NANCY FRIDLEY
Ontario
Summary
Dedicated Licensed Vocational Nurse experienced in primary care and vital signs monitoring. Delivered high-quality patient care through adherence to HIPAA compliance and effective communication with healthcare personnel. Focused on optimizing nursing practice and prioritizing clinical tasks within fast-paced emergency settings.
Overview
1
1
Certification
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
License Vocational Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
Ontario
05.2010 - 05.2024
- Administered medications and treatments according to patient care plans.
- Communicated with physicians and healthcare personnel about patients' conditions, monitored vital signs, and administered medications to ensure optimal patient care.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive care plans.
- Observed changes in patient conditions and reported any unusual findings to supervising physician or registered nurse.
- Maintained accurate patient records documenting treatments, medications administered and other pertinent information.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records system.
- Followed HIPAA guidelines to safeguard patient privacy.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and infection control practices.
- Collected specimens for laboratory analysis; prepared specimens for transport to lab.
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to create and implement effective care plans tailored to individual patient needs.
- Promoted safety culture for patients and employees by implementing identification protocols and thorough reporting practices.
License Vocational Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
Ontario
05.2010 - 05.2024
- Administered medications and treatments according to healthcare providers' prescriptions.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to the nursing team.
- Observed changes in patient conditions and reported any unusual findings to supervising physician or registered nurse.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Documented patient progress and care activities in electronic health records systems.
- Maintained accurate patient records documenting treatments, medications administered and other pertinent information.
- Trained new staff on nursing protocols and best practices for patient care.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
Education
LICENSE VOCATIONAL NURSE -
Ontario, CASkills
- Medication administration
- Patient assessment
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Treatment plan implementation
- Patient education
- Outpatient care
- Infection control practices
- Wound care management
- Electronic health records
- Documentation accuracy
- Patient documentation
- Patient confidentiality
- HIPAA compliance
- HIPAA adherence
- Healthcare teamwork
- Family communication
- Staff training
- Time management
- Patient advocacy
- Effective communication
- Pediatric care
Certification
- Healthcare software proficiency
- IV Therapy Certification
- Reporting and documentation
- Treatment outcome monitoring
- Vital signs
- Clinical documentation
- Verbal and written communication
- Breathing treatments
- Preventive care
- Immunization administration
- Wound care
- Patient intake
- License Vocational Nurse
- Basic Life Support
Timeline
License Vocational Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
05.2010 - 05.2024
License Vocational Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
05.2010 - 05.2024