Falishia Walker
Riverside
Summary
Dynamic LVN/Healthcare professional skilled in delivering comprehensive patient care. Known for fostering team collaboration and achieving positive patient outcomes. Reliable, adaptable, and committed to providing empathetic patient support and maintaining high standards of care.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
LVN/Case Manager
Riverside University Health System
07.2023 - Current
- Administered psychotropic medications, monitoring for side effects, effectiveness, and making adjustments as necessary to optimize treatment outcomes.
- Established rapport with patients from diverse backgrounds through empathic listening and culturally sensitive communication practices.
- Provided crisis intervention services during psychiatric emergencies, ensuring patient safety through effective de-escalation techniques.
- Assessed patients' physical and mental status by analyzing complaints and symptoms.
- Participated in case conferences to discuss complex cases collaboratively with colleagues from various disciplines for better decision-making processes.
- Advocated for patients'' rights and autonomy in treatment decisions while maintaining a therapeutic alliance that fosters trust and open communication.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Educated patients and family members about medical conditions and mental health, medications, treatments and preventive measures.
Administration
Cherry Ranch Residential
10.2019 - Current
- Managed medication administration, ensuring proper dosage and adherence to prescribed schedules.
- Established standardized procedures for database administration tasks, ensuring consistency across all projects.
- Completed paperwork for monthly reports to administration concerning enrollment.
- Streamlined trust administration processes for increased efficiency and improved service delivery.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Reduced patient anxiety through active listening, problem-solving, and crisis intervention techniques.
- Recognized and responded to signs of potential self-harm or suicide risk, utilizing appropriate intervention strategies and resources to ensure patient safety.
- Provided complex crisis intervention and stabilization to patients in psychological distress.
- Implemented crisis intervention plans to support client safety.
LVN
RUHS
07.2022 - 08.2024
- Administered medications accurately and in a timely manner, ensuring proper treatment for various conditions.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patients regularly, swiftly identifying any changes in condition and addressing concerns promptly.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Promoted a positive work environment among nursing staff through collaboration, open communication, and support.
- Provided high-quality wound care, reducing the risk of infection and promoting timely healing.
- Managed time efficiently during busy shifts by multitasking effectively without compromising quality of care.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Mentored new LVN hires through the orientation process, sharing expertise to support their integration into the team successfully.
- Demonstrated strong clinical judgment by assessing symptoms quickly and prioritizing appropriate interventions accordingly.
- Enhanced patient care by providing compassionate and individualized attention, leading to improved health outcomes.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Contributed to infection control measures by adhering to strict hygiene protocols and educating staff on best practices.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
LVN
Kaiser Permanente
06.2016 - 06.2021
- Managed high-stress situations effectively, maintaining professionalism under pressure while resolving disputes or conflicts.
- Handled escalated calls efficiently, finding satisfactory resolutions for both customers and the company alike.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
- Assisted physicians in performing diagnostic tests and procedures to facilitate prompt diagnosis and treatment.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Administered medications accurately and in a timely manner, ensuring proper treatment for various conditions.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Science
Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, CA12-2021
Skills
- Compassionate care
- Medication administration
- Diabetes management
- Clinical documentation
- Patient intake
- Behavioral health support
- Immunization administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient care
- HIPAA compliance
- Mental health support
- Medical records management
Timeline
LVN/Case Manager
Riverside University Health System
07.2023 - Current
LVN
RUHS
07.2022 - 08.2024
Administration
Cherry Ranch Residential
10.2019 - Current
LVN
Kaiser Permanente
06.2016 - 06.2021
Bachelor of Science - Health Science
Azusa Pacific University
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