Heaven Thompson
Los Angeles
Summary
Licensed Vocational Nurse skilled in providing direct patient care in fast-paced environments. Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans, ensuring optimal patient outcomes. Holds CPR instructor certification and actively educates patients and families on recovery processes. Skilled Licensed Vocational Nurse implements nursing care, following physician orders in conformance with recognized nursing techniques, standards, and administrative policies. Superb technical knowledge and high-level communications skills standardizing nursing practice towards quality care optimization. Prioritizes clinical and operational tasks in fast-paced emergent settings.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Saint Francis Hospital
Lynwood
09.2025 - Current
- Provided direct patient care in fast-paced trauma environments.
- Triaged patients based on severity of injuries to prioritize care effectively.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to medical team.
- Administered medications and treatments prescribed by physicians.
- Administered medications and documented responses in patient records.
- Educated patients and families on recovery processes and care plans to promote understanding and compliance.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive care and improve patient outcomes.
- Participated in continuing education activities related to Trauma Nursing Care.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Southern California Hospital at Culver City
culver city
08.2025 - Current
- Administered medications, documenting patient responses to ensure accurate treatment records.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop care plans for patients.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols and infection control measures.
- Assisted nursing staff with patient assessments to enhance quality of care.
- Observed changes in patient conditions and reported any unusual findings to supervising physician or registered nurse.
- Coordinated multidisciplinary care plans, facilitating collaboration among healthcare professionals for optimal patient outcomes.
- Maintained accurate patient records documenting treatments, medications administered and other pertinent information.
- Assisted with daily patient care and monitored mental health status.
- Conducted therapeutic activities to enhance patient engagement and well-being.
- Provided support during crisis situations to de-escalate conflicts effectively.
LVN Charge Nurse
Ramona Nursing and Rehabilitation
El Monte
03.2025 - 08.2025
- Administered medications to 100+ diverse patients, achieving a 90% improvement rate in their health outcomes.
- Logged vital signs for 50+ patients daily, improving care quality and expediting necessary medical responses.
- Collaborated with physicians to discuss and address patient condition changes, facilitating timely interventions that enhanced overall patient care and outcomes.
- Accurately documented patient conditions to support clinicians in making informed treatment decisions, resulting in improved patient care and streamlined communication.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Phoenix House
Venice
03.2025 - 06.2025
- Provided compassionate care to 20+ patients daily, enhancing recovery rates and patient satisfaction through personalized nursing practices.
- Monitored vital signs for over 50 patients daily, swiftly identifying critical changes to enhance care.
Nurse Coordinator
Phoenix House
Venice
03.2034 - 12.2024
- Developing and implementing individualized care plans, coordinating patient transfers, and ensuring continuity of care across different settings.
- Supervising and mentoring nursing staff, conducting performance evaluations, and providing guidance on clinical best practices.
- Monitoring patient care quality, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing strategies to enhance patient outcomes.
- Educating patients and families about their conditions, treatment plans, and self-management strategies.
- Maintaining patient records, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with relevant policies and regulations.
- Serving as a liaison between the nursing staff, physicians, and other healthcare professionals.
Medical Assistant
West Coast ENT
Thousand Oaks
06.2022 - 09.2023
- Coordinated patient care for over 100 ENT patients weekly, enhancing overall satisfaction and efficiency.
Medical Assistant
Santa Monica Urgent Care
Santa Monica
01.2020 - 06.2022
- Delivered exceptional patient care as a Medical Assistant in fast-paced urgent care, improving patient satisfaction scores by 20%.
- Efficiently triaged 30+ patients daily, streamlining examinations to elevate patient care quality.
- Managed electronic health records for 500+ patients, ensuring 100% compliance with confidentiality standards.
- Facilitated over 200 patient consultations, enhancing communication with diverse healthcare teams for improved patient outcomes.
- Administered 200+ injections, monitored vital signs, and conducted lab tests to enhance patient care.
- Fostered patient wellbeing by actively supporting and advocating for compassionate care, enhancing satisfaction scores by 20%.
- Successfully collaborated with a cross-functional team of 10, enhancing project efficiency by 25%.
Education
Diploma - Licensed Vocational Nurse
Glendale Career College
Glendale, California03-2025
High School Diploma -
Leuzinger High School
Skills
- Assessment
- Communication
- Organization
- Medication
- Documentation
- Patient Care
- Critical Thinking
- Multitasking
- Leadership
- Trauma response training
- Crisis intervention
- Intravenous therapy
- Triage
- Advanced cardiac life support
Certification
CPR certified as an instructor
Timeline
Nurse Coordinator
Phoenix House
03.2034 - 12.2024
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Saint Francis Hospital
09.2025 - Current
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Southern California Hospital at Culver City
08.2025 - Current
LVN Charge Nurse
Ramona Nursing and Rehabilitation
03.2025 - 08.2025
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Phoenix House
03.2025 - 06.2025
Medical Assistant
West Coast ENT
06.2022 - 09.2023
Medical Assistant
Santa Monica Urgent Care
01.2020 - 06.2022
Diploma - Licensed Vocational Nurse
Glendale Career College
High School Diploma -
Leuzinger High School