Patient-oriented nursing professional with over 15 years of hands-on experience in delivering quality direct and indirect patient care to individuals in multiple settings. Completes tasks and fosters relationships with patients, family members, caregivers and coworkers to drive patient care goals and advance quality of life.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Arlington Gardens Care Center
Riverside, CA
05.2021 - 11.2023
Administered prescribed medications under the direction of a physician or RN.
Implemented infection control measures per facility policy.
Coordinated care provided by other healthcare professionals involved in patient's care plan.
Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques after discharge from hospital
Maintained accurate patient records documenting treatments, medications administered and other pertinent information.
Provided emotional support for patients and families during difficult times.
Observed changes in patient conditions and reported any unusual findings to supervising physician or registered nurse.
Provided wound care, including dressing changes and administering intravenous medications.
Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate and respiration rate.
Evaluated patient responses to treatments; documented assessments in medical record
Assisted physicians in examining and treating patients.
Inserted, cared for and removed patients' catheters and monitored fluid output.
Provided pre- and post-operative nursing care.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Aveanna Heath Care
Laguna Niguel, CA
09.2020 - 07.2021
Conducted tracheostomy care according to accepted standards of practice.
Managed ventilator settings, oxygen saturation levels, tracheostomy care, suctioning, and other respiratory treatments as ordered by physicians.
Assisted with patient assessment and provided basic care.
Demonstrated excellent customer service skills while interacting with patients, family members and other healthcare professionals.
Participated in interdisciplinary meetings concerning patient care planning.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Chelseas Home Health Care
Los Angeles, CA
08.2019 - 09.2020
Assessed patient's physical and emotional condition during home visits.
Performed wound care services including dressing changes and application of topical medications.
Documented all treatments administered, observations made, and any changes in the patient's condition in an accurate manner according to agency policies and regulations.
Assisted with personal hygiene tasks such as bathing, grooming, feeding, ambulation assistance, as required.
Ensured that all equipment used is properly maintained according to safety protocols.
Communicated with family members about medical issues or concerns related to the patient's care plan.
Provided support to patients and families in order to ensure optimal care at home.
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