LAVETTA SIAH
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Postpartum care professional with comprehensive background in supporting mothers and infants during postpartum period. Efficiently managed patient care plans, ensuring mothers and infants received optimum care and support. Known for effective collaboration with healthcare teams and adaptability to changing healthcare needs.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Postpartum Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
02.2021 - Current
- Educated families on newborn care techniques such as feeding, bathing, diapering, and comforting strategies.
- Promoted breastfeeding success by offering lactation support and resources to new mothers.
- Administered medications accurately and safely according to physician orders throughout the postpartum period.
- Prepared patients for discharge by providing thorough education on self-care, infant care, and follow-up appointments.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all nursing interventions, assessments, and patient responses during the entire stay in the postpartum unit.
LVN Shift Care
The Key
09.2020 - Current
- Administered medications accurately and in a timely manner, ensuring proper treatment for various conditions.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patients regularly, swiftly identifying any changes in condition and addressing concerns promptly.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Encourage self care as appropriate to help maintain independence
- Assist with mobility positioning and transfers to improve comfort
Women Internal Medicine Clinic (UCLA)
Health Care Staffing Professionals
09.2017 - 04.2020
- Managed patient records and documentation in compliance with healthcare regulations
- Assisted with scheduling and coordinating patient appointment referrals
- Monitored and recorded patient vital signs and reported any abnormalities healthcare providers
- Ensure a clean safe environment for patients and staff
- Assist MD with in office procedures and provide patient education on treatment plans and medication
- Immunizations/EKG
LVN FIELD NURSE
Ideal Care HomeHealth
01.2015 - 02.2017
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patients regularly, swiftly identifying any changes in condition and addressing concerns promptly.
- Document vitals
- Educate patient and family members on proper medication administration and disease management
- Perform wound assessment, dressing changes and patient education on wound care
- Utilized advanced wound care technologies such as negative pressure wound therapy
- Managed wound care documentation and maintain accurate patient records
LVN Charge Nurse
Proactive Medical Staffing
10.2012 - 06.2015
- Administered medications, monitored vital signs, and communicated with healthcare team members to ensure quality patient care
- Managed medical records and maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPPA regulation
- Supervised nursing staff, delegated task, and ensured compliance with facility policies and procedures
- Communicate lab orders and results to MD
- Notify MD of any changes in the patients conditions
- Documentation
Education
Bachelor of Science - Registered Nurse
Nightingale College
Salt Lake City, Utah06-2020
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Pasadena College
Pasadena, Ca06-2017
Diploma - Vocational Nursing
Pacific College
Costa Mesa, Ca01.2011
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Field visits
- Diabetes management
- Patient Education
- Evidence-Based Practices
- Quality Improvement Initiatives
- Vitals collection
- Healthcare Regulations Compliance
- Communication Skills
- Wound care management
- Supervision
- Task Delegation
- HIPAA Compliance
- Critical Thinking
- Time Management
Awards
Honor Roll (Pasadena City College)
Certifications Courses
- BLS
- IV Certification
- Phlebotomy Certification
Timeline
Postpartum Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
02.2021 - Current
LVN Shift Care
The Key
09.2020 - Current
Women Internal Medicine Clinic (UCLA)
Health Care Staffing Professionals
09.2017 - 04.2020
LVN FIELD NURSE
Ideal Care HomeHealth
01.2015 - 02.2017
LVN Charge Nurse
Proactive Medical Staffing
10.2012 - 06.2015
Bachelor of Science - Registered Nurse
Nightingale College
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Pasadena College
Diploma - Vocational Nursing
Pacific College
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