Voke Akpovwa
STOCKTON,CA
Summary
Skilled Licensed Vocational Nurse implements nursing care, following physician orders in conformance with recognized nursing techniques, standards and administrative policies. Superb technical knowledge and high-level communications skills standardizing nursing practice towards quality care optimization. Prioritizes clinical and operational tasks in fast-paced emergent settings.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
LVN
Kaiser Permanente
Sacramento, CA
12.2010 - Current
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate and respiration rate.
- Implemented infection control measures per facility policy.
- Assisted with patient transfer activities utilizing appropriate equipment and safety measures.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Utilized medical instruments safely and effectively while providing direct care to patients.
- Adhered to all applicable laws regarding confidentiality of protected health information.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Worked with registered nurses to deliver comprehensive, high-quality care to [Type] patients.
- Assisted with patients' nutritional needs by setting up self-feeding assistance or directly feeding individuals with severely limited mobility.
- Managed patients' hygiene with comprehensive care for toileting, bathing and grooming needs.
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Measured and recorded patient height, weight and other vital signs.
Lvn
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
Stockton, CA
04.2021 - 04.2022
- Assisted physicians in examining and treating patients.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate and respiration rate.
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques after discharge from hospital or clinic.
- Prepared patient rooms for examination, including stocking supplies and ensuring cleanliness.
- Observed changes in patient conditions and reported any unusual findings to supervising physician or registered nurse.
- Maintained accurate patient records documenting treatments, medications administered and other pertinent information.
- Administered prescribed medications under the direction of a physician or RN.
- Performed basic medical procedures such as catheterization, EKGs and phlebotomy according to established protocols.
- Assisted with patient transfer activities utilizing appropriate equipment and safety measures.
- Evaluated patient responses to treatments; documented assessments in medical record system.
- Participated in continuing education programs to maintain licensure requirements.
- Implemented infection control measures per facility policy.
Education
Nursing
Institute of Technology - Modesto
Modesto, CA10.2017
Nursing
San Joaquin Delta College
Stockton, CASkills
- Treatment Plan Implementation
- Patient Care
- Medication Administration
- Infection Control
Timeline
Lvn
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
04.2021 - 04.2022
LVN
Kaiser Permanente
12.2010 - Current
Nursing
Institute of Technology - Modesto
Nursing
San Joaquin Delta College
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