Sanquina Smith
Inglewood
Summary
Organized LVN with experience providing skilled care to diverse patient populations. Compassionate professional with great engagement skills. Prioritize tasks and maintains accurate documentation.
Experienced nursing professional with excellent skills in patient assessment, disease management and medication administration. Proven track record of delivering high-quality care.
CA-Licensed Vocational Nurse with proven expertise in managing total nursing care and administering prescribed medications and treatments according to approved nursing techniques. Assists in delivery of patient care through nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. Demonstrated competency directing and guiding patient teaching and activities to promote individual treatment programs.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sr LVN
UCLA Medical Center
07.2024 - Current
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patients regularly, swiftly identifying any changes in condition and addressing concerns promptly.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Promoted a positive work environment among nursing staff through collaboration, open communication, and support.
Lead LVN
Cedars-Sinai
10.2023 - 04.2024
- Administered medications accurately and in a timely manner, ensuring proper treatment for various conditions.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Managed time efficiently during busy shifts by multitasking effectively without compromising quality of care.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
LVN
Above and Beyond Senior Care Facility
01.2021 - 09.2023
- Organized and administered medications on schedules to alleviate symptoms and improve quality of life
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Managed time efficiently during busy shifts by multitasking effectively without compromising quality of care.
- Provided high-quality wound care, reducing the risk of infection and promoting timely healing.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Driving Instructor
Motev LLC
08.2017 - 07.2022
- Evaluated student performance and documented progress and goals.
- Promoted proactive problem-solving approaches among students, empowering them to make informed decisions in complex driving scenarios.
- Scheduled appointments with students for driving lessons.
- Supported student drivers in hands-on road training.
- Ensured all vehicles were well-maintained, clean, and properly equipped according to state regulations for optimal safety during lessons.
Customer Service Representative
Total Life Changes, LLC
02.2020 - 01.2022
- Managed high-stress situations effectively, maintaining professionalism under pressure while resolving disputes or conflicts.
- Resolved customer complaints with empathy, resulting in increased loyalty and repeat business.
- Responded to customer requests for products, services, and company information.
Caregiver
IHSS Care Provider and Safety.
01.2017 - 11.2021
- In home care provider
Case Manager
Star View
03.2017 - 05.2021
- Informed patients and families of treatment options and at-home care strategies to reduce unnecessary burden on hospital resources
- Communicated with legal services providers, social services agencies and local judicial systems regarding cases
- Maintained accurate documentation on all cases, ensuring compliance with regulations and confidentiality requirements.
- Conducted thorough assessments of clients'' situations, identifying issues, goals, and necessary interventions.
Education
Certificate - Bartender
American Bartending School
Palm Desert, CA03.2022
No Degree - Vocational Nurse
Casa Loma College
Van Nuys, CA06.2012
GED -
Antelope High School
Antelope, CA06.2008
Skills
- Compassionate care
- Medication administration
- Diabetes management
- Clinical documentation
- Patient observation
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient intake
- Elderly care
- Behavioral health support
- Healthcare software proficiency
- IV therapy
- Charting and documentation
Certification
- LVN
- Passenger Endorsement
- BLS Certification
- Non-CDL Class C
- Driver's License
- CPR Certification
Timeline
Sr LVN
UCLA Medical Center
07.2024 - Current
Lead LVN
Cedars-Sinai
10.2023 - 04.2024
LVN
Above and Beyond Senior Care Facility
01.2021 - 09.2023
Customer Service Representative
Total Life Changes, LLC
02.2020 - 01.2022
Driving Instructor
Motev LLC
08.2017 - 07.2022
Case Manager
Star View
03.2017 - 05.2021
Caregiver
IHSS Care Provider and Safety.
01.2017 - 11.2021
- LVN
- Passenger Endorsement
- BLS Certification
- Non-CDL Class C
- Driver's License
- CPR Certification
Certificate - Bartender
American Bartending School
No Degree - Vocational Nurse
Casa Loma College
GED -
Antelope High School
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