Mai Lynne Lamban
Santa Clarita
Summary
Dedicated LVN with extensive experience at Kaiser Permanente, excelling in medication administration and patient education. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction through compassionate care and effective communication. Skilled in developing individualized care plans and fostering teamwork among staff, ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations and improving operational efficiencies.
Healthcare professional with well-rounded skill set in patient care and medical support. Recognized for adeptly handling patient assessments and providing consistent, high-quality care. Known for fostering team collaboration and adaptability to changing healthcare environments, ensuring seamless patient experiences and outcomes.
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety, and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
CA-Licensed Vocational Nurse with proven 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. Demonstrated competency directing and guiding patient teaching and activities to promote individual treatment programs.
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering over 17 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.
Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LVN
Kaiser Permanente
Santa Clarita, CA
09.2016 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and physician orders.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team for timely interventions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management, medication adherence, and lifestyle modifications.
- Assisted in patient assessments, documentation, and preparation for procedures or surgeries.
- Trained and mentored new staff members on best practices and organizational policies.
- Streamlined patient care processes, enhancing efficiency in daily operations within the unit.
- Ensured compliance with state regulations and organizational standards for quality patient care.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Promoted patient safety through vigilant monitoring of vital signs and reporting any abnormalities to the appropriate healthcare provider promptly.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Advocated for patients'' needs effectively, working closely with healthcare providers to develop and implement appropriate care plans.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Strengthened infection control measures by strictly following hand hygiene protocols and utilizing personal protective equipment when necessary.
- Fostered a positive work environment by collaborating with colleagues, sharing knowledge, and mentoring new nursing staff members.
- Streamlined patient flow in a busy clinic setting, ensuring timely access to care for all patients.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for optimal patient outcomes.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of newly admitted patients, identifying individual needs and developing tailored nursing interventions accordingly.
- Assisted physicians during examinations and procedures, ensuring safe practices were maintained throughout each encounter.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Safeguarded patient confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA regulations and maintaining secure medical records.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
LVN Floor Nurse
San Fernando Post Acute Hospital
Los Angeles, CA
05.2015 - 12.2020
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
- Monitored vital signs, documenting changes and reporting critical information to the nursing team.
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure compliance with care standards and hospital policies.
- Coordinated daily patient care activities, enhancing operational efficiencies within the unit.
- Mentored junior nursing staff, fostering skill development and promoting best practices in patient care.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient treatment strategies and discharge planning.
- Oversaw medication administration processes, ensuring accuracy and adherence to safety regulations.
- Promoted continuity of care by maintaining comprehensive medical records and updating physicians on significant changes in patients'' conditions.
- Cultivated strong working relationships with physicians by maintaining open communication, providing timely updates on patients'' status, and actively participating in care coordination efforts.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts through efficient handoff reports that highlighted critical information for incoming nurses.
- Fostered a positive work environment through mentorship, offering constructive feedback, and recognizing the achievements of fellow nurses.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork and collaboration among nursing staff by encouraging the sharing of best practices, learning from one another''s experiences, and supporting each other in challenging situations.
- Managed patient caseloads effectively by prioritizing needs, delegating tasks appropriately, and collaborating with healthcare professionals.
- Improved patient care by implementing an efficient patient monitoring system and coordinating with interdisciplinary teams.
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Served as charge nurse, caring for patients with serious illnesses.
- Achieved successful unit leadership by providing quality nursing care to 10 to 16 patients per day in 16-bed unit.
LVN Charge Nurse
Solheim Lutheran
Los Angeles, CA
05.2010 - 05.2015
- Developed and implemented individualized care plans based on patient assessments and needs.
- Conducted regular team meetings to address challenges, share updates, and improve communication among staff.
- Evaluated patient outcomes to identify areas for improvement in nursing procedures and protocols.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Oversaw patient conditions, administered medicine, performed interventions and took detailed records.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by actively listening to patients'' needs, providing compassionate care, and addressing concerns promptly.
- Maximized staff productivity by organizing schedules according to skill mix, workload distribution, and staffing levels requirements.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans that addressed patients'' physical, emotional, and psychological needs.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Coordinated daily patient care activities, enhancing operational efficiencies within the unit.
- Mentored junior nursing staff, fostering skill development and promoting best practices in patient care.
- Fostered a positive work environment through mentorship, offering constructive feedback, and recognizing the achievements of fellow nurses.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork and collaboration among nursing staff by encouraging the sharing of best practices, learning from one another''s experiences, and supporting each other in challenging situations.
- Managed patient caseloads effectively by prioritizing needs, delegating tasks appropriately, and collaborating with healthcare professionals.
- Improved patient care by implementing an efficient patient monitoring system and coordinating with interdisciplinary teams.
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
LVN Charge Nurse
Studio City Rehabilitation Center
Studio City, CA
01.2010 - 10.2014
- Championed infection control practices within the unit by strictly adhering to guidelines and educating staff on proper procedures.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Bolstered patient safety through consistent implementation of fall prevention measures such as bed alarms, hourly rounding, and mobility assistance.
- Streamlined nursing processes by developing and implementing evidence-based protocols for various clinical situations.
- Achieved successful unit leadership by providing quality nursing care to 7 to [Number] patients per day in 20-bed unit.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient treatment strategies and discharge planning.
- Promoted continuity of care by maintaining comprehensive medical records and updating physicians on significant changes in patients'' conditions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans that addressed patients'' physical, emotional, and psychological needs.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Coordinated daily patient care activities, enhancing operational efficiencies within the unit.
- Mentored junior nursing staff, fostering skill development and promoting best practices in patient care.
- Fostered a positive work environment through mentorship, offering constructive feedback, and recognizing the achievements of fellow nurses.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork and collaboration among nursing staff by encouraging the sharing of best practices, learning from one another''s experiences, and supporting each other in challenging situations.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Improved patient care by implementing an efficient patient monitoring system and coordinating with interdisciplinary teams.
- Managed patient caseloads effectively by prioritizing needs, delegating tasks appropriately, and collaborating with healthcare professionals.
Education
License Vocational Nurse - Nursing
Citrus College
Glendora, CA06-2009
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Pasadena City College
Pasadena, CA06-2006
Associate of Science - Nursing
Pasadena City College
Pasadena, CA06-2006
High School Diploma -
Eagle Rock High School
Los Angeles, CA06-2003
Skills
- Medication administration
- Geriatric care
- HIPAA compliance
- Vital signs monitoring
- Catheter care
- Compassionate care
- Patient care
- Clinical judgment
- Patient education
- Direct patient care
- Infection control
- Patient assessment
- Documentation accuracy
- Workflow coordination
- Nutrition support
- Treatment plan implementation
- Medical examination
- Care plan development
- Aseptic techniques
- Postoperative care
- Patient and family communication
- Nursing processes
- Personal hygiene support
- Treatment outcome monitoring
- Reporting and documentation
- HIPAA guideline adherence
- Vital signs
- Patient relationship building
- Caregiving skills
- Immunization administration
- Patient assessments
- Wound care
- Breathing treatments
- Emergency response
- Medication dispensing
- Physical assessment
- Clinical documentation
- ADL assistance
- Patient management
- Transcribing orders
- Documenting intake
- Family communication
- Chronic disease management
- Outpatient care
- Palliative care
- Preventive care
- Pulse oximetry tracking
- Staff supervision
- Maintaining nutrition
- Care planning
- Regulatory requirements
- Verbal and written communication
- End-of-life care
- Pain management
- Quality assurance
- Caring for wounds
- Staff direction and task delegation
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Samples collection
- EKG administration
- Counting narcotics
- Empathetic and compassionate
- HIPAA protocols
Certification
- Licensed Vocational Nurse - 17 years
- BLS, American Health Association - 03/2026-03/2028
- Firer Safety - 04/2025-04/2027
- Cross- trained to 21 different departments - 09/2016-present
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
LVN
Kaiser Permanente
09.2016 - Current
LVN Floor Nurse
San Fernando Post Acute Hospital
05.2015 - 12.2020
LVN Charge Nurse
Solheim Lutheran
05.2010 - 05.2015
LVN Charge Nurse
Studio City Rehabilitation Center
01.2010 - 10.2014
License Vocational Nurse - Nursing
Citrus College
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Pasadena City College
Associate of Science - Nursing
Pasadena City College
High School Diploma -
Eagle Rock High School