MATRICE OFORIATTA
Riverside,CA
Summary
California Licensed Vocational Nurse (692271) 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.
CPR/BLS-IV Therapy/Blood Withdraw Certified
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
LVN
LAC USC Radiology/Oncology (Cross Country)
06.2023 - Current
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- 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.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Assisted physicians with setting up rooms and procedures
- Initiated intake processes
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
LVN
Los Angeles County Public Health
07.2022 - 02.2023
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising .
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
LVN
Kaiser Permanente (NurseFinders)
02.2022 - 04.2022
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Assisted with addressing patient care gaps
- Assisted faculty with setting up tests and coordinating test spaces.
- Maintained secure and positive environment conducive to testing.
- Secured testing materials and maintained confidentiality of all details.
- Maintained compliance with test center policies, practices and procedures.
- Troubleshot issues with computer-based examinations.
- Administered vaccinations via intramuscular injection and completed proper documentation.
- Completed screening questions with patients following CDC guidelines.
- Wore face mask, eye protection, medical gloves, and PAPR.
- Documented patient care accurately and concisely in Epic.
- Managed situations in compliance with legal requirements and with minimal risk to patient and institution.
- Updated patients' charts in electronic medical records with encounter information, prescriber notes and orders.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans
LVN
Kaiser Permanente (Maxim Healthcare)
09.2021 - 01.2022
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising physician.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Administered medications and topic treatments to address patient symptoms.
- Observed and assessed patients to identify concerning symptoms.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers about conditions and treatments.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Provided basic patient care and treatment, such as administering various tests, taking temperature and blood pressure and dressing wounds.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Updated patients' charts in electronic medical records with encounter information, prescriber notes and orders.
- Safely administered flu and pneumonia vaccinations, providing education to customers on vaccines, dosage, indications, precautions, contraindications and potential side effects.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
LVN
Premier Home Healthcare LVN
08.2019 - 09.2021
- Practical nursing care experience -Highly skilled in providing compassionate care and basic education to patients - Proficient in obtaining vital signs - Demonstrated the ability to review patient chart; treatments, record and report experimental symptoms, reactions, and changes in patient's conditions
- Proven ability to perform relevant duties which ultimately support patient care such as record keeping and maintaining supplies
- Able to practice safety, ecological, and infection control methods
- Great communication, decision making, time management, and critical thinking skills -Documentation, following doctors orders and plan of care -Effectively communications with doctors, pharmacy personnel, DMEs, and patient family
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to physician.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding and other daily living activities.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Protected confidentiality of information related to patient care activities and EMS operations.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Proficient in g-tube and tracheostomy care
LVN
All, One Home Health LVN
08.2017 - 08.2020
- Patient assessment - Measuring vital signs - Documenting services provided - Following patient's care planning - Implemented treatment plans at direction of physicians and appropriate consultants
- Communicating patients primary physician and care team - Observe patient status and consistently update physician on any new symptoms - Observed changes in patient conditions and promptly communicated this information to supervising RN and other medical professionals - Providing continued educations from PCG/ family to ensure proper medication and care plan are being followed - Maintaining patient comfort - Creating a safe environment to prevent falls or harm - Seizure precaution - Gastrostomy/ Jejunostomy Care - Medication administration - Tracheostomy care - Wound care - Accompanying patient to various doctors appointments - Maintains/ orders adequate supply of medication, wound, tracheostomy, and other supplies.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to physician.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, and transfers.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
- Managed appointment calendar for scans, lab tests, and evaluations.
- Made valuable contributions to care-plan development and patient education processes backed by thorough research into client diagnoses.
Pacifica Senior Living
Memory Care Chino Hills Direct Caregiver
05.2017 - 12.2017
- Providing care for patient's with Alzheimer's and Dementia -Patient care/ Maintaining ADLs -Responding appropriately to the physical, emotional, and developmental needs of patients -Assisting in personal care
- Worked independently with minimal supervision.
- Served customers with knowledgeable, friendly support at every stage of shopping and purchasing.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments and shopping trips.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Determined specific needs and provided most appropriate level of services for patient well-being.
- Documented residents' mental status, sleep and eating patterns in medical record books.
- Helped patients care for themselves by teaching proper, safe use of ambulation assistive devices such as canes or walkers.
- Entertained, conversed and read aloud to keep patients mentally alert.
- Maintained frequent supervision of residents unable to call for assistance.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Education
Diploma - LVN
American Career College
Ontario, CA06.2017
Skills
- Epic charting (EMR systems)
- Patient Assessments
- Documenting Intake
- Patient Management
- Charting and Recording
- Patient and Caregiver Education
- HIPAA Guideline Adherence
- Intravenous Therapy and Blood Withdrawal Certification
Timeline
LVN
LAC USC Radiology/Oncology (Cross Country)
06.2023 - Current
LVN
Los Angeles County Public Health
07.2022 - 02.2023
LVN
Kaiser Permanente (NurseFinders)
02.2022 - 04.2022
LVN
Kaiser Permanente (Maxim Healthcare)
09.2021 - 01.2022
LVN
Premier Home Healthcare LVN
08.2019 - 09.2021
LVN
All, One Home Health LVN
08.2017 - 08.2020
Pacifica Senior Living
Memory Care Chino Hills Direct Caregiver
05.2017 - 12.2017
Diploma - LVN
American Career College
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