Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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KRISTIAN DODSON

Artesia

Summary

Compassionate and dedicated with 7 years of experience in healthcare and direct patient care. Detailed oriented, open to new opportunities Solution oriented and highly skilled in patient care management and collaboration. Optimist, hardworking, and ready to join my next team.

Proficient and caring nursing team member offering over 7 years of patient-facing experience. Addresses patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.

Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Licensed Practical Nurse

New Orange Hills
05.2024 - Current
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • 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.
  • Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
  • Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
  • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
  • Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
  • Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
  • Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
  • Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
  • Administered medications and injections to patients.
  • Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
  • Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
  • Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
  • Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
  • Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.

LVN

Colonial Gardens Nursing Home
04.2024 - Current
  • I work Per Diem here
  • Psychiatric care to patients
  • Medication pass
  • Medical assessments
  • Patient care

LVN

Avery Home Health
12.2023 - 04.2024
  • Care giving to a 3 year old peds patient, assisted with g-tube feedings and breathing treatments and accompanied to appointments

Charge Nurse

Sunny Hills
08.2023 - 12.2023
  • Oversaw the admission, discharge and transfer of patients
  • Provided education and counseling to patients on nutrition, exercise, and medication compliance, resulting in improved quality of life
  • Administered medication as prescribed and recorded changes in patient condition
  • Administered medication and monitored vital signs as prescribed by the physician
  • Developed an algorithm that optimized the delivery of medication to ensure patient safety and effectiveness

Charge Nurse

Norwalk Meadows
05.2023 - 08.2023
  • Oversaw the admission, discharge and transfer of patients
  • Administered medications, monitored patient vitals, and provided comfort care to patients in a hospice setting
  • Monitored and reported patient vitals to identify changes in condition and facilitate timely interventions
  • Monitored and documented patient vitals and changes in condition
  • Provided education and counseling to patients on nutrition, exercise, and medication compliance, resulting in improved quality of life
  • Administered medication as prescribed and recorded changes in patient condition

Charge Nurse

Cottage Crest
04.2023 - 05.2023
  • Communicated information and guidelines to patients and the families of patients.
  • Remained compassionate and sensitive to patients and families at all times.

Charge Nurse

Windsor Palms Artesia
07.2022 - 04.2023
  • Aimed to continually grow and learn as a Nurse.
  • Communicated information and guidelines to patients and the families of patients.
  • Remained compassionate and sensitive to patients and families at all times.
  • Followed directions well and took self-directed action when necessary.
  • Medication pass
  • Delegation
  • Direct patient care

Licenced Vocational Nurse Supervisor

Wavelengths
09.2021 - 07.2022
  • Documented all concerns and incidents and reported them to a senior supervisor.
  • Assisted nurses and physicians in carrying out all treatments and day to day protocols.
  • Provided a level of care in accordance with Nursing Best Practices.
  • Assisted with obtaining personal information of patients and prepared paperwork in a timely and efficient manner.
  • Maintained neat and organized work-logs.
  • Provided quick assessments and helped to determine treatment needed for patients requiring critical care.
  • Remained compassionate and sensitive to patients and families at all times.
  • Worked with clients suffering from the effects of drug addiction to establish plans for detox and rehabilitation.
  • Developed trusting relationships with patients.
  • Upheld the highest standards of honesty and integrity.
  • Adhered to all safety and sanitation guidelines.
  • Effectively counseled patients on medication use.
  • Provided accurate screenings to avoid health complications including allergic reactions, and negative medication interactions.
  • Assisted with recruitment and training of new employees, while also monitoring the productivity of current employees.
  • Administering medications to clients
  • Imputing and implementing doctors orders
  • Facilitated doctors visits
  • Directed contact with doctors concerning clients needs and medications

Medication Assistant

Wavelengths
06.2021 - 07.2021
  • Effectively counseled patients on medication use.
  • Assisted staff and other techs in day to day tasks in accordance with patient care plans and physician's orders.
  • Entered doctors orders
  • Audited patients charts to ensure optimal care
  • Facilitated doctors visits
  • Ensured clients were compliant with medications
  • Educated clients on medications

Transportation

Wavelengths
02.2020 - 07.2021
  • Maintained a clean and neat vehicle.
  • Communicated with colleagues and passengers as needed.
  • Upheld the highest standards of honesty and integrity.
  • Collaborated with the health care team to establish and manage patient care.
  • Provided high quality patient care during critical-care ground transports.

Caregiver

Horizon Support Services
09.2018 - 02.2020
  • Continually worked to learn and grow as a dedicated caregiver.
  • Monitored client vital signs, administered medications and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well informed.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities and or changes in patients health status to case manager
  • Communicated information and guidelines to patients and the families of patients.
  • Assisted nurses and physicians in carrying out all treatments and day to day protocols.
  • Maintained neat and organized worklogs.
  • Provided quick assessments and helped to determine treatment needed for patients requiring critical care.
  • Remained compassionate and sensitive to patients and families at all times.
  • Properly fed patients based on dietary restrictions and plans.
  • Approached each day with a strong self motivation and a passion for helping others.

Deposition Officer

DDS
06.2015 - 06.2017
  • Made and received calls and scheduled appointment's.
  • Implemented effective organizational systems.
  • Offered advice and assistance to customers, paying attention to special needs or wants.
  • Brought forth excellent customer service skills and a commitment to customer satisfaction.
  • Oversaw computer database and physical filling system

Education

Licensed Vocational Nurse -

California Career Institute
02.2020

Skills

  • Multitasking Skills
  • Knowledgeable in Medical Terminology and Procedures
  • Honesty and Integrity
  • Excellent Work Ethic
  • Motivated Attitude
  • Strong Interpersonal Communication Skills
  • Patient Advocacy
  • Teamwork Skills
  • Samples collection
  • Pulse oximetry tracking
  • Breathing treatments
  • Wound care
  • Tuberculosis testing
  • Medication administration
  • Transcribing orders
  • Caring for wounds
  • Patient evaluations
  • Geriatric care
  • Patient assessments
  • Mental health support
  • ADL assistance
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Indirect patient care
  • Medication dispensing
  • Patient care
  • Documentation accuracy
  • EMR / EHR
  • Documenting intake
  • HIPAA protocols
  • Direct patient care
  • Palliative care
  • Documenting incidents
  • Physical assessment
  • Catheter care
  • Family communication
  • Diabetes management
  • Patient relationship building
  • Compassionate care
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Behavioral assessment
  • Multi-tasking and prioritization
  • Staff direction and task delegation

Certification

  • IV and Blood certified, California Career Institute December 2020
  • Hospital Fire and Life Safety, AR training January 2024 — January 2028
  • Management Of Assaultive Behavior, AR Training January 2024 — January 2025

Timeline

Licensed Practical Nurse - New Orange Hills
05.2024 - Current
LVN - Colonial Gardens Nursing Home
04.2024 - Current
LVN - Avery Home Health
12.2023 - 04.2024
Charge Nurse - Sunny Hills
08.2023 - 12.2023
Charge Nurse - Norwalk Meadows
05.2023 - 08.2023
Charge Nurse - Cottage Crest
04.2023 - 05.2023
Charge Nurse - Windsor Palms Artesia
07.2022 - 04.2023
Licenced Vocational Nurse Supervisor - Wavelengths
09.2021 - 07.2022
Medication Assistant - Wavelengths
06.2021 - 07.2021
Transportation - Wavelengths
02.2020 - 07.2021
Caregiver - Horizon Support Services
09.2018 - 02.2020
Deposition Officer - DDS
06.2015 - 06.2017
California Career Institute - Licensed Vocational Nurse,

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