Brenda Perry
Montrose
Summary
Compassionate Licensed Vocational Nurse with experience in skilled nursing, subacute care, and school health settings. Delivered patient-centered care and performed clinical assessments while ensuring high standards of safety and documentation accuracy. Focused on transitioning to a hospital setting to enhance acute care skills and contribute to a collaborative healthcare team.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Health Assistant - LVN
Covelo Group - GUSD
Glendale
02.2026 - Current
- Delivered comprehensive first aid and nursing care to diverse student population in fast-paced school health office, effectively managing acute injuries, illnesses, and chronic health conditions.
- Assessed and triaged student health concerns, determining appropriate interventions, parent notification, return-to-class decisions, or emergency referrals.
- Administered prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders, school district policies, and state nursing regulations while maintaining strict documentation accuracy.
- Coordinated with emergency medical services during medical emergencies on campus, including asthma exacerbations, allergic reactions, injuries, and syncope, to ensure rapid stabilization.
- Oversaw care plans for students with chronic conditions like diabetes, asthma, seizures, and severe allergies, facilitating safe participation in school activities.
- Maintained confidential and accurate health records, immunization documentation, medication logs, and injury reports in compliance with FERPA and HIPAA guidelines.
- Partnered with administrators, teachers, parents, and school counselors to enhance student health, attendance, and academic success.
- Provided health education and guidance to students and staff on topics such as hygiene, injury prevention, infection control, and chronic disease management.
- Supported campus-wide health initiatives, including immunization tracking and health compliance audits.
- Ensured a safe and organized health office environment, maintaining medical supplies, emergency equipment, and infection control standards.
- Demonstrated strong communication and empathy when working with students, families, and staff in high-stress or sensitive situations.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Montrose Springs Skilled Nursing & Wellness Center
Montrose
09.2025 - 12.2025
- Administered medications to residents following prescribed treatment plans.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Assisted with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety for residents.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement effective patient care strategies.
- Educated residents and families on health management and wellness practices to promote better health outcomes.
- Observed changes in patient conditions and reported any unusual findings to supervising physician or registered nurse.
- Implemented infection control measures to ensure compliance with facility policy and safeguard resident health.
Education
Certificate - Vocational Nursing
Glendale Career College
Glendale, CA03-2025
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Record management
- Clinical documentation
- Infection control measures
- Emergency response
- Condition management
- Diabetes management
- Mental health support
- Patient education
- Crisis management
- Team coordination
- HIPAA compliance
- Detail orientation
Certification
- Licensed Vocational Nurse
- Hospital Fire and Life Safety
- Basic Life Support Certificate
Timeline
Health Assistant - LVN
Covelo Group - GUSD
02.2026 - Current
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Montrose Springs Skilled Nursing & Wellness Center
09.2025 - 12.2025
Certificate - Vocational Nursing
Glendale Career College