Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
References
Timeline
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Linh Pham

San Jose

Summary

  • Dedicated, 6 years experience LVN delivers compassionate patient care to individuals in sub acute and skilled nursing facility settings.
  • Expertise in managing total nursing care and administering prescribed medications and treatments according to approved nursing techniques. Assists in delivery of patient care through nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation.
  • Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Resident Care Manager/Clinical Nurse Supervisor

Saratoga Retirement Health Center
08.2024 - Current


  • Worked with providers to define quality metrics and outcome reporting process.
  • Contributed to high-quality standards by establishing a thorough knowledge base on all aspects related to geriatric care.
  • Promoted a culture focused on teamwork among coworkers which resulted in improved job satisfaction rates.
  • Oversee admissions by accurately entering medication orders into the PCC system and completing all necessary assessments for new admissions.
  • Maintain effective communication with physicians, ensuring prompt follow-up on any changes in patient conditions, and implement new orders as prescribed.
  • Prepare discharge assessments and ensure the completion of all required paperwork, when applicable. Collaborate with the pharmacy team to review admission medications.
  • Assist with performing MAR/TAR audits, ensuring that all documentation related to patient care, incidents, and staff performance is accurate and completed in a timely manner.
  • Address and resolve any patient concerns or complaints related to nursing care. Provide guidance and support to nursing staff, enhancing their skills and ensuring the delivery of proper care.
  • Assist nursing staff during patient condition changes, including transfers or discharges, and ensure immediate physician notification and backup during medical emergencies.
  • Maintain regular communication with residents' families, providing updates on their loved one's health status, treatments, and any changes in care.
  • Effectively communicate and address any issues or concerns with the appropriate parties to ensure optimal patient care. Actively listen to patient concerns and work toward resolution.
  • Support conflict resolution among staff members or between staff and residents. Assist in orienting and training new nurses, while fostering continuous education and professional development.

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Saratoga Retirement Community Health Center
08.2021 - Current
  • Assist in maintaining a physical, social, and psychological environment, which will be conducive to the best interest and welfare of the residents
  • Work with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
  • Provide nursing care including medication administration in accordance with physician orders and appropriate nursing techniques/procedures.
  • Respond to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
  • Manage patient care through closely monitoring vital signs, any changes of condition.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
  • Documente accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Offer immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Perform routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.

Charge Nurse - Assisted Living

Humangood - The Terraces At Los Altos
02.2020 - 08.2021


• Consulted and coordinated with health care team members to assess,plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans.

• Prepared, administered and recorded prescribed medications and treatments.
• Assessed the patients' ability to do routine daily tasks.
• Assisted patients with basic needs as dressing, eating,
bathing and encourages patients to do things for
themselves to retain feelings if independence and self-
esteem.

• Involved, educated and when appropriate, supervises family members or significant others in implementing best
practices for older adults.
• Promoted the desirability of quality end-of-life care for older adults.
• Documented all care information concisely, accurately and completely in a timely manner, in the appropriate format and on the appropriate forms.
• Performed other position- related duties as assigned,
depending on assignment setting.

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Covenant Care - Los Altos Subacute and Rehab
03.2017 - 01.2020
  • Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
  • Supervised the medication schedule of up to 24 patients.
  • Responsible for coordination of quality patient care in compliance with MD orders.
  • Observed and assessed patient health condition for any changes of condition and implement appropriate intervention to prevent any risks.
  • Provided appropriate nursing care based on current assessment to achieve expected outcomes.
  • Responsible for personal and professional accountability by complying with Covenant Care policies, state and federal regulations.
  • Provided care utilizing infection control measures that protect both staff and patient.
  • Educated CNA, patient and family members regarding patient care and needs to meet patients needs while staying at SNF.
  • Documented all related patient care and medical nursing process in a timely manner.
  • Maintained nursing knowledge of competencies by actively attending in-services, skill evaluations.


Education

Associate of Science - Vocational Nursing

Mission College
Santa Clara, CA
05.2016

Certified Nursing Assistant -

Mission College
Santa Clara, CA
2014

Skills

  • Bilingual - English & Vietnamese
  • Problem- solving and leadership nursing skills
  • Work Planning and Coordination
  • Nursing Intervention Evaluations
  • Critical thinking skills
  • Attention to details

Certification

  • Licensed Vocational Nursing - Expire: 06/2025
  • BLS Certification, ACLS Certified - Expire: 03/ 2027
  • IV therapy and blood withdraw Certified - 2018

References

CARRIE WARD - Nurse Supervisor, Saratoga Retirement SNF

(408) 854-0488 - carrieannebalbona@yahoo.com

RICKY ELAGO - Assistance Director of Nursing, Los Altos Subacute and Rehab
(510) 364 - 9367

RUSTY RANADA - CNA Professor

(408) 705 -7648

Timeline

Resident Care Manager/Clinical Nurse Supervisor

Saratoga Retirement Health Center
08.2024 - Current

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Saratoga Retirement Community Health Center
08.2021 - Current

Charge Nurse - Assisted Living

Humangood - The Terraces At Los Altos
02.2020 - 08.2021

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Covenant Care - Los Altos Subacute and Rehab
03.2017 - 01.2020
  • Licensed Vocational Nursing - Expire: 06/2025
  • BLS Certification, ACLS Certified - Expire: 03/ 2027
  • IV therapy and blood withdraw Certified - 2018

Associate of Science - Vocational Nursing

Mission College

Certified Nursing Assistant -

Mission College
Linh Pham