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Tina settles

Magalia,CA

Summary

Dynamic LVN II with extensive experience excelling in wound care and patient management. Proven ability in clinical judgment and medication administration, enhancing patient outcomes. Skilled in EMR documentation and fostering team collaboration, ensuring high-quality care and safety for diverse patient populations.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

LVN II, Wound Nurse, Director Staff Development

Autumn Creek Post Acute and Rehab
06.2020 - Current

LVN II

  • Administer medication and immunizations to over 30 patients by pill, G-tube, subcutaneous, intramuscular, and liquid form.
  • Perform Electronic Health Record (EHR) input, maintain care tasks, chart assessment data, document changes in condition, oversee risk management, update care plans, and process physician orders.
  • Ability to collect and process lab specimens.
  • Perform wound care.
  • Assist with and support staff in scheduling department.
  • Assist in infection control and safety protocols.
  • Supervise, mentor, and work alongside CNAs.
  • Serve as liaison between employees and the IT department.
  • Travel to other sites as needed.

Wound Nurse

  • Goal is to promote healing.
  • Implement infection control measures.
  • General assessment: knowledge of any allergies, ensure airway, breathing, and circulation, vital signs, appropriate fluid intake, pain level.
  • Accompany wound care physician, throughout facility. Document all changes.
  • Clean daily, apply wound care - dressings, medications, and length of time. Document.
  • Notify supervisor of any and all changes; concerns.
  • Pressure Injuries; Stage 1-4, plus unstageable. May involve extremity diabetic issues, venous, or dehisced surgical incisions.
  • Negative Pressure Therapy - removes infectious materials, aids in pulling wound edges together, reduces edema
  • Ostomy, ileostomy, JP drain, and GI care
  • Integumentary burns. Conduct ABC, initially
  • Staple removal technique, usually 7-14 days after.
  • Communicate with co-workers of on-going healing procedures.
  • Speak to and listen to patient (and RP), about wound care, in-house and at home,.
  • Assist with admissions, where applicable, throughout facility.

Director of Staff Development

  • Supervise, counsel, and mentor a nursing staff to more than 50 Certified Nursing Assistants
  • Manage hiring processes, review applications, coordinate and chair interviews.
  • Lead theoretical and clinical two-day orientation sessions, administer TB screenings and physicals, and conduct facility tours.
  • Schedule and conduct CNA evaluations; participate in employee meetings.
  • Calendar, conduct bi-weekly in-services; log accordingly.
  • Create impromptu and speciality in-services.
  • Attend daily management meetings; create quarterly information.
  • Maintain comprehensive knowledge of the Workman’s Compensation process and ensure accurate log keeping.
  • Maintain and calendar BLS, CEUs, vaccinations, license renewal due dates, and computer logins of Nursing department.

LVN II

Twin Oaks Post Acute
08.2019 - 05.2020
  • Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Assessed patients' vitals; document any and all findings in electronic medical records.
  • Notify supervisor of any updates, concerns.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • Supervise, work alongside CNAs.

Certified Nursing Assistant

California Park Rehabilitation Hospital
08.2017 - 04.2019
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
  • Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
  • Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Advocate for each patient's needs during shift handoffs or interdisciplinary conferences with other healthcare professionals.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Twin Oaks Post Acute
01.2014 - 12.2017
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
  • Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
  • Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Advocate for each patient's needs during shift handoffs or interdisciplinary conferences with other healthcare professionals.

Education

Certificate - Infection Control

Center For Disease
Online
05-2025

Certificate - Director of Staff Development

West Haven University
05-2023

Certificate Renewal 2026 - BLS CPR/AED

American Heart Association BLS CPR/AED
Chico, Ca
07-2024

Certificate - Wound Care

Vohra Wound Care
On-line
2022

LVN II License - Nursing

Institute of Technology
Redding, CA
05-2019

Skills

  • Assistance offered where needed and request help when necessary
  • Clinical judgment
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Wound care
  • End-of-life care
  • Immunization administration
  • Medication dispensing
  • Palliative care
  • Patient intake
  • EMR / EHR
  • Chronic disease management
  • Cultural competence
  • Multi-tasking and prioritization
  • Health education
  • Apply instructor and mentor practices

Timeline

LVN II, Wound Nurse, Director Staff Development

Autumn Creek Post Acute and Rehab
06.2020 - Current

LVN II

Twin Oaks Post Acute
08.2019 - 05.2020

Certified Nursing Assistant

California Park Rehabilitation Hospital
08.2017 - 04.2019

Certified Nursing Assistant

Twin Oaks Post Acute
01.2014 - 12.2017

Certificate - Infection Control

Center For Disease

Certificate - Director of Staff Development

West Haven University

Certificate Renewal 2026 - BLS CPR/AED

American Heart Association BLS CPR/AED

Certificate - Wound Care

Vohra Wound Care

LVN II License - Nursing

Institute of Technology