Yasmin Mashal LVN #VN731751
Antioch,CA
Summary
Ambitious Vocational Nurse with excellent knowledge and understanding of quality nursing care and implementation within the scope of practice. Certified and experienced in comprehensive wound care. I also possess a Bachelor of Science in Dietetics and have worked in multiple clinical settings within the field of nutrition; gaining experiences in nutrition care/intervention. I am passionate about providing high quality individualized patient care and bedside manners. I am an organized and dependable candidate, who will strive to successfully manage multiple priorities with a positive attitude and willing to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals..
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Treatment/Certified Wound Care Nurse
Shadelands Post Acute Short Term Rehabilitation
08.2023 - Current
- Assessed and treated various wound types; vascular, diabetic ulcers, pressure ulcers, and injuries.
- Provided post-surgery treatment and care for patients with surgical sites, ostomies, draining systems, etc.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to implement interventions for wound healing and skin breakdown prevention.
- Provided wound VAC treatments to patients needing extensive wound care.
- Documented and examined patient treatment progress, recovery, and reported progress to doctors for effective management.
Certified Nursing Assistant
San Pablo Health And Wellness Center
01.2021 - 05.2022
- Under the supervision of an RN/LVN, provided nursing assistance to residents in a 90- bed-long-term-acute care-facility and delivered high-quality care and support to meet all needs and activities of daily living.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Offered immediate assistance to RN/LVN in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort.
Support Staff Assistant
San Pablo Healthcare & Wellness Center
12.2020 - 01.2021
- Provided immediate assistance to all staff members with their daily responsibilities, including RNs, LVNs, RNAs, CNAs, and activity coordinators to help better meet the needs of the patient under an acute clinical setting.
Health Coach and Lecturer
Ministry Of Education-Markaz Pisga Training Center
11.2013 - 06.2018
- Assisted in program development and implementation of “Healthy lifestyle in Primary Schools” training program
- The program was designed to target primary school teachers and staff; with focus on incorporating healthy lifestyle choices for pre-k and kindergarten students through their educators.
- Supported implementation of patient health plan, weight loss programs and personalized fitness and exercise programs.
- Gave public talks on importance of health education and specific disease prevention and treatment strategies.
Program coordinator and lecturer
Hadassah Ein Kerem Medical Center
03.2016 - 07.2016
- Outlined and coordinated 3-month project; program was designed to address nutritional challenges and needs for students with physical and/or mental disabilities and to raise educators and kitchen employee awareness on proper nutrition and food safety.
- Scheduled and supervised staff meetings to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details and milestones.
Assistant Health Coach
Outpatient Bariatric Clinic, Hadassah Ein Kerem Medical Center
11.2013 - 11.2014
- Worked under the supervision of Bariatric Surgery Team
- Documented and revised patient eating diaries assigned by RD and asked clients to complete health assessment.
- Coached [Number] clients by developing health goals and action plans.
- Assisted clients in finding new ways to inspire healthier habits.
Diet/Nutrition Assistant
UCSF Medical Center Parnassus and Mt. Zion
08.2007 - 08.2010
- Revised, corrected, and customized patient menus; fixed and recognized errors such as allergies or restrictions
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to provide optimal nutritional care for patients.
- Performed special diet menu planning and calorie counts for multiple disease states; ADA
- Renal, CRI, Soft, Hi cal, etc
- Under the supervision of an RD.
Education
Licensed Vocational Nurse - LVN
Contra Costa Medical Career College, Inc.
Antioch, CA09.2022
Certified Nurse Assistant Program - Nursing Assistant
Contra Costa College
San Pablo, CA11.2020
Bachelor of Science - Dietetics
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA08.2009
Skills
- Patient-focused nursing care within the scope of practice
- Nursing process implementation
- Certified wound care nurse; including certification in wound VAC NPWT
- IV Certified
- Nutrition coach/lecturer
- Diet managment and nutrition expert
- Problem identification and resolution; critical thinking
- Supportive and flexible to change
- Promote patient independence and advocacy
- Leadership and team oriented
- Management and prioritization
- Reliable and accountable
- Excellent communication
- Charting accuracy (documenting, recording, PCC familiarity)
- Compassionate and empathetic
- Proactive and willing to help others
Certification
- Licensed Vocational Nurse - VN731751 Exp. 03/2025
- Bachelors of Science in Dietetics, San Francisco University - 2009
- BLS Certified, American Heart Association - Exp. 09/2023
- IV and Blood withdrawal Certified, Genesis Medical College -
- CNA, American Red Cross - 01184422 Exp. 02/2026
- RNA, Restorative Nurse Assistant, American Red Cross
- Home Health Aid; (certification in progress)
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Arabic
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Treatment/Certified Wound Care Nurse
Shadelands Post Acute Short Term Rehabilitation
08.2023 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
San Pablo Health And Wellness Center
01.2021 - 05.2022
Support Staff Assistant
San Pablo Healthcare & Wellness Center
12.2020 - 01.2021
Program coordinator and lecturer
Hadassah Ein Kerem Medical Center
03.2016 - 07.2016
Health Coach and Lecturer
Ministry Of Education-Markaz Pisga Training Center
11.2013 - 06.2018
Assistant Health Coach
Outpatient Bariatric Clinic, Hadassah Ein Kerem Medical Center
11.2013 - 11.2014
Diet/Nutrition Assistant
UCSF Medical Center Parnassus and Mt. Zion
08.2007 - 08.2010
Licensed Vocational Nurse - LVN
Contra Costa Medical Career College, Inc.
Certified Nurse Assistant Program - Nursing Assistant
Contra Costa College
Bachelor of Science - Dietetics
San Francisco State University
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