ANGELICA CARTER
Encino
Summary
Experienced Licensed Vocational Nurse with expertise in providing comprehensive patient care to individuals with diverse needs. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and dressing wounds. Committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of patients by strictly adhering to infection control and prevention protocols.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LVN
Montare Behavioral Health
04.2023 - 12.2024
- Medication administration
- Input new doctors orders into Kipu
- Documented observations, interventions and concerns in patient charts and electronic systems, sustaining continuum of care from admission through to discharge.
- Tracked client movement on and off unit by documenting times and destinations.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Obtained, recorded and reported patient vital signs for medication administration.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
LVN Charge Nurse
Burbank Health and Rehab Center
11.2022 - 05.2023
- Patient support
- Wound care
- Time management
- Decision making
- Vitals documentation
- Medication Reconciliation
- G Tube feeding preparation
- Administered medication and documented dosages and times.
- Monitored patient conditions and responses to identify and report concerns.
- Reported status changes and concerns to registered nurses and doctors.
- Delegated assignments and monitored performance against objectives to support operating efficiency.
- Completed regular assessments to optimize patient care plans.
- Incorporated information from evaluations and applied clinical expertise and judgment to adjust nursing interventions.
LVN Student Nurse
Palazzo Post Acute
03.2022 - 08.2022
- Documented vital signs to report abnormalities to licensed nurse for evaluation.
- Shadowed nursing staff to analyze patient conditions and learn hands-on skills.
- Changed dressings and evaluated healing to properly care for wounds.
- Administered medications with the supervision of a licensed nurse
- Performed intramuscular, subcutaneous and intradermal injections to administer various medications.
LVN Student Nurse
Primrose Post Acute
06.2021 - 10.2021
- Documented vital signs to report abnormalities to licensed nurse for evaluation.
- Shadowed nursing staff to analyze patient conditions and learn hands-on skills.
- Observed nursing professionals to learn patient care techniques.
- Administered prescribed medications with the supervision of a licensed nurse
LVN Student Nurse
Brier Oak on Sunset
05.2021 - 06.2021
- Documented vital signs to report abnormalities to licensed nurse for evaluation.
- Assisted with basic hygiene, skincare and nutritional and dietary needs to create positive patient experience.
- Pursued additional training modules to improve patient care.
- Bathed, dressed and toileted patients to manage personal hygiene needs.
Education
Diploma - Vocational Nursing
American Career College
Los Angeles, California08.2022
High School Diploma -
Canoga Park High School
Canoga Park, California06.2010
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Patient Charting
- Wound Dressing
- Staff Supervision
- Patient Observation
- Care Planning and Modifications
- Vital Signs Recording
- HIPAA Compliance
- Patient observation
- Patient intake
- Charting and documentation
- Medical equipment operation
Certification
LVN License No: 728028
BLS/ CPR Certified
Timeline
LVN
Montare Behavioral Health
04.2023 - 12.2024
LVN Charge Nurse
Burbank Health and Rehab Center
11.2022 - 05.2023
LVN Student Nurse
Palazzo Post Acute
03.2022 - 08.2022
LVN Student Nurse
Primrose Post Acute
06.2021 - 10.2021
LVN Student Nurse
Brier Oak on Sunset
05.2021 - 06.2021
High School Diploma -
Canoga Park High School
Diploma - Vocational Nursing
American Career College
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