Maya Stewart
Maxim Healthcare
Los Angeles
14
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Vocational Nurse skilled at communicating, organizing and solving problems to improve level of care and raise quality rankings of health care facilities. Support the needs of patients with unsurpassed clinical knowledge and interpersonal communication skills. California-licensed Vocational Nurse, passionate about providing competent assistance to every patient. Excellent problem-solving, charting and quality assurance and management skills. Enthusiastic Vocational Nurse eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work History
License Vocational Nurse
3 Years- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for optimal patient outcomes.
- Promoted patient safety through vigilant monitoring of vital signs and reporting any abnormalities to the appropriate healthcare provider promptly.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of newly admitted patients, identifying individual needs and developing tailored nursing interventions accordingly.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Home Health LVN
3 Years 7 Months- Administered medication as directed by physician
- Assisted disabled clients in any way necessary to facilitate independence and well-being
- Monitored progress and documented any patient health status changes, keeping healthcare team updated
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care
- Conferred with family to discuss patient condition and medical care, helping to optimize treatments and enhance outcomes
- Worked to improve and enhance patient lives through effective and compassionate care
Licensed Vocational Nurse
6 Months- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising [Job title].
- 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.
- Maintained comprehensive understanding of genitourinary, gastrointestinal and integumentary systems and provided treatment for wounds impacting them.
Nursing Supervisor
11 Months- Supervised staff of 15-22 Licensed Vocational Nurses
- Delegated tasks and provided leadership for 15-27 nurses and support personnel
- Maintained proper staff levels within budget parameters to deliver high levels of care to every patient
- Provided direct nursing care to patients when personnel was short-staffed
- Investigated and reported all incidents per hospital policies
- Interviewed, hired, instructed and mentored employees and promoted high level of care quality to patients
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments
- Developed guidelines to improve communication with contractors, ensuring compliance with different requirements by agency
- Organized department in accordance with administrative guidelines in order to provide specified nursing services to meet legal, organizational and medical staff guidelines
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols
- Developed and implemented new nursing protocols to improve patient outcomes while minimizing medical errors
- Confidently directed overall operation of nursing services and patient care.
Assistant Director of Nursing
8 Months- Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection
- Collaborated with staff, management and external groups to coordinate patient care
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes and resident complaints or concerns
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents and families
- Identified department issues to recommend corrective actions
- Ordered all pharmacy supplies and kept check on inventory levels
- Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations
- Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private
- Discussed medical histories with patients in effort to provide most effective medical advice.
Detox Nurse
6 Months- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations
- Recorded details regarding all therapies, using COWS and/or CIWA to determine level of care
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Medical Case Manager
5 Years 5 Months- Consulted with clinicians to devise and manage effective ongoing care plans for 75 - 78 at-risk patients
- Helped patients receive appropriate, high-quality care with reasonable results
- Increased referral rates by providing excellent service and building meaningful relationships with patients and caregivers
- Collaborated with external agencies to meet educational and transitional needs of students
- Educated patients and loved ones about different treatment options and outside care approaches, reducing burden on hospital resources
- Adhered to established rules, ethical standards and codes of professional conduct conducive to positive learning atmosphere
- Evaluated treatment plans against individual goals and healthcare standards
- Updated patient charts using [Software] with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments
- Worked with different disciplines to provide cohesive care to patients
- Addressed disruptions in patient care, including delays in discharge, postponed procedures and discharge equipment unavailability
- Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented all patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
Education
Diploma - Vocational Nursing
State: CA
Bachelor's degree - Nursing
Skills
72 WPM typing speed
Accreditation coordination
Multidisciplinary team collaboration
Relationship building and retention
Medication dispensing
Seasoned in medical clinical procedures
Wellness services
Patient education and counseling
Drug utilization review
Good listening skills
First Aid/CPR
Flexible & Adaptable
Multitasking abilities
Critical thinking
Good telephone etiquette
Microsoft Office
Responsible
Detail-oriented
Cultural awareness
Planning and Coordination
Certification
IV Therapy and Blood Withdrawal Certified
BLS Certification
LPN
First Aid Certification
CPR Certification
Timeline
License Vocational Nurse
Legacy Healing Center
10.2023 - CurrentRead More
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Ideal Home Health Care
05.2023 - 11.2023Read More
Home Health LVN
Maxim Healthcare
03.2023 - CurrentRead More
Nursing Supervisor
Truth Recovery Center
08.2022 - 07.2023Read More
Assistant Director of Nursing
Truth Recovery Center
12.2021 - 08.2022Read More
Detox Nurse
Truth Recovery Center
05.2021 - 11.2021Read More
Medical Case Manager
Long Life ADHC
04.2010 - 09.2015Read More
West College
Diploma from Vocational Nursing
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Western Governor's University
Bachelor's degree from Nursing
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