DWIGHT MCGREGOR
Los Angeles
Summary
Highly analytical and communicative individual with exceptional teamwork skills. Possesses a proven ability to adapt quickly to new environments. Eagerness to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills is unwavering. Brings a valuable asset to any organization with a positive attitude and a commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Care Coordinator
National Health Foundation
12.2024 - Current
- Reduced patient wait times by effectively managing appointments and scheduling necessary procedures.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry best practices and regulatory requirements to ensure compliance in all aspects of medical care coordination activities.
- Provided education to patients and families on treatment options, medication management, and healthy lifestyle choices.
- Facilitated timely referrals to specialists, optimizing patients'' access to appropriate care services.
- Acted as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare professionals to address concerns and resolve issues promptly.
- Advocated on behalf of patients, helping them navigate complex insurance policies and secure necessary coverage for medical services.
LVN Charge Nurse
Atrium Rehabilitation Center
07.2024 - 12.2024
- Oversaw patient conditions, administered medicine, performed interventions and took detailed records.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
- Updated patient medical records with services provided, health conditions, and response to treatments using PointClickCare.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
09.2021 - 06.2024
- Company Overview: Kaiser Permanente is a leading health care provider and not-for-profit health plan
- Kept documentation current, accurate and compliant with unit standards
- Conducted routine rounds, giving special attention to high-acuity patients
- Handled patient intake to document vitals, symptoms and initial assessments
- Recorded patient vital signs with current temperature, pulse and blood pressure
- Checked on patients frequently to assess needs and monitor conditions
- Inserted and maintained intravenous lines under supervision of Registered Nurse
- Kaiser Permanente is a leading health care provider and not-for-profit health plan
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Southern California Hospital At Culver City
01.2020 - 09.2021
- Supported patients in achieving healthcare goals with personalized care and ongoing assistance
- Maintained awareness of comfort and condition of patients
- Checked on patients frequently to assess needs and monitor conditions
- Built and maintained productive relationships with patients and families based on trusting and open communication
- Conducted routine rounds, giving special attention to high-acuity patients
- Charted progress notes to reflect administered care and responses
- Assisted with laboratory diagnostics, collecting and preparing samples for testing
- Explained procedures, medications and plans to patients
- Assessed patient conditions and reported changes to supervising Registered Nurse or physician
- Changed bed linens and maintained clean environment for patients' comfort and safety
Licensed Vocational Nurse
San Pedro Post Acute
06.2019 - 12.2020
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse
- Monitored and tracked patient vitals in Epic to keep team informed of changing conditions
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Windsor Garden Convalescent Hospital
12.2017 - 06.2019
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding and other daily living activities
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives
- Monitored and tracked patient vitals in Point Click Care to keep team informed of changing conditions
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges
Education
Diploma - Nursing
Smith Chason SON
06-2017
High School Diploma - Secondary Education
Victor Dixon High
07-1996
Skills
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Care planning
- HIPAA compliance
- Nursing auditing
Timeline
Medical Care Coordinator
National Health Foundation
12.2024 - Current
LVN Charge Nurse
Atrium Rehabilitation Center
07.2024 - 12.2024
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
09.2021 - 06.2024
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Southern California Hospital At Culver City
01.2020 - 09.2021
Licensed Vocational Nurse
San Pedro Post Acute
06.2019 - 12.2020
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Windsor Garden Convalescent Hospital
12.2017 - 06.2019
High School Diploma - Secondary Education
Victor Dixon High
Diploma - Nursing
Smith Chason SON
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