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Thiva Sysawang-Khem

Lakewood,CA

Summary

Compassionate LVN with extensive experience at Maywood Healthcare And Wellness Centre, excelling in medication administration, wound care and patient education. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective communication and individualized care strategies, resulting in improved healing times for complex wounds. Committed to quality improvement and fostering strong patient relationships.

Work History

LVN

Maywood Healthcare And Wellness Centre
Maywood, CA
2014 - 2022
  • Administered medications and monitored patient responses in compliance with care plans.
  • Assisted in daily living activities to enhance patient comfort and well-being.
  • Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized care strategies.
  • Documented patient progress and communicated changes to multidisciplinary teams.
  • Educated patients and families on health management techniques and resources.
  • Provided compassionate support, fostering positive relationships with patients and families.
  • Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance healthcare delivery standards.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for optimal patient outcomes.
  • Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
  • Educated family members on proper caregiving techniques, alleviating stressors associated with caring for loved ones at home.
  • Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
  • Provided excellent wound care management, resulting in faster healing times for patients with complex wounds.
  • Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.

LVN

Primary/Enhanced Care Home Health
La Habra, CA
2006 - 2014
  • Assisted in daily living activities to enhance patient comfort and well-being.
  • Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized care strategies.
  • Documented patient progress and communicated changes to multidisciplinary teams.
  • Educated patients and families on health management techniques and resources.
  • Provided compassionate support, fostering positive relationships with patients and families.
  • Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance healthcare delivery standards.
  • 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.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Promoted patient safety through vigilant monitoring of vital signs and reporting any abnormalities to the appropriate healthcare provider promptly.
  • Facilitated effective communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care during transitions between facilities or levels of care.
  • Educated family members on proper caregiving techniques, alleviating stressors associated with caring for loved ones at home.
  • Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
  • Provided excellent wound care management, resulting in faster healing times for patients with complex wounds.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
  • Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
  • Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
  • Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
  • Administered medications and injections to patients.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.

Education

Diploma -

Pacific College of Oriental Medicine
CA

Skills

Medication administration

Geriatric care

HIPAA compliance

Vital signs monitoring

Catheter care

Compassionate care

Patient care

Clinical judgment

Patient education

Direct patient care

Infection control

Patient assessment

Mental health support

Diabetes management

Treatment plan implementation

Aseptic techniques

Patient and family communication

Reporting and documentation

Postoperative care

Intravenous therapy and blood withdrawal certification

Vital signs

Patient relationship building

Caregiving skills

Patient assessments

Wound care

Physical assessment

Patient management

Transcribing orders

Documenting intake

Family communication

Home health care

Health education

Outpatient care

Caring for wounds

Multi-tasking and prioritization

Licensed practical nurse

Empathetic and compassionate

Samples collection

State licensed practical nurse

Educating families

Timeline

LVN

Maywood Healthcare And Wellness Centre
2014 - 2022

LVN

Primary/Enhanced Care Home Health
2006 - 2014

Diploma -

Pacific College of Oriental Medicine
Thiva Sysawang-Khem