Senorina Chace
Sacramento
Summary
Accomplished Licensed Vocational Nurse leverages critical thinking, analysis, and medical knowledge to deliver superior care in high-pressure environments. Collaborates with physicians and multidisciplinary team members, restoring patients' health through nursing and health education processes. Maintains positive attitude in urgent, stressful situations.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
LVN Home Health Nurse
HealthFlex Home Health and Hospice
Sacramento
10.2022 - Current
- Visiting patients in their home for nursing visit related to wound care, medication management, medication, education, fall prevention, and any other relative need at the time of visit.
- Charting completed vial Kinzer.
LVN Hospice Nurse
Bristol Hospice
Sacramento
06.2022 - 06.2025
- Provided direct patient care in accordance with established protocols and procedures.
- Administered medications and managed pain relief for terminally ill patients.
- Delivered comprehensive physical, emotional, and spiritual support to patients and families, ensuring comfort and dignity in end-of-life care.
- Educated patients and family members on disease process, medication administration, nutrition and symptom management.
- Informed families about hospice services and bereavement support resources, enhancing their understanding and coping mechanisms.
- Conducted home visits regularly to assess patients' condition and provide necessary interventions.
- Responded to emergency situations with quick decision-making and effective interventions.
LVN med nurse
Sava Senior Care
Sacramento
06.2017 - 06.2021
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to treatments.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate and respiration rate.
- Provided direct patient care in accordance with established care plans.
- Assisted with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and dignity for residents.
- Observed changes in patient conditions and reported any unusual findings to supervising physician or registered nurse.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to coordinate comprehensive patient care.
- Implemented infection control protocols to ensure a safe environment for residents.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation for compliance purposes.
- Educated patients and families on health management and wellness strategies.
LVN PM Supervisor
Sherwood healthcare Center
Sacramento
04.2016 - 02.2017
- Administered medications and monitored patient reactions effectively.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate and respiration rate.
- Observed changes in patient conditions and reported any unusual findings to supervising physician or registered nurse.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans.
- Coordinated care provided by other healthcare professionals involved in patients' care plan.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds, and managed catheters.
- Coordinated patient admissions, discharges, transfers, and referrals within the facility.
- Managed patient admissions and discharge from hospital to home care, extended care facility or self-care.
DSD/ Infection Control Nurse
Applewood Post Acute
Sacramento
02.2016 - 01.2017
- Implemented infection control protocols for patient safety and staff compliance.
- Trained healthcare personnel on best practices for infection prevention and control.
- Conducted regular surveillance of infection rates and reported findings to nursing staff.
- Identified trends for hospital infections, interpreting surveillance data to develop risk reduction strategies.
- Monitored hospital-wide surveillance systems to identify potential outbreaks of infectious disease.
- Investigated reports of suspected infections among patients, staff, and visitors.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop care plans for at-risk patients.
- Provided education on hand hygiene techniques to promote a safe healthcare environment.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive infection prevention plans for medical staff, patients, and visitors.
LVN PM supervisor
Plum Healthcare Group
Sacramento
01.2014 - 03.2016
- Administered medications and treatments prescribed by physicians.
- Monitored patient vital signs and documented changes in condition.
- Coordinated care provided by other healthcare professionals involved in patients' care plans.
- Assisted in developing and implementing patient care plans.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to enhance patient outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on health management and procedures.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during care.
- Ensured compliance with safety and infection control guidelines in the facilities.
LVN Charge Nurse
Asian Community Center
Sacramento
02.2012 - 07.2014
- Coordinated patient admissions and discharges for smooth transitions.
- Provided direct patient care, including administering medications and treatments prescribed by physicians.
- Administered medications according to physician orders and monitored patient response.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in patient conditions.
- Monitored vital signs, recorded observations, and reported changes to physicians or nurses in charge.
- Performed patient assessments, developed individualized care plans, and monitored progress.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to create individualized care plans.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations such as cardiac arrests or life-threatening events.
- Educated patients about disease prevention methods and healthy lifestyle choices.
LVN Medication nurse
Heritage Oaks Hospital
Sacramento
01.2010 - 11.2013
- Administered medications and treatments to patients under physician direction.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team.
- Assisted in developing and implementing patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and medication usage.
- Maintained accurate patient records in compliance with hospital policies.
- Provided wound care and assisted with daily living activities for patients.
- Observed changes in patient conditions and reported any unusual findings to supervising physician or registered nurse.
- Implemented infection control measures per facility policy.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds, and managed catheters.
Education
LVN Cert AA - VN Program
Kaplan College
Sacramento, CA 11.2008 - 11.2009
CMA - Medical Assistant Training
Kaplan College
Sacramento, CA 09.2007 - 02.2008
Hiram Johnson HS
Sacramento, CASkills
- Direct patient care
- Wound care
- Medication administration
- Medication management
- IV therapy certification
- Care coordination
- Patient assessment
- Chronic disease management
- Diabetes management
- Infection control
- Aseptic techniques
- Behavioral health management
- End-of-life care
- Catheter care
- Samples collection
- Reporting and documentation
- Health education
- Patient education
- Patient advocacy
- Crisis intervention
- Treatment planning
- Treatment outcome monitoring
- Geriatric care
- Home health care
- Electronic health records
- HIPAA guideline adherence
- Problem solving
- Caregiving skills
- Nutritional assessment
- Medication reconciliation
Timeline
LVN Home Health Nurse
HealthFlex Home Health and Hospice
10.2022 - Current
LVN Hospice Nurse
Bristol Hospice
06.2022 - 06.2025
LVN med nurse
Sava Senior Care
06.2017 - 06.2021
LVN PM Supervisor
Sherwood healthcare Center
04.2016 - 02.2017
DSD/ Infection Control Nurse
Applewood Post Acute
02.2016 - 01.2017
LVN PM supervisor
Plum Healthcare Group
01.2014 - 03.2016
LVN Charge Nurse
Asian Community Center
02.2012 - 07.2014
LVN Medication nurse
Heritage Oaks Hospital
01.2010 - 11.2013
LVN Cert AA - VN Program
Kaplan College
11.2008 - 11.2009
CMA - Medical Assistant Training
Kaplan College
09.2007 - 02.2008
Hiram Johnson HS