Tenisha Arnold
Bellflower,CA
Summary
California-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
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
LVN Charge Nurse
Glen Park Long Beach
02.2024 - Current
- Promoted continuity of care by maintaining comprehensive medical records and updating physicians on significant changes in patients'' conditions.
- Cultivated strong working relationships with physicians by maintaining open communication, providing timely updates on patients'' status, and actively participating in care coordination efforts.
- Managed patient caseloads effectively by prioritizing needs, delegating tasks appropriately, and collaborating with healthcare professionals.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Achieved successful unit leadership by providing quality nursing care to 30 to 40 patients per day in 93-bed facility.
Home Health LVN
Steward Home Health
06.2023 - Current
- Promoted continuity of care by maintaining detailed documentation of patients'' health status, interventions, and outcomes.
- Enhanced patient recovery process through effective communication and collaboration with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Maintained the highest standards of infection control by adhering to strict protocols for sanitation and personal protective equipment use.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
Home Health LVN
Tarlani Healthcare
04.2023 - 02.2024
- Supported patients during difficult transitions to home-based care, providing emotional support and practical guidance.
- Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Worked with a multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Empowered patients to take control of their health by teaching them about medications, nutrition, and exercise regimens tailored to their specific conditions.
- Streamlined daily operations within ahome healthcare setting by effectively prioritizing tasks and managing time efficiently.
- Increased patient safety by diligently administering medications, wound care, and other treatments per physician orders.
- Maintained patient privacy and confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA regulations and organizational policies at all times.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - LVN
Four D College
Victorville, CA09-2010
High School Diploma -
Valley View High
Ontario, CA2000
Skills
- Diabetes management
- Vital signs monitoring
- Catheter Care
- Feeding Tube Assistance
- Medication Administration
- Wound Care
- HIPAA Compliance
- Breathing Treatments
- Documentation accuracy
- Emergency Response
- Staff Supervision
- Home Health Care
Timeline
LVN Charge Nurse
Glen Park Long Beach
02.2024 - Current
Home Health LVN
Steward Home Health
06.2023 - Current
Home Health LVN
Tarlani Healthcare
04.2023 - 02.2024
Some College (No Degree) - LVN
Four D College
High School Diploma -
Valley View High
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