Ty Guess
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Dedicated LVN with extensive hands-on experience providing compassionate care to diverse patient populations. Adept at building strong patient relationships, monitoring health conditions, and supporting treatment plans to improve outcomes. Known for strong communication skills, reliability, and a patient-centered approach to care.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LVN Treatment Nurse
Longwood Manor Convalescent Hospital
Los Angeles, CA
07.2025 - Current
- Administered prescribed treatments to patients following medical protocols and physician's orders
- Monitored patients' vital signs, reactions to treatments, and reported any adverse events or changes in condition
- Managed and maintained accurate records of patient treatments, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations
- Collaborated with the healthcare team to develop and implement individualized treatment plans
- Assisted with wound care, dressing changes, and other specialized treatments, promoting healing and infection control
- Provided education to patients and their families on treatment plans, medications, and self-care techniques
- Evaluated and documented the effectiveness of treatments and communicated findings to the healthcare team
- Managed and organized medical supplies and equipment, ensuring availability and proper sterilization
- Assisted with the insertion and maintenance of urinary catheters and intravenous lines
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to review and adjust treatment plans as needed
- Performed regular assessments of patients' physical and emotional well-being, addressing any concerns promptly
- Ensured patient privacy and confidentiality while delivering compassionate and patient-centered care
- Maintained infection control standards, minimizing the risk of healthcare-associated infections
- Implemented pain management techniques, ensuring patients' comfort and relief
- Provided support to patients undergoing complex treatments, such as chemotherapy or dialysis
- Assisted in the development and maintenance of treatment protocols and guidelines
Charge Nurse LVN
Riverside Behavioral Health skilled nursing center
Riverside, CA
03.2019 - 10.2020
- Oversee daily functioning of the unit directing admissions discharges and general patient flow
- Assign nurses and support staff to patient care while meeting the daily goals of the units facilitating nurses involvement in rounds assures appointments are kept family teaching is completed and that staff receive meal breaks
- Ensure that bedside hand offs take place at the change of shift and that charge hand off is completed
- Maintain patient care consistent with the missions value and operating principles of the department of nursing and the hospital
- Support the patient s healthcare team as an advocate for the patient and their family
- Participate in hospital committees and task forces as requested.
- Medication nurse over seeing up to 60 patients
- Behavioral health Primary Care nursing
Vocational Nurse
Silver Lake Medical Center
Rosemead, CA
04.2015 - 03.2019
- Silver Lake Medical Center, Ingleside Campus
- Medication nurse in behavioral health. Oversaw average of 30 patients per shift.
- Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various psychiatric disorders.
- Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability.
- Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans.
- Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.
- Closely monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented progress of individuals with acute and exacerbated psychosis.
- Assisted patients with daily functions.
Mental Health Worker
College Hospital Cerritos
Cerritos, CA
12.2010 - 04.2015
- Assisted clients with transportation to and from appointment's and court hearings using company-approved van.
- Increased clients' participation in group activities aimed at improving their social skills and mental health.
- Documented clients' progress and worked with their individual team of healthcare professionals to facilitate clients' recovery
- Provided 1:1 patient supervision
- Completed reports and documentation comprised of focus notes.
- Monitored vital signs and provided emotional support.
- Assessed environment for safety hazards.
- Communicated patient status to registered nurse
License vocational nurse
Community Hospital San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA
2018 - 2023
- Provided direct patient care in a fast-paced Emergency Department, managing both medical and psychiatric emergencies.
- Conducted initial patient assessments including vital signs, mental status evaluations, and suicide risk screenings.
- Assisted in crisis intervention for patients experiencing acute psychiatric episodes, including anxiety, psychosis, and substance withdrawal.
- Administered medications per physician orders, including IM injections for agitation and emergency sedation.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams (physicians, RNs, social workers, and security) to ensure safe and effective patient care.
- Monitored patients on involuntary holds (e.g., 5150) and maintained safety precautions to prevent harm.
- Documented patient care accurately in electronic health records (EHR) under high-pressure conditions.
- Assisted with wound care, splinting, EKGs, and other emergency procedures as needed.
- Ensured compliance with infection control protocols and patient safety standards.
Education
Diploma - Nursing
American Career College
08.2014
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Riverside community college
01.2010
Skills
- LPN
- Patients with physical disabilities
- Infection control
- Hospital experience
- Primary Care Experience
- Vital signs
- Acute care
- Nursing home experience
- Nursing
- Patient observation
- Working with adult populations
- Behavioral Health
- Caregiving
- Psychiatric patient care
- EMR Systems
- Acute psychiatric care experiance
- Medication Administration
- Medication pass administration
- EMR systems
- LVN
Certification
- LVN
- LPN
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) January 2024 to January 2026
- BLS for Healthcare Providers (CPR and AED) January 2024 to January 2026
- CPR Certification
- BLS Certification
- Driver's License
- AHA Certification
- PN Expires: May 2023
- State: CA
Languages
English
Timeline
LVN Treatment Nurse
Longwood Manor Convalescent Hospital
07.2025 - Current
Charge Nurse LVN
Riverside Behavioral Health skilled nursing center
03.2019 - 10.2020
Vocational Nurse
Silver Lake Medical Center
04.2015 - 03.2019
Mental Health Worker
College Hospital Cerritos
12.2010 - 04.2015
Diploma - Nursing
American Career College
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Riverside community college
License vocational nurse
Community Hospital San Bernardino
2018 - 2023