Paschal Agwara
Sacramento
Summary
Dynamic LVN Charge Nurse with extensive experience at UC Davis Rehabilitation Hospital, excelling in medication administration and patient care coordination. Proven track record of enhancing patient safety standards and fostering team collaboration, leading to improved patient outcomes and satisfaction. Committed to delivering high-quality care through effective communication and individualized care planning.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
LVN Charge Nurse
Clipboard Health
09.2023 - Current
- Implemented infection control measures, significantly improving patient safety standards.
- Facilitated communication between interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and care continuity.
- Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure high-quality patient care and compliance with health regulations.
- Coordinated daily patient assessments and developed individualized care plans for optimal recovery.
- Managed medication administration, ensuring accuracy and adherence to prescribed treatments.
- Trained new nursing staff on protocols, fostering a collaborative team environment.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
LVN Charge Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
Sacramento, CA
08.2025 - 01.2026
- Implemented infection control measures, significantly improving patient safety standards.
- Facilitated communication between interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and care continuity.
- Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure high-quality patient care and compliance with health regulations.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
LVN Charge Nurse
UC Davis Rehabilitation Hospital
Sacramento, CA
11.2024 - 07.2025
- Implemented infection control measures, significantly improving patient safety standards.
- Facilitated communication between interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and care continuity.
- Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure high-quality patient care and compliance with health regulations.
- Coordinated daily patient assessments and developed individualized care plans for optimal recovery.
- Managed medication administration, ensuring accuracy and adherence to prescribed treatments.
- Trained new nursing staff on protocols, fostering a collaborative team environment.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
- Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms, and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- 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.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
LVN Charge Nurse
Carington Assisted Living
Sacramento, CA
10.2023 - 09.2024
- Implemented infection control measures, significantly improving patient safety standards.
- Facilitated communication between interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and care continuity.
- Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure high-quality patient care and compliance with health regulations.
- Coordinated daily patient assessments and developed individualized care plans for optimal recovery.
- Trained new nursing staff on protocols, fostering a collaborative team environment.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
- Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms, and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- 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.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Achieved successful unit leadership by providing quality nursing care to Number to Number patients per day in Number-bed unit.
- Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
- Served as charge nurse, caring for patients with serious illnesses.
- Updated patient medical records with services provided, health conditions, and response to treatments using Software.
- Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
LVN Charge Nurse
Arden Rehabilitation Center
05.2022 - 08.2023
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure high-quality patient care and compliance with health regulations.
- Coordinated daily patient assessments and developed individualized care plans for optimal recovery.
- Managed medication administration, ensuring accuracy and adherence to prescribed treatments.
- Trained new nursing staff on protocols, fostering a collaborative team environment.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
- Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms, and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- 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.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Achieved successful unit leadership by providing quality nursing care to Number to Number patients per day in Number-bed unit.
- Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
- Served as charge nurse, caring for patients with serious illnesses.
- Updated patient medical records with services provided, health conditions, and response to treatments using Software.
- Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Reduced medication errors by closely supervising LVNs during medication administration and ensuring adherence to protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans that addressed patients'' physical, emotional, and psychological needs.
- Decreased hospital readmissions by providing thorough discharge education to patients and their families regarding medications, self-care techniques, and follow-up appointments.
- Enhanced team communication by conducting regular staff meetings, addressing concerns, and promoting open dialogue.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Maximized staff productivity by organizing schedules according to skill mix, workload distribution, and staffing levels requirements.
- Streamlined nursing processes by developing and implementing evidence-based protocols for various clinical situations.
- Improved patient care by implementing an efficient patient monitoring system and coordinating with interdisciplinary teams.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by actively listening to patients'' needs, providing compassionate care, and addressing concerns promptly.
- Bolstered patient safety through consistent implementation of fall prevention measures such as bed alarms, hourly rounding, and mobility assistance.
- Managed patient caseloads effectively by prioritizing needs, delegating tasks appropriately, and collaborating with healthcare professionals.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- 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.
- Fostered a positive work environment through mentorship, offering constructive feedback, and recognizing the achievements of fellow nurses.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts through efficient handoff reports that highlighted critical information for incoming nurses.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Cultivated strong working relationships with physicians by maintaining open communication, providing timely updates on patients'' status, and actively participating in care coordination efforts.
- Championed infection control practices within the unit by strictly adhering to guidelines and educating staff on proper procedures.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Promoted continuity of care by maintaining comprehensive medical records and updating physicians on significant changes in patients'' conditions.
- Oversaw patient conditions, administered medicine, performed interventions and took detailed records.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Conducted regular staff meetings to address concerns, share updates, and promote professional development opportunities.
- Monitored patient vital signs, swiftly responding to changes in condition or emergencies.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
American River College
Sacramento, CA05.2022
Vocational Nurse
Curam College
Sacramento, CA01.2021
Skills
- Medication administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient care coordination
- Team collaboration
- Care planning
- Patient assessments
- Documentation accuracy
- Privacy and confidentiality
Timeline
LVN Charge Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
08.2025 - 01.2026
LVN Charge Nurse
UC Davis Rehabilitation Hospital
11.2024 - 07.2025
LVN Charge Nurse
Carington Assisted Living
10.2023 - 09.2024
LVN Charge Nurse
Clipboard Health
09.2023 - Current
LVN Charge Nurse
Arden Rehabilitation Center
05.2022 - 08.2023
Associate of Science - Nursing
American River College
Vocational Nurse
Curam College