Licensed vocational nurse with extensive expertise in patient care. Provides high-quality medical services tailored to diverse patient needs while adhering to rigorous standards. Proficient in wound care, catheter management, charting, and medication administration.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Vocational Nurse
California Medical Facility
Vacaville
01.2020 - Current
Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
Implemented infection control measures per facility policy.
Applied interventions to progress patients toward wellness and address maintenance of wellness.
Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
Participated in continuing education programs to maintain licensure requirements.
Administered prescribed medications to incarcerated patients and address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
Charge Nurse
La Mariposa
Fairfield
07.2019 - 08.2020
Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
Ensured that all documentation was completed accurately according to established policies and procedures.
Administered local, inhalation or intravenous anesthetics to patients undergoing procedures.
Managed inventory of medical supplies and equipment.
Monitored patient progress and adjusted care plans accordingly.
Met with administrator to discuss patient care status, issues, and information.
Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
Monitored vital signs, medication administration, and fluid balance for assigned patients.
Charge Nurse
Greenfield Care Center
Fairfield
11.2018 - 07.2019
Evaluated patient care procedural changes for effectiveness and made necessary adjustments.
Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patients' charts.
Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Assembled and used catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers.
Documented adverse patient reactions to medications and reported findings to supervisors.
Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.