Deanna Harutoonian
Sherman Oaks
Summary
Compassionate and skilled Licensed Vocational Nurse with extensive experience in blood draws and IV therapy, seeking to contribute expertise in patient care and clinical skills to a dynamic healthcare team.
Licensed Vocational Nurse with robust patient care skills and comprehensive understanding of medical procedures. Capable of adapting to varying clinical environments while maintaining high standards and delivering results. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with healthcare teams, ensuring quality patient outcomes and seamless operational flow. Skilled in patient assessment, administering medication, and maintaining accurate medical records, with strong emphasis on empathy and reliability.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LVN Float
UCLA Health
10.2019 - Current
- Provide nursing care across various specialties, including Hematology/Oncology, Cardiology, Internal Medicine, Women’s Health, Pulmonology, Rheumatology, and Immediate Care Clinics, ensuring patient comfort and safety in diverse clinical settings
- Adapt to different departments, demonstrating flexibility and the ability to quickly learn and apply department-specific protocols
- Administer IV therapy, perform blood draws, and assist in procedures as needed, ensuring adherence to high clinical standards
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver comprehensive care and improve patient outcomes in fast-paced environments
Certified Phlebotomy Technician
Cedars-Sinai Medical Network Services
10.2011 - 11.2018
- Maintained sterile environments for safe and effective sample collection, reducing contamination risks.
- Consistently followed hospital protocol for proper disposal of biohazardous waste materials, ensuring safety compliance.
- Implemented infection prevention measures while conducting venipunctures or capillary punctures on diverse populations.
- Enhanced patient comfort by maintaining a calm and professional demeanor during blood draw procedures.
- Validated blood and specimen collection orders, alerting nurses, or physicians of discrepancies between order and nursing station logs.
- Evaluated and determined the most appropriate venipuncture site to minimize patient discomfort during blood collection procedures.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Los Angeles Valley College
Van Nuys, CA06-2023
Skills
- Blood Draws
- IV Therapy
- Patient Care
- Compassionate care
Certification
CPR
Languages
Russian
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
LVN Float
UCLA Health
10.2019 - Current
Certified Phlebotomy Technician
Cedars-Sinai Medical Network Services
10.2011 - 11.2018
Associate of Science - Nursing
Los Angeles Valley College
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