Obinna ugocha
Hawthorne
Summary
Skilled Licensed Vocational Nurse implements nursing care, following physician orders in conformance with recognized nursing techniques, standards and administrative policies. Superb technical knowledge and high-level communications skills standardizing nursing practice towards quality care optimization. Prioritizes clinical and operational tasks in fast-paced emergent settings. Compassionate LVN with proven ability to complete tasks efficiently and productively. Skilled in patient care, wound dressing, and medication administration. Excel at communication, empathy, and time management, ensuring high-quality care and support for patients in fast-paced environments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
LVN
Fantasia Healthcare
01.2021 - Current
- Ordered lab tests or imaging studies according to physician orders while ensuring accuracy of documentation in the medical record system.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss patient progress and plan treatment goals accordingly.
- Assessed patient needs for additional services such as social work or home health aides.
- Monitored patient progress, reported changes to physician and provided education to families regarding medical conditions.
- Evaluated effectiveness of treatments by observing responses from patients during therapy sessions or after medication administration periods have elapsed.
- Ensured compliance with all state laws governing nursing practice standards.
- Identified potential problems that could impact the quality of care delivered to patients including issues related to staffing or equipment shortages and deficiencies.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Provided direct patient care by taking vital signs, administering medications and treatments, and providing wound care.
- Responded quickly to life threatening situations using appropriate interventions based on established protocols.
- Assisted in the admission, discharge and transfer of patients.
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques such as medication administration, nutrition management and disease prevention strategies.
- Collaborated with other healthcare providers including physicians, nurses and specialists in order to coordinate optimal patient care plans.
- Maintained accurate medical records for each patient utilizing electronic health record systems.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain, and optimize patient outcomes.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical history.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
- Applied interventions to progress patients toward wellness and address maintenance of wellness.
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care outcomes.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Managed patient records, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Sterilized medical equipment and supplies with germicides, sterilizers and autoclaves.
- Promoted culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting documentation and prevention.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Provided pre- and post-operative nursing care.
- Answered patients' calls to determine how to assist.
- Evaluated patient care procedural changes for effectiveness and made necessary adjustments.
- Evaluated nursing intervention outcomes by conferring with other healthcare team members.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
Education
Vocational - LVN Program
Homestead Group of Schools
Torrance08-2012
High School Diploma -
Cardioso High School
Lagos Nigeria12-1990
Skills
- Diagnostic testing
- Triage management
- Wound care
- Oxygen therapy
- Medication administration
- Patient observation
- Charting and documentation
- Behavioral health support
- Elderly care
- Patient intake
- Catheter care
- Compassionate care
- Bedside manner
- Patient hygiene assistance
- Feeding tube assistance
- Clinical documentation
- Patient mobility assistance
- Vital signs monitoring
- Infection control
- Tracheostomy care
- Nursing care planning
- Diabetes management
Affiliations
- Listening to music
- Play soccer
- Read books
Timeline
LVN
Fantasia Healthcare
01.2021 - Current
Vocational - LVN Program
Homestead Group of Schools
High School Diploma -
Cardioso High School
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