Breanna Hamilton
Fresno
Summary
Dedicated Licensed Vocational Nurse with a focus on holistic patient care and collaboration. Expertise in monitoring vital signs and managing medication administration, ensuring optimal recovery and adherence to safety protocols.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Intuitive Healthcare
Coalinga, CA
12.2024 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure effective treatment outcomes.
- Assisted in developing individualized care plans based on patient assessments and needs.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to provide holistic patient care and support recovery goals.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge instructions.
- Documented patient progress accurately in electronic health records to maintain compliance.
- Performed routine clinical procedures, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and standards.
- Advocated for patients' needs within interdisciplinary teams, improving communication and service delivery.
- 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.
- 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.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Clovis Community Medical Center
Clovis, CA
01.2023 - 12.2024
- Trained new staff on nursing protocols, enhancing team efficiency and patient care quality.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Facilitated effective communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care during transitions between facilities or levels of care.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- 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.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Strengthened infection control measures by strictly following hand hygiene protocols and utilizing personal protective equipment when necessary.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising [Job Title].
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for optimal patient outcomes.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Safeguarded patient confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA regulations and maintaining secure medical records.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Horizon Health And Subacute Center
Clovis, CA
09.2021 - 01.2024
- Fostered a positive work environment by collaborating with colleagues, sharing knowledge, and mentoring new nursing staff members.
- Streamlined patient flow in a busy clinic setting, ensuring timely access to care for all patients.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of newly admitted patients, identifying individual needs and developing tailored nursing interventions accordingly.
- Assisted physicians during examinations and procedures, ensuring safe practices were maintained throughout each encounter.
- Educated family members on proper caregiving techniques, alleviating stressors associated with caring for loved ones at home.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- 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.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
CNA
Maxim Healthcare
Fresno, CA
01.2016 - 11.2020
- Provided direct patient care, including bathing, grooming, and feeding, ensuring comfort and dignity.
- Assisted with mobility and transfers, promoting independence and safety for patients.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation in compliance with healthcare standards.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop personalized care plans for each patient.
- Educated patients and families on health management and daily living activities to enhance recovery.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced efficiency in daily operations of the caregiving team.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Institute of Technology
Clovis, California, CA01-2021
No Degree - Nursing Assistant
Central Adult School
Fresno, CA01-2017
Skills
- Medication administration
- Geriatric care
- HIPAA compliance
- Vital signs monitoring
- Catheter care
- Compassionate care
- Patient care
- Clinical judgment
- Patient education
- Direct patient care
- Infection control
- Patient assessment
- Mental health support
- Documentation accuracy
- Diabetes management
- Nutrition support
- Treatment plan implementation
- Medical examination
- Pediatric care
- Aseptic techniques
- Care plan development
- Anatomy
- Neurophysiology
- Treatment outcome monitoring
- HIPAA guideline adherence
- Nursing processes
- Patient and family communication
- Care plans
- Postoperative care
- Intravenous therapy and blood withdrawal certification
- Reporting and documentation
- Personal hygiene support
- Vital signs
- Caregiving skills
- Immunization administration
- Wound care
- Emergency response
- Breathing treatments
- Medication dispensing
- Clinical documentation
- ADL assistance
- Patient management
- Transcribing orders
- Documenting intake
- Family communication
- Home health care
- Patient intake
- Chronic disease management
- Behavioral assessment
- Health education
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Intuitive Healthcare
12.2024 - Current
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Clovis Community Medical Center
01.2023 - 12.2024
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Horizon Health And Subacute Center
09.2021 - 01.2024
CNA
Maxim Healthcare
01.2016 - 11.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Institute of Technology
No Degree - Nursing Assistant
Central Adult School