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HYDEE SEBASTIAN
American Canyon
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Summary
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
LVN ADMISSION NURSE
Napa Post Acute
03.2024 - Current
- Educated patients and families on treatment options, care procedures, and available resources.
- Managed electronic health records to ensure accurate documentation of patient information and progress.
- Streamlined admission processes, enhancing efficiency and reducing wait times for patients.
- Implemented infection control measures during the admission process to promote patient safety and health standards.
- Enhanced patient care by conducting thorough admission assessments and developing individualized care plans.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive care for new patients upon admission.
- Maintained strict confidentiality of sensitive patient information according to HIPAA regulations.
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills by consistently conveying pertinent information about incoming patients to medical staff, ensuring seamless continuity of care during transitions between healthcare providers.
- Ensured proper handling of patient belongings upon admission, minimizing lost items or mix-ups between multiple patients'' possessions.
- Managed time effectively, prioritizing tasks based on patient needs while maintaining a high volume of admissions daily.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, attentive nursing support during the admission process.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through diligent monitoring of vital signs and reporting any significant changes to appropriate medical staff.
- Prevented complications by promptly identifying potential medication interactions or allergies during the admission process.
- Promoted a safe and comfortable environment for patients during their transition into the healthcare facility.
- Assisted in enhancing facility reputation by fostering positive relationships with patients and family members during the admissions process.
- Provided physicians and other medical personnel with patient assessment details and answered patient care-related questions.
- Settled incoming patients into rooms and verified adequacy of medical supplies and treatment equipment.
- Interacted professionally with families and provided empathetic support and professional guidance.
- Recorded incoming patients' vital signs and current medication details in electronic charts.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Ensure all required forms and medical records are completed, signed and accurately field.
LVN Floor Nurse
Windsor Vallejo Care Center
04.2023 - 04.2024
- Administered patient care, including medication administration and vital sign monitoring.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge instructions.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health record (EHR) systems.
- Trained new nursing staff on operational protocols and patient care standards.
- Implemented best practices for improving patient comfort and satisfaction on the floor.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and maintain licensure requirements.
- Contributed to a safe working environment by following infection control protocols and accurately reporting incidents or concerns.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families, fostering trust and open communication during difficult times.
- Collected and documented vital signs to maintain current records of patients' conditions.
- Enhanced patient care by implementing individualized nursing plans and effectively collaborating with interdisciplinary team members.
- Applied evidence-based practice principles to deliver accurate and effective nursing interventions, enhancing patient outcomes.
- Demonstrated strong clinical judgment when assessing patients, prioritizing needs, and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Communicated effectively with patients and family members to convey important instructions and discuss treatments.
LVN • CN/LVN
Creekside Healthcare Center
08.2021 - 04.2023
- Maintained accurate records of residents' healthcare treatments and responses.
- Administered basic patient care and treatments by dressing wounds, treating bedsores, giving enemas and performing catheterizations.
- Educated patients on self-care strategies for managing chronic conditions, empowering them to take an active role in their health management.
- Safeguarded patient privacy and confidentiality by strictly adhering to HIPAA regulations and organizational policies.
- Promoted continuity of care through seamless handovers during shift changes by updating colleagues on pertinent patient information and status updates.
- Administered medication such as insulin and monitored patients' responses to detect problems.
- Established compassionate environment by providing psychological, emotional and spiritual support to patients and families.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
San Miguel Villa/ Bayberry Skilled Nursing & Healthcare Center/Windsor Rosewood Care Center/Stonebrook Healthcare Center/Gardner Health Center
01.2016 - 01.2017
- MONITORED VITAL SIGNS
- ADMINISTERED MEDICATIONS UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF A LICENSED NURSE
- WOUND DRESSING
- EMR CHARTING
- ASSESSED PATIENTS’ AND CARE PLANNING
- BLOOD GLUCOSE CHECKS
- CASE STUDIES
Education
Associate of Science - Vocational Nursing
Unitek College
Fremont, California01.2023
Vocational Nursing - undefined
Gurnick Medical
Concord, California01.2017
Skills
- Medication administration
- Geriatric care
- Tube feeding administration
- Monitoring vital signs
- Glucose monitoring
- Administering respiratory treatments
- Documentation development
- Patient care planning
- Direct patient support
- Proficient in EMR software
- Excellent work ethic
- Advanced computer skills
- Compassionate
- HIPAA compliance
- Catheter care
- Patient education
- Clinical judgment
- Infection control
- Patient assessment
- Documentation accuracy
- Diabetes management
- Patient and family communication
- Immunization administration
- Wound care
- Physical assessment
- Transcribing orders
Certification
- LVN LICENSE 716207
- BLS AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION
Timeline
LVN ADMISSION NURSE
Napa Post Acute
03.2024 - Current
LVN Floor Nurse
Windsor Vallejo Care Center
04.2023 - 04.2024
LVN • CN/LVN
Creekside Healthcare Center
08.2021 - 04.2023
San Miguel Villa/ Bayberry Skilled Nursing & Healthcare Center/Windsor Rosewood Care Center/Stonebrook Healthcare Center/Gardner Health Center
01.2016 - 01.2017
Vocational Nursing - undefined
Gurnick Medical
Associate of Science - Vocational Nursing
Unitek College