BIANCA WATSON
Bakersfield
Summary
Compassionate and detail-oriented Licensed
Vocational Nurse with experience providing medication-assisted treatment (MAT), patient assessment, medication administration, and patient education in an outpatient clinical setting. Skilled in monitoring patient conditions, maintaining regulatory compliance, and collaborating with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to deliver safe, high-quality care.
Bilingual in English and Spanish with strong communication, documentation, and critical thinking skills. Seeking to contribute clinical expertise and expand professional growth in correctional nursing, outpatient care, or hospital
Overview
1
1
Language
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
LVN Nurse
Aegis Treatment Center
Bakersfield, CA
01.2023 - Current
- Oversaw administration of methadone, suboxone, and other prescribed medications in strict adherence to physician and clinic policies.
- Conducted thorough assessments of patients before medication administration to ensure safety and effectiveness while monitoring for adverse reactions and withdrawal symptoms.
- Recorded and documented vital signs, patient histories, and treatment progress in EMR system.
- Educated patients about following medication plans and treatment strategies for ongoing health management. Guided patients in understanding their treatment plans and maintaining adherence to medication regimens. Supported patients in preventing relapse through effective communication regarding health maintenance.
- Maintained accurate medication inventory, records and documents in compliance with state and federal regulations.
- -Provided compassionate, culturally sensitive care to individuals receiving treatment for opioid use disorder
- -Ensured confidentiality and adherence to HIPAA standards while managing sensitive patient information
Clinical Experience
Adventist Health, Crestwood Behavioral, San Joaquin Rehab
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Assisted in operations at Adventist Health Crestwood Behavioral Health and San Joaquin Rehabilitation facilities. Supported clinical staff in delivering quality patient care. Facilitated communication between departments to improve service delivery.
- -Nursing skills- Provide post op care for patients, such as post surgical wound treatments, infection treatment, blood glucose testing administering insulin, medication administration. Provide patients with basic care or treatments, including vital signs, performing catheterizations and inserting NG tubes.
Education
Associate of Science Degree - Vocational Nursing
San Joaquin Valley College
01.2023
Associates of Life Science Degree - undefined
Taft College
01.2022
Associates of Arts Degree - undefined
Taft College
01.2014
Skills
- Patient Assessment
- Medication Administration
- Methadone & Suboxone Therapy
- IV Therapy & Venipuncture
- Blood Draws
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Patient Education
CORE SKILLS
- Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
- Infection Prevention & Control
- HIPAA Compliance
- Care Coordination
- Medication Safety
- Documentation
- Team Collaboration
- Bilingual: English & Spanish
Certification
- California LVN license #737258
- BLS/AED Certified
- IV/Blood Draw Certified
Languages
Bilingual English/Spanish
Timeline
LVN Nurse
Aegis Treatment Center
01.2023 - Current
Clinical Experience
Adventist Health, Crestwood Behavioral, San Joaquin Rehab
01.2022 - 01.2023
Associates of Arts Degree - undefined
Taft College
Associates of Life Science Degree - undefined
Taft College
Associate of Science Degree - Vocational Nursing
San Joaquin Valley College