Tiam Tavakoli
San Jose,CA
Summary
Seasoned LVN with expertise in Short and Long-term care. Work effectively within interdisciplinary teams to develop, implement and adjust interventions.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LVN Charge Nurse
White Blossom Care Center
2023.11 - Current
- Oversaw patient conditions, administered medicine, performed interventions and took detailed records.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to ADON.
- Promoted continuity of care by maintaining comprehensive medical records and updating physicians on significant changes in patients'' conditions.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Championed infection control practices within the unit by strictly adhering to guidelines and educating staff on proper procedures.
- Cultivated strong working relationships with physicians by maintaining open communication, providing timely updates on patients'' status, and actively participating in care coordination efforts.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts through efficient handoff reports that highlighted critical information for incoming nurses.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork and collaboration among nursing staff by encouraging the sharing of best practices, learning from one another''s experiences, and supporting each other in challenging situations.
- Fostered a positive work environment through mentorship, offering constructive feedback, and recognizing the achievements of fellow nurses.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Managed patient caseloads effectively by prioritizing needs, delegating tasks appropriately, and collaborating with healthcare professionals.
- Bolstered patient safety through consistent implementation of fall prevention measures such as bed alarms, hourly rounding, and mobility assistance.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by actively listening to patients'' needs, providing compassionate care, and addressing concerns promptly.
- Enhanced team communication by conducting regular staff meetings, addressing concerns, and promoting open dialogue.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans that addressed patients'' physical, emotional, and psychological needs.
- Decreased hospital readmissions by providing thorough discharge education to patients and their families regarding medications, self-care techniques, and follow-up appointments.
- Improved resource utilization by proactively identifying supply shortages or equipment issues and resolving them promptly or escalating as needed.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
Charge Nurse
Westwood Post Acute
2022.09 - 2023.01
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.
- Promoted a safe working environment by adhering to infection control policies and regularly reviewing safety protocols.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
- Served as a liaison between nursing staff, physicians, and management, fostering open communication channels among all parties involved in patient care.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information, enabling informed decision-making among the healthcare team members.
- Coordinated discharge planning, collaborating with patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure seamless transitions of care.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Education
Nursing -
WestMed College
San Jose, CA12.2014
Skills
Patient Care Coordination
Multitasking
Reliability
Team Collaboration
Care Planning
Patient Assessments
Documentation accuracy
Delegation Abilities
Privacy and confidentiality
HIPAA Compliance
Medical Records Management
Infection control protocols
Clinical assessment
Certified in CPR/AED
Staff Supervision
Certification
- IV Certification, Present
- LVN
- LPN
- X-Ray Certification
- BLS Certification, 11/30/25
- AED Certification, 11/30/24
Languages
Persian
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
LVN Charge Nurse
White Blossom Care Center
2023.11 - Current
Charge Nurse
Westwood Post Acute
2022.09 - 2023.01
Nursing -
WestMed College
- IV Certification, Present
- LVN
- LPN
- X-Ray Certification
- BLS Certification, 11/30/25
- AED Certification, 11/30/24
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