse
  • Knowledge of fire safety and evacuation in dangerous situations
  • Patient confidentiality HIPAA
  • Answering call lights in timely manner
  • Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
  • Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
  • Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
  • Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.

Medical Assistant

Essenza Medi-Spa Breast care & Sequoia surgical
Hanford, CA
06.2014 - 08.2015
  • Administered Injections as ordered
  • Obtained vitals
  • Stand in on procedures
  • Responded to patient callbacks and phone-in prescription refill requests
  • Cleaned and maintained medical equipment following procedures and standards
  • Verified appointment times with patients, preparing charts, pre-admission and consent forms
  • Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times
  • Explained treatment procedures and physicians' instructions
  • Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies
  • Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment
  • Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person
  • Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions

Education

Associate of Science - LVN

San Joaquin Valley College
Visalia, CA
11-2020

Some College (No Degree) - CNA

Hanford Adult School
Hanford, CA
08-2017

Associate of Science - Medical Assisting

San Joaquin Valley College
Hanford, CA
08-2012

High School Diploma -

Hanford High School
Hanford, CA
06-2009

Skills

  • Compassionate Care
  • Elderly Care
  • Diabetes Management
  • Physical Assessment
  • Wound Care
  • Care Planning
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Medication Administration
  • Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Immunization Administration
  • Family Communication
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Catheter Care

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

LVN

Brighton Post Acute
06.2023 - Current

Home Health LVN

Candice Blackburn
01.2022 - 06.2024

CNA

Hanford Post Acute
03.2018 - 10.2019

Medical Assistant

Essenza Medi-Spa Breast care & Sequoia surgical
06.2014 - 08.2015

Associate of Science - LVN

San Joaquin Valley College

Some College (No Degree) - CNA

Hanford Adult School

Associate of Science - Medical Assisting

San Joaquin Valley College

High School Diploma -

Hanford High School

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