Janae Wallace
Vallejo
Summary
Accomplished Licensed Vocational Nurse leverages critical thinking, analysis and medical knowledge to deliver superior care in high-pressure environments. Collaborates with physicians and multidisciplinary team members, restoring patients' health through nursing and health education processes. Maintains positive attitude in urgent, stressful situations.. Delivers quality medical care for diverse needs and maintains strict standards. Knowledgeable about wound and catheter care, weekly/daily charting and medication administration.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
LVN Charge Nurse
Novato Healthcare Center
Novato, CA
05.2025 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders, ensuring compliance with safety protocols.
- Improved patient care by ensuring timely and accurate administration of medications and treatments.
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure adherence to care plans and protocols.
- Coordinated patient care activities, enhancing communication among multidisciplinary teams.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions, promptly addressing changes in status.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations of nursing staff to drive accountability and improvement initiatives.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Promoted continuity of care by maintaining comprehensive medical records and updating physicians on significant changes in patients'' conditions.
- Updated departmental documentation systems, enabling more efficient tracking and reporting of key performance indicators related to infection control programs.
- Implemented process improvements to streamline patient care workflows, increasing efficiency in service.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care plans and optimize health outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on health management, enhancing understanding of medical conditions and treatments.
- Improved patient care by implementing an efficient patient monitoring system and coordinating with interdisciplinary teams.
Mental Health LVN
San Quentin State Prison
San Quentin
09.2024 - 04.2025
- Administered medication and monitored patient responses to ensure adherence to treatment plans.
- Conducted mental health assessments to identify patient needs and develop care strategies.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care and support mental health initiatives.
- Educated patients on coping skills and techniques for managing symptoms effectively.
- Documented patient progress and maintained accurate records in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Conducted risk assessments for potential self-harm or harm to others, implementing safety measures accordingly in collaboration with the treatment team.
- Coordinated closely with psychiatrists on medication management strategies tailored specifically to each patient''s unique needs.
- Administered prescribed medications promptly and accurately, ensuring proper dosage and monitoring for side effects.
Subacute Nurse
Windsor Rosewood Care Center
Pleasant Hill, CA
11.2023 - 07.2024
- Maintained a safe environment for both staff and patients through adherence to safety protocols.
- Delivered compassionate care to increase comfort and psychological, social and spiritual well-being.
- Assisted physician with examinations, tests and procedures.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
Psychiatric Technician
BACS
Oakland, CA
08.2023 - 09.2024
- Provided direct patient care and monitored patients' physical, mental, and emotional status.
- Assisted psychiatrists in the assessment of patient behavior and provided feedback to the treatment team.
- Conducted group therapy sessions with clients and facilitated activities designed to improve socialization skills.
- Administered medications as prescribed by physicians and monitored patient reactions to treatments.
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress including daily notes on individuals' moods, activities, interactions with others.
- Observed patient behaviors and reported any changes or concerning issues to the psychiatrist or nurse practitioner.
Subacute Nurse
Woodland Nursing Rehabilitation
Woodland, CA
05.2023 - 06.2024
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders, ensuring compliance with safety protocols.
- Improved patient care by ensuring timely and accurate administration of medications and treatments.
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure adherence to care plans and protocols.
- Coordinated patient care activities, enhancing communication among multidisciplinary teams.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions, promptly addressing changes in status.
- Implemented infection control procedures, improving overall facility compliance with health regulations.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations of nursing staff to drive accountability and improvement initiatives.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Promoted continuity of care by maintaining comprehensive medical records and updating physicians on significant changes in patients'' conditions.
- Updated departmental documentation systems, enabling more efficient tracking and reporting of key performance indicators related to infection control programs.
- Implemented process improvements to streamline patient care workflows, increasing efficiency in service.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care plans and optimize health outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on health management, enhancing understanding of medical conditions and treatments.
Operation Specialist
LeadersUp
Los Angeles, CA
06.2018 - 04.2022
- Determined consumer needs to provide products and services appealing to larger market.
- Supported the planning and execution of national Future at Work Summits, including procurement; event flow and logistics; and IT support, equipment, and materials
- Tracked project schedules and encouraged teams to complete tasks on time while staying on budget.
- Assisted executive leaders in decision-making processes by creating daily reports and suggesting areas for development.
- Support the Event Specialist and Chief of Staff as an on-site IT troubleshooter for Future at
- Work Summits
IHSS Care Provider
IHHS
Richmond, CA
01.2014 - 06.2018
- Accompanied clients to doctors' offices and on other trips outside home, providing transportation, assistance and companionship.
- Managed patient transportation and appointment scheduling.
- Cared for patients by assisting with personal hygiene tasks and completing basic household chores.
- Prepared high-quality nutritious meals for patients to promote better overall health and improve eating habits.
- Assisted clients with bathing, dressing and incontinence care.
- Helped clients stay happy and healthy by providing mental and emotional support.
- Followed HIPAA regulations to maintain confidentiality of sensitive patient information.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Drove clients to doctors' appointments and social outings.
- Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
- Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements.
- Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
- Collected and recorded patients' blood pressure, pulse and respirations (TPRs) to evaluate and note basic health status.
Desktop Support
Marin General
Larkspur, CA
01.2016 - 05.2018
- Performed daily maintenance of computer systems to keep network processes fluid.
- Conducted workflow analysis, space design or cost comparison analysis.
- Maintained audit trail and statistical records of problems and conditions reported by client.
- Maintained composure and patience in face of difficult customer situations, applying de-escalation techniques and positive customer support.
- Referred major hardware or software problems or defective products to vendors or technicians for service.
- Researched and maintained IT project and service documentation to assist future problem resolution.
- Installed and performed minor repairs to hardware, software or peripheral equipment.
Education
Licensed Vocational Nurse -
Blake Austin College
Vacaville, CA03.2023
IT Certificate
Year Up
San Francisco, CA06.2016
Skills
- PCC
- Cerner
- Epic
- Paragon/Citrix
- Team Building
- Supervision & Leadership
- Problem Resolution
- Nursing Intervention Evaluations
- Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
- Care planning
- Quality improvement
- Activity tracking
- Documentation accuracy
- Data analysis proficiency
- Nursing process implementation
Education and Training
other
Timeline
LVN Charge Nurse
Novato Healthcare Center
05.2025 - Current
Mental Health LVN
San Quentin State Prison
09.2024 - 04.2025
Subacute Nurse
Windsor Rosewood Care Center
11.2023 - 07.2024
Psychiatric Technician
BACS
08.2023 - 09.2024
Subacute Nurse
Woodland Nursing Rehabilitation
05.2023 - 06.2024
Operation Specialist
LeadersUp
06.2018 - 04.2022
Desktop Support
Marin General
01.2016 - 05.2018
IHSS Care Provider
IHHS
01.2014 - 06.2018
Licensed Vocational Nurse -
Blake Austin College
IT Certificate
Year Up