JACQUELINE NNAMATA
Elk Grove
Summary
I aim to leverage my experience as a licensed vocational nurse (LVN) and my background in managing clinical care, data entry, and patient assessments to contribute to public health initiatives within the CDC. I aim to assist in research and vaccine administration while utilizing my patient care and data management skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Licensed Vocational Nurse (Patient Aligned Care Team & General Mental Clinic)
US Department of Veteran Affairs
12.2012 - Current
- Administer vaccines, including flu and other immunizations, and long-acting antipsychotic injections to veterans. Manage clinic operations, coordinate with the primary care team (MDs, RN care managers), and collaborate with veterans and family members for optimal patient outcomes. Perform patient assessments, including vital signs, EKGs, bladder scans, and ear lavage. Communicate with veterans through secure messaging and phone calls, ensuring HIPAA compliance. - Review patient appointments, edit appointment types, order labs, and place consults for follow-up care. Document and perform wound dressings and other necessary medical interventions. Ensure accurate and timely data entry into electronic health records and collaborate with staff to maintain clinic efficiency.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of newly admitted patients, identifying individual needs and developing tailored nursing interventions accordingly
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Sutter Center for Psychiatry
Elk Grove
10.2007 - 01.2017
- - Prepared and administered medications through oral, sublingual, intramuscular, intradermal, subcutaneous, topical, and inhalation routes. - Provided patient education on medication regimens and health management. - Collaborated with the care team to note MD orders and maintain accurate charting.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Folsom State Prison
08.2010 - 01.2013
- - Administered medications via various routes to inmates and provided daily health assessments. - Worked closely with MDs to assist with vital signs and patient appointments. - Maintained accurate patient records and ensured continuity of care through detailed charting.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
California Medical Facility
Vacaville , California
09.2007 - 09.2009
- - Delivered care to patients in the HIV, hospice, and long-term care units, administering medications and providing daily assistance with ADLs (Activities of Daily Living). - Charted and noted MD orders, ensuring accurate medical documentation for treatment plans.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels
- Educated family members on proper caregiving techniques, alleviating stressors associated with caring for loved ones at home
- Administered medications and injections to patients
Education
Master of Public Health (In Progress) - Public Health
California State University, Sacramento
Sacramento, CA 08.2023 - 05.2025
Bachelor of Science in Gerontology - Gerontology
California State University, Sacramento
Sacramento, CA 08.2019 - 01.2021
Associate Degree in General Education - General Studies
Consumnes River College
Sacramento, CA 01.2002 - 01.2004
Skills
Vaccine administration and patient assessment
Data entry and electronic health record (EHR) management
Adverse event monitoring and reporting
Clinic operations and team collaboration
Strong communication and organizational skills
Oxygen therapy
Intravenous therapy (Certified)
Tracheotomy care
Nasopharyngeal and oral suctioning
Insertion of catheters
Wound care and dressings
Certification
Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) – [Insert License Number]
Home
(916) 346-7669
Volunteer Experience
One Project Foundation Medical Camp, Medical Volunteer, December 2023, Assisted with vaccine administration and basic patient care for underserved communities in Uganda.
Timeline
Master of Public Health (In Progress) - Public Health
California State University, Sacramento
08.2023 - 05.2025
Bachelor of Science in Gerontology - Gerontology
California State University, Sacramento
08.2019 - 01.2021
Licensed Vocational Nurse (Patient Aligned Care Team & General Mental Clinic)
US Department of Veteran Affairs
12.2012 - Current
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Folsom State Prison
08.2010 - 01.2013
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Sutter Center for Psychiatry
10.2007 - 01.2017
Licensed Vocational Nurse
California Medical Facility
09.2007 - 09.2009
Associate Degree in General Education - General Studies
Consumnes River College
01.2002 - 01.2004
Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) – [Insert License Number]
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification – American Heart Association
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) – [Insert Date]
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