Shantell Walker
Long Beach,CA
Summary
Healthcare professional with well-rounded skill set in patient care and medical support. Recognized for adeptly handling patient assessments and providing consistent, high-quality care. Known for fostering team collaboration and adaptability to changing healthcare environments, ensuring seamless patient experiences and outcomes.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Luxe Recovery - Addiction Treatment/Behavioral Health
Studio City, CA
01.2024 - Current
- Monitor withdrawal symptoms and patient progress
- Support relapse prevention and treatment planning
- Maintain accurate charting and patient documentation
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to treatment plans.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to evaluate and adjust care plans effectively.
- Conducted thorough assessments of patient conditions to facilitate timely interventions.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Bliss Recovery - Addiction Treatment/Behavioral Health
Los Angeles, CA
04.2025 - 04.2026
- Delivered nursing care in an addiction treatment setting
- Assisted with Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Educated patients and families on recovery plans
- Ensured compliance with healthcare and safety standards
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Conducted thorough assessments of patient conditions to facilitate timely interventions.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
California Home Health
Hawthorne, CA
11.2024 - 01.2026
- Provided in-home nursing services for chronic and acute patients
- Assisted with wound care, medications, and tube feedings
- Coordinated care plans with healthcare providers
- Maintained timely and accurate patient records
- Promoted patient safety through vigilant monitoring of vital signs and reporting any abnormalities to the appropriate healthcare provider promptly.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of newly admitted patients, identifying individual needs and developing tailored nursing interventions accordingly.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Sunrise Hospice Home Health
Hawthorne, CA
11.2024 - 01.2026
- Delivered compassionate end-of-life patient care
- Assisted with symptom management and daily care needs
- Provided emotional support to patients and families
- Collaborated with hospice care teams
Licensed Vocational Nurse / Charge Nurse
New Vista Post Acute
Los Angeles, CA
11.2023 - 04.2025
- Supervised nursing staff and coordinated patient care
- Conducted patient assessments and monitored conditions
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Ensured compliance with infection control procedures
- Educated patients and families on disease management and health maintenance strategies.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Assisted with G Tube feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Lomita Post Acute Care Center
Lomita, CA
06.2021 - 02.2023
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living
- Recorded vital signs and reported condition changes
- Maintained a safe and supportive patient environment
- Provided compassionate patient-centered care
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
Education
Licensed Vocational Nurse Program -
Homestead School
Torrance, CA01.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant Program - undefined
Goodwill SOLAC
Long Beach, CA01.2021
Medical Assistant Program - undefined
Everest College
Gardena, CA01.2010
High School Diploma - undefined
Home Academy
Compton, CA01.2008
Skills
- Patient Assessments & Vital Signs
- Medication Administration
- Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Wound Care & Skin Assessments
- Tube Feedings
- Respiratory Care
- Infection Control & HIPAA Compliance
- Documentation & Electronic Charting
- Chronic & Acute Condition Management
- Patient & Family Education
- Care Coordination & Discharge Planning
- Crisis Prevention & Safety Response
- Time Management & Multitasking
- Excellent Communication & Customer Service
- Palliative care
- Tuberculosis testing
Certification
- Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), California – BVNPT
- IV Therapy & Blood Withdrawal Certified
- AHA Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR)
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), California
Timeline
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Bliss Recovery - Addiction Treatment/Behavioral Health
04.2025 - 04.2026
Licensed Vocational Nurse
California Home Health
11.2024 - 01.2026
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Sunrise Hospice Home Health
11.2024 - 01.2026
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Luxe Recovery - Addiction Treatment/Behavioral Health
01.2024 - Current
Licensed Vocational Nurse / Charge Nurse
New Vista Post Acute
11.2023 - 04.2025
Certified Nursing Assistant
Lomita Post Acute Care Center
06.2021 - 02.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant Program - undefined
Goodwill SOLAC
Medical Assistant Program - undefined
Everest College
High School Diploma - undefined
Home Academy
Licensed Vocational Nurse Program -
Homestead School