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Tina Williams

Los Angeles,CA

Summary

Experienced and compassionate Licensed Vocational Nurse skilled in sample collection, blood draw, IV insertion, and infection control. Thrives in fast-paced, unpredictable, and stressful environments, consistently making accurate decisions. Collaborates effectively with doctors, specialized support services, patients, and visiting families.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

LVN School Nurse (LAUSD) Alta Loma Elememtary

Ro Health (Health Care Staffing)
San Diego
03.2024 - Current

Health Assessment and Monitoring.

  • Performed thorough health evaluations, tracked students' medical conditions, and upheld accurate health documentation for the purpose of safeguarding one's general welfare.
  • Daily health assessment on students, ensuring early detection and prevention of health issues.

Emergency Response and First Aid.

  • Managed medical emergencies, administering prompt first aid and orchestrating swift, efficient responses to critical incidents
  • Administered first aid and emergency care when needed, reducing hospital referrals for minor injuries.
  • Assisted the school nurse (Register Nurse) in conducting daily health screenings for approximately 400 students.

Health Education and Promotion:

  • Ensured the accuracy and confidentiality of student health records.
  • Managed the maintenance of student immunization records

Cardiology Lead/Sr. LVN II

Cedar Sinai Medical Center
Los Angeles, CA
06.2021 - 03.2024
  • Provided exceptional care and comfort to individuals suffering from various cardiac conditions including Heart Failure, Pulmonary Hypertension, CAD, Hyperlipidemia, and Atrial Fibrillation.
  • Collaborated with the healthcare team in creating, executing, and evaluating patient care strategies.
  • Ensured proper administration of oral medications and closely monitored patients for any adverse reactions.
  • Executed regular procedures for Blood Draws and IV Therapy
  • Triaged and directed telephone calls for physicians, nurses, and laboratory needs.
  • Performs EKG, sets up and educates patients on Zio patches, blood pressure monitors, and Holter devices.
  • Accessed and monitored patient condition, providing regular updates to supervising physicians regarding observations and concerns.
  • Provided clear and concise explanations of treatments, procedures, and medications. Effectively communicated diets and physicians’ instructions to patients
  • Successfully processed insurance authorizations for prescribed medications.
  • Assisted physicians by preparing medical equipment and tools for use in patient examinations and treatments.
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure, respiratory rate, O2Sat, and recorded in electronic medical records.
  • Trained and mentored newly hired LVN nurses
  • Managed inventory and procurement of department supplies and lab materials.
  • Ensured timely delivery of biweekly safety reports for the clinic
  • Proficient in Epic

LVN Cardiology (Cedar Sinai Medical Center)

Medical Professionals Temp Agency
Los Angeles, CA
03.2021 - 06.2021
  • Provided exceptional care and comfort to patients with a range of complex cardiac conditions including Heart Failure, Pulmonary Hypertension, CAD, Hyperlipidemia, and Atrial Fibrillation.
  • Coordinate with the healthcare team to establish, enact, and evaluate patient care plans.
  • Ensured correct administration of oral medications and closely observed patients for any adverse reactions.
  • Performed daily Blood Draws and IV Therapy
  • Triage and direct telephone calls for physicians, nurses, and laboratory needs.
  • Performs EKG, sets up and educates patients on Zio patches, blood pressure monitors, and Holter devices.
  • Accessed patients' conditions, monitored behaviors, and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
  • Provided clear explanations for various treatments, procedures, and medications. Ensured patients followed prescribed diets and medications
  • Facilitated the acquisition of insurance authorizations for prescriptions.
  • Prepared medical equipment and assisted physician during patient examinations and treatments.
  • Assessed patients' vital signs and documented results in electronic medical records.

Clinic LVN

Wellness Mart MD
Los Angeles, CA
01.2021 - 03.2021
  • Administered TB skin tests.
  • Administered urine drug screen.
  • Administered vaccinations
  • Delivered customer support for registration inquiries.
  • Handled payment transactions through our point of sale system
  • Facilitated effective interaction with MD
  • Documented and maintained records of customer transactions.
  • Acquired necessary information for employment physical examinations.
  • Performed blood draws with accuracy and precision. Completed necessary paperwork and maintained cleanliness of work area. Ensured patient comfort and safety during blood draw procedures.
  • Ensured accurate and precise respirator fit testing procedures.
  • Prepare lab orders.

Education

License Vocation Nurse License - Nursing

Career Development Institute, Inc.
Los Angeles, CA
12-2020

High School Diploma -

King Drew Medical Magnet HighSchool
Los Angeles, CA
06-1995

Certified Nurse Assistant - Nursing

American Career College
Los Angeles, CA

Skills

  • Clinical Documentation
  • Pediatric Care
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Compassionate Care
  • Empathetic and compassionate
  • Inpatient Care
  • Immunization Administration
  • Medical Records Management
  • Breathing Treatments
  • Patient Assessments
  • Educating families
  • Wound Care
  • Intake and discharge
  • Medication administration
  • Diagnostic tools
  • Microsoft Office
  • Planning & Organizing
  • Empathetic and compassionate
  • Blood Draw
  • IV insertion
  • Experience in Epic
  • Preventive Care
  • Documenting incidents
  • HIPAA Compliance

Certification

  • LVN (License Vocational Nurse) #VN715461
  • Intravenous Therapy and Blood Draw
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED
  • LA Fire Card (Hospital fire and life Safety,
  • Management of Assaultive Behavior

Timeline

LVN School Nurse (LAUSD) Alta Loma Elememtary

Ro Health (Health Care Staffing)
03.2024 - Current

Cardiology Lead/Sr. LVN II

Cedar Sinai Medical Center
06.2021 - 03.2024

LVN Cardiology (Cedar Sinai Medical Center)

Medical Professionals Temp Agency
03.2021 - 06.2021

Clinic LVN

Wellness Mart MD
01.2021 - 03.2021

License Vocation Nurse License - Nursing

Career Development Institute, Inc.

High School Diploma -

King Drew Medical Magnet HighSchool

Certified Nurse Assistant - Nursing

American Career College
Tina Williams