Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
References
Extracurricular Activities
Awards
Personal Information
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Additional Information
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Thomas Ward

Thomas Ward

LVN
La Mirada,CA

Summary

Compassionate nursing professional with extensive experience in diverse healthcare environments. Proficient in medication administration, health education, and wound care, ensuring patient comfort and safety. Licensed Vocational Nurse skilled in critical thinking and analysis, delivering exceptional care in high-pressure situations. Collaborates effectively with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

LVN

Providence Home Health Inland Empire
Pomona
04.2015 - 04.2025
  • Demonstrated ability to provide quality patient care by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and performing treatments in accordance with physician orders.
  • Demonstrated expertise in assessing patient health needs and providing appropriate interventions based on assessment data.
  • Provided emotional support for patients dealing with chronic or terminal illnesses.
  • Monitored patient progress toward recovery goals, and reported any changes or concerns to the supervising physician promptly.
  • Provided compassionate patient care while adhering to professional standards of nursing practice.
  • Utilized excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with other healthcare professionals, patients, and families.
  • Displayed excellent clinical judgment when addressing emergent situations and communicating with physicians regarding treatment plans.
  • Performed direct patient care activities, such as wound dressing changes and medication administration.
  • Educated patients and families on treatment plans and medications.
  • Answered patient calls and determined the proper course of care.

LVN

Mission Hospice and Palliative Care
South Pasadena
05.2012 - 04.2015
  • Provided compassionate patient care while adhering to professional standards of nursing practice.
  • Performed direct patient care activities, such as wound dressing changes and medication administration.
  • Documented all aspects of patient care accurately, using the electronic medical records system.
  • Displayed excellent clinical judgment when addressing emergent situations and communicating with physicians regarding treatment plans.
  • Provided emotional support for patients dealing with chronic or terminal illnesses.
  • Collaborated with physicians, and other healthcare professionals, to deliver quality care.
  • Helped with the admission, transfer, and discharge of patients.
  • Provided direct patient care to diverse patient populations.
  • Educated patients and family members on disease process, medication administration, nutrition and symptom management.
  • Participated in palliative care meetings to discuss current cases and develop treatment plans for complex cases.
  • Assessed patient's needs and developed individualized care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
  • Conducted home visits regularly to assess patient's condition and provide necessary interventions.
  • Provided physical, emotional, and spiritual support to patients and their families.
  • Collaborated with other healthcare professionals including social workers, chaplains, and doctors to ensure quality care is provided throughout the hospice experience.

Education

LVN - Nursing

Northwest College
West Covina
02.2012

Skills

  • Medication administration
  • Case management
  • Infection control
  • Feeding tube assistance
  • Catheter care
  • Wound care
  • Patient assessment
  • Quality assurance
  • Patient advocacy
  • Time management
  • Team collaboration
  • Patient intake
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Clinical judgment
  • Mental health support
  • Care plan development
  • Documentation accuracy
  • DataSoft Kinnser, Epic EMR software
  • Palliative care
  • Chronic disease management
  • End-of-life care
  • Pain management
  • Cultural competence
  • Patient relationship building
  • Preventive care

Certification

CA LVN license valid through 10/2025

BLS from AHA (updated April 2025)

References

References available upon request.

Extracurricular Activities

Hospice Volunteer, Companion Hospice, Pasadena, CA

Awards

Saludatorian

Personal Information

Title: LVN

Work Preference

Work Type

Full TimePart TimeContract Work

Work Location

Remote

Important To Me

Work-life balanceCareer advancementHealthcare benefitsCompany CultureFlexible work hoursWork from home option

Additional Information

Proven self-starter: takes initiative, manages projects, meets goals/deadlines; works independently or in team setting

New hire nursing orientation and training preceptor: Providence Home Health

Sales, Marketing, Management and Networking experience: 10+ years

Tech-savvy with high degree of knowledge RE: EMR, smart devices, internet, Remote Patient Monitoring, MS Office and other productivity tools

Excellent Communication skills both written and verbal

Provided outstanding Customer Service in a variety of fields

Timeline

LVN

Providence Home Health Inland Empire
04.2015 - 04.2025

LVN

Mission Hospice and Palliative Care
05.2012 - 04.2015

LVN - Nursing

Northwest College

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