Dedicated and highly motivated new graduate Registered Nurse with a strong academic foundation and a proven track record at Driftwood Healthcare, excelling in patient care and medication administration. Expert in wound care management and patient education, successfully reducing hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning. Strong collaborator with interdisciplinary teams, committed to delivering optimal healthcare outcomes and advocating for patient needs.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Driftwood Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center
06.2017 - Current
Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
Prevented medication errors by meticulously reviewing physician orders and administering medications as prescribed.
Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
Advocated for patients'' needs effectively, working closely with healthcare providers to develop and implement appropriate care plans.
Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
Assisted physicians during examinations and procedures, ensuring safe practices were maintained throughout each encounter.
Provided excellent wound care management, resulting in faster healing times for patients with complex wounds.
Reduced hospital readmissions by providing thorough discharge education to patients and their families.
Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
North Walk Villa Convalescent Hospital
02.2015 - 01.2017
Coordinated patient care by conducting thorough monitoring of respiratory status, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
Ensured medication safety by thoroughly reviewing physician orders and accurately administering medications in accordance with prescribed guidelines.
Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
Promoted patient safety through vigilant monitoring of vital signs and reporting any abnormalities to the appropriate healthcare provider promptly.
Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for optimal patient outcomes.
Provided direct assistance to physicians during examinations and procedures, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and maintaining high standards of patient care.
Minimized hospital readmissions by delivering comprehensive discharge education to patients and their families, ensuring continuity of care and adherence to treatment plans.
Reduced hospital readmissions by providing thorough discharge education to patients and their families.
Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
Safeguarded patient confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA regulations and maintaining secure medical records.
Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Angeles College
Los Angeles, CA
03-2025
Licensed Vocational Nurse - Nursing
Trinity Vocational Center
Gardena, CA
11-2010
Skills
Patient care
Medication administration
Wound care management
Data documentation
Interdisciplinary collaboration
Patient education
Critical thinking
Geriatric care
Infection control
Healthcare software proficiency
Time management
Wound care
Patient assessment
Care planning
Certification
Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
Implicit Bias Training for Registered Nurses
Hospital Fire and Life Safety Education
Child Abuse & Neglect Mandated Reporter Training
Behavioral Health for Older Adults
Timeline
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Driftwood Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center
06.2017 - Current
Licensed Vocational Nurse
North Walk Villa Convalescent Hospital
02.2015 - 01.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Angeles College
Licensed Vocational Nurse - Nursing
Trinity Vocational Center
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