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Vanessa Boykin

Rialto,CA

Summary

Experienced with patient care and management in home health settings. Utilizes effective communication and clinical skills to support patient recovery and well-being. Knowledge of developing and implementing individualized care plans to ensure optimal patient health.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Home Health LVN

Maxim Healthcare
06.2025 - Current

Rehire !

  • Promoted continuity of care by maintaining detailed documentation of patients'' health status, interventions, and outcomes.
  • Administered controlled narcotics and performed catheterizations.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
  • Administered medications and injections to patients.
  • Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
  • Assisted with daily living activities to enhance patient comfort and independence.
  • Administered medications and monitored vital signs for patients in home health settings.
  • Streamlined daily operations within the home healthcare setting by effectively prioritizing tasks and managing time efficiently.
  • Increased patient safety by diligently administering medications, wound care, and other treatments per physician orders.

Home Health LVN

Aveanna Home Health
05.2023 - 05.2025
  • Administered medications and monitored vital signs for patients in home health settings.
  • Assisted with daily living activities to enhance patient comfort and independence.
  • Educated patients and families on care plans, promoting adherence to treatment protocols.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive patient care.
  • Documented patient progress accurately in electronic health records, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Implemented infection control practices, maintaining a safe environment for patients and staff.
  • Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
  • Assisted patients in managing their daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, grooming, meal preparation, and mobility support.
  • Maintained patient privacy and confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA regulations and organizational policies at all times.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Administered medications and injections to patients.
  • Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.

Home Health LVN

Exceptional Home Care
06.2008 - 05.2023
  • Responded promptly to patient concerns, providing support and reassurance during care delivery.
  • Participated in ongoing training sessions to improve clinical skills and knowledge of home health practices.
  • Helped patients achieve higher standards of living through effective ADL coaching and assistance.
  • Maintained the highest standards of infection control by adhering to strict protocols for sanitation and personal protective equipment use.
  • Increased patient safety by diligently administering medications, wound care, and other treatments per physician orders.
  • Facilitated seamless coordination between physicians, specialists, therapists, and family members to ensure comprehensive patient support.
  • Streamlined daily operations within the home healthcare setting by effectively prioritizing tasks and managing time efficiently.
  • Administered medications and monitored vital signs for patients in home health settings.
  • Assisted with daily living activities to enhance patient comfort and independence.
  • Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
  • Administered medications and injections to patients.
  • Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.

Education

Nursing - Nursing

Summit Career College
Colton, CA
01-2005

Skills

  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Catheter care
  • Clinical documentation
  • Behavioral health care
  • Geriatric care
  • Gastrointestinal care
  • Pediatric care
  • Diabetes management
  • Wound care management
  • Trach Experience
  • GTube Experience
  • Wound Vac Experience
  • Patient care
  • Pain management
  • Medication administration
  • Family communication
  • Breathing treatments
  • Pulse oximetry tracking
  • Patient intake
  • HIPAA protocols
  • Physical assessment
  • Multi-tasking and prioritization

Timeline

Home Health LVN

Maxim Healthcare
06.2025 - Current

Home Health LVN

Aveanna Home Health
05.2023 - 05.2025

Home Health LVN

Exceptional Home Care
06.2008 - 05.2023

Nursing - Nursing

Summit Career College
Vanessa Boykin