Karri Davis
Redlands
Summary
Dynamic Licensed Practical Nurse with a proven track record at Loma Linda VA, excelling in patient assessment and emergency response. Strong critical thinking skills and effective collaboration have consistently enhanced patient care and outcomes. Proficient in medication administration and health education, contributing to team objectives and overall patient well-being. Career aspirations include advancing skills in specialized nursing practices to further improve patient experiences.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Loma Linda VA
Redlands
11.2024 - Current
- Assisted physicians during exams, procedures, and surgeries as necessary.
- Provided compassionate support to families facing difficult decisions regarding end-of-life issues.
- Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Assessed patient health by interviewing patients, performing physical examinations, and ordering lab tests.
- Educated patients on disease prevention, healthy lifestyle choices, and self-care techniques.
- Developed individualized plans of care based on assessment findings and physician orders.
- Collaborated with community resources to coordinate appropriate referrals for social services or other specialized needs.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Ro Health LLC
Nuevo
10.2023 - 11.2024
- Reviewed and updated existing protocols for various health-related topics such as allergies or asthma attacks.
- Conducted formal and informal evaluations of medical conditions and developed accurate medical summaries on students.
- Administered and supervised administration of prescription medication to students.
- Changed dressings on wounds.
- Documented observations of student behavior, complaints or physical symptoms.
- Provided resources and referrals to families concerning community healthcare services.
- Implemented school policies related to health and safety of students.
- Attended professional development conferences related to pediatric nursing topics.
- Administered local, inhalation or intravenous anesthetics to patients undergoing procedures.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving student health issues.
- Maintained accurate records of student health information.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
- Developed individualized healthcare plans for students with special needs.
Education
Associate of Science - Licensed Practical Nurse
North West College
Pomona, CA04-2023
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Wound care
- Health education
- Emergency response
- Care coordination
- Team collaboration
- Caring for wounds
- Samples collection
- Vital signs monitoring
- Preventive care
- Infection control
- Immunization administration
- Outpatient care
- Breathing treatments
- Direct patient care
- Medication dispensing
- Care planning
- Chronic disease management
- Critical thinking
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Loma Linda VA
11.2024 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Ro Health LLC
10.2023 - 11.2024
Associate of Science - Licensed Practical Nurse
North West College
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