Dynamic LVN with extensive experience at Southern Inyo Hospital, excelling in compassionate care and quality improvement. Proven ability in vital signs monitoring and medication administration, fostering patient comfort and safety. Recognized for effective collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and implement successful treatment plans. Patient-centered LVN Floor Nurse competent at helping geriatric patients with daily living needs, administering medications and collecting vital signs. Offers exceptional clinical knowledge and abilities, sound judgment and excellent documentation skills. Compassionate in helping patients with medical and emotional support.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
LVN Floor Nurse
Southern Inyo Hospital
11.2024 - Current
Communicated effectively with patients and family members to convey important instructions and discuss treatments.
Maintained accurate records of residents' healthcare treatments and responses.
Measured and recorded patients' vital signs every hour.
Administered medication such as insulin and monitored patients' responses to detect problems.
Managed medication cart and dispensed pills, oral therapies and intramuscular injections to patients on SNF floor.
Examined and treated patients' injuries and pressure wounds to promote healing.
Collaborated with healthcare team members to assess, implement and evaluate nursing care plans.
Utilized PCC to document nursing assessments, treatments, medications and discharge instructions.
Administered basic patient care and treatments by dressing wounds, treating bedsores, giving enemas and performing catheterizations.
Established compassionate environment by providing psychological, emotional and spiritual support to patients and families.
Coped effectively with mental and emotional challenges of positions by remaining centered on patients' needs and delivering quality care.
Collected and documented vital signs to maintain current records of patients' conditions.
Delivered treatments and direct nursing care according to physicians' orders in [Type] environment.
Modified patient health treatment plans by observing patient conditions and responses.
Helped patients feel comfortable by adjusting positions and engaging in casual conversation.
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
LVN Charge Nurse
Bishop Care Center
02.2020 - 03.2025
Oversaw patient conditions, administered medicine, performed interventions and took detailed records.
Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
Infection Control Officer
Toiyabe Indian Health Project
01.2019 - 06.2020
Educated healthcare workers, patients and public about infectious and communicable disease transmission and prevention.
Identified and analyzed public health issues related to foodborne parasitic diseases and impact on public policies, scientific studies or surveys.
Maintained data, reporting and quality assurance standards throughout investigations.
Determined important variables for each case such as location and severity of outbreak and both laboratory and clinical findings.
Investigated diseases or parasites to determine cause and risk factors, progress and mode of transmission.
Collected and organized data for weekly case summaries.
Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
Adaptable individual with exceptional interpersonal skills and talent for building relationships. Known for delivering outstanding service and enhancing client satisfaction. Focused on fostering positive interactions and creating collaborative environment.
Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
Provided professional services and support in a dynamic work environment.
Director of Staff Development
Bishop Care Center
12.2015 - 05.2020
Developed and delivered new hire training programs and continuous professional development.
Performed reviews of employee work performance to check for areas in need of additional training.
Collaborated with department supervisors to identify talented employees and plan out paths for development and promotion.
Assisted with development of effective recruitment and hiring strategies.
Monitored employee performance to look for areas in need of improvement.
Worked with managers to identify internal talent and plan development pathways.
Helped develop successful recruitment and hiring plans.
Created and managed continuous improvement classes and training programs targeted to new employees.
Reviewed and edited all training materials for accuracy and company policy compliance.
Communicated all learning and performance objectives, schedules, and training assessments to upper management.
Analyzed effectiveness of training programs at all levels and recommended updates.
Drove departmental performance and achievement of service levels through focused team operational reviews, structured coaching, and managing to enterprise targets.
Created in-depth training manual for all employees.
Implemented new learning strategies depending upon employees' skill levels.
Conducted training courses and prepared videos for long-term use.
Directed field training to enhance participants' skills.
Conducted orientation sessions and organized on-the-job training for new hires.
Researched and obtained relevant course materials to achieve training objectives.
Trained new hires to perform cross-training exercises with experienced workers.
Trained staff during demonstrations, meetings, conferences, and workshops.
Developed departmental systems and procedures to better align workflow processes.
Directed training programs and development paths for managers and supervisors.