Priya Lakha, LVN
Newark
Summary
Motivated and compassionate, Licensed Vocational Nurse with a solid clinical foundation gained from years of hands-on experience. Recognized for reliability and ability to work well within a team. Possesses a strong work ethic, an open-minded attitude, and a genuine eagerness to learn and grow within the nursing profession. Commitment lies in delivering safe, high-quality, and patient-centered care, while continuously adapting and improving through collaboration and feedback. Dedicated, adaptable, and brings a fresh perspective to contribute to the success of a dynamic healthcare team.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Vocational Charge Nurse
White Blossom Care Center
10.2023 - Current
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Maintained high standards of patient care during high-volume shifts, managing patient assignments to optimize nurse workload.
- Coordinated discharge planning, collaborating with patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure seamless transitions of care.
- Collaborate with RNs and CNAs to coordinate safe, quality patient care in 150 bed care-center
Medical Assistant
Instant Urgent Care
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Schedule appointments, answer phone calls accordingly, and enter data
- Facilitated seamless patient care with thorough and accurate documentation of medical histories, vital signs, and medications.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to provide coordinated care.
- Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office. Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
Lab Tech
Avellino Testing
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Collecting, preparing, and/or testing samples
- Maintaining, calibrating, cleaning, and testing sterility of equipment
1:1 Patient care
Skyline Healthcare Center
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Helping with essential needs such as dressing, feeding, and daily activities
- Listen to patients regarding any health concerns they might have and report details to RN
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Front Desk Receptionist
Skyline Healthcare Center
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Greeted guests at front desk and engaged in pleasant conversations while managing check-in process.
- Managed high-volume phone calls, directing inquiries to appropriate personnel for prompt resolution.
- Resolved customer issues quickly and notified supervisor immediately when problems escalated.
- Maintained accurate records of visitor logs for security purposes and compliance with company policies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ12-2025
Licensed Vocational Nursing Diploma -
Unitek College
Fremont, CA09-2023
BSN (pre-requisite) -
California State University, East Bay
Hayward, CA01.2022
High School Diploma -
Newark Memorial High School
Newark 06-2020
Skills
- Pharmaceutical delivery
- Charge/Lead LVN Experience
- Strong Communication & Active Listening
- Adaptability in Fast-Paced Environments
- Organizational time skills
- Collaborative team player in interdisciplinary settings
Certification
- BLS (CPR & AED) American Heart Association
- CA LVN LICENSE, 736697
- NV LVN LICENSE, 873479
- IV Therapy & Blood Withdrawal
Languages
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Punjabi
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Licensed Vocational Charge Nurse
White Blossom Care Center
10.2023 - Current
Medical Assistant
Instant Urgent Care
01.2021 - 01.2023
Lab Tech
Avellino Testing
01.2020 - 01.2021
1:1 Patient care
Skyline Healthcare Center
01.2019 - 01.2020
Front Desk Receptionist
Skyline Healthcare Center
01.2019 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Licensed Vocational Nursing Diploma -
Unitek College
BSN (pre-requisite) -
California State University, East Bay
High School Diploma -
Newark Memorial High School
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