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