Tenisha Young
North Hills
Summary
Compassionate LVN with a strong focus on patient care, medication administration, and emotional support. Committed to ensuring compliance with safety regulations and enhancing patient outcomes.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
LVN Charge Nurse
Medely Health Care
Los Angeles
02.2023 - Current
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure quality patient care and compliance.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to treatments.
- Coordinated patient admissions and discharges for efficient workflow.
- Conducted assessments to identify patient needs and develop care plans.
- Provided training and mentorship to new nursing staff members.
- Communicated effectively with families regarding patient conditions and care updates.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to implement best practices in nursing care.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues, and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Provided direct patient care, including administering medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Monitored vital signs, recorded observations, and reported changes to physicians or nurses in charge.
- Administered medications according to physician orders and monitored patient response.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds, and managed catheters.
- Adhered to infection control standards while handling specimens or performing any clinical duties.
- Ensured compliance with all safety regulations and policies within the facility.
- Facilitated communication between physicians, family members, hospital personnel, and other health professionals involved in a patient's care.
- Assigned tasks appropriately based on each staff member's abilities.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations such as cardiac arrests or life-threatening events.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
- Educated patients about disease prevention methods and healthy lifestyle choices.
- Conducted rounds to evaluate the quality of nursing care being provided.
- Supervised LVNs and other staff members in providing quality patient care services.
- Provided emotional support for patients and families during difficult times.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions used in order to modify treatment plans accordingly.
- Observed and reported changes in condition of patients and signs and symptoms of deviations from normal health status.
- Documented adverse patient reactions to medications and reported findings to supervisors.
- Delivered emotional, psychological and spiritual support to patients and families to promote compassionate environment.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
- Worked with social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
- Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
- Prepared or examined food trays for conformance to prescribed diet.
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to patients.
LVN
Clipboard Health
Los Angeles
11.2022 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments as per physician instructions.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Documented patient progress and care plans in electronic health records.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to coordinate patient care activities.
- Educated patients and families on health management and wellness strategies.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient care areas and supplies.
- Supported new staff through training on company policies and procedures.
- Observed changes in patient conditions and reported any unusual findings to supervising physician or registered nurse.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate and respiration rate.
- Implemented infection control measures per facility policy.
- Coordinated care provided by other healthcare professionals involved in patient's care plan.
- Maintained accurate patient records documenting treatments, medications administered and other pertinent information.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Utilized medical instruments safely and effectively while providing direct care to patients.
- Managed patients' hygiene with comprehensive care for toileting, bathing and grooming needs.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds, and managed catheters.
- Assisted with patient transfer activities utilizing appropriate equipment and safety measures.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues, and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Kept EHR updated with patients' vital statistics, tracking metrics and observations about behaviors or responses.
- Worked with registered nurses to deliver comprehensive, high-quality care to patients.
- Collected specimens for laboratory analysis; prepared specimens for transport to lab.
- Evaluated patient responses to treatments; documented assessments in medical record system.
- Participated in continuing education programs to maintain licensure requirements.
- Provided wound care, including dressing changes and administering intravenous medications.
- Assisted with patients' nutritional needs by setting up self-feeding assistance or directly feeding individuals with severely limited mobility.
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques after discharge from hospital or clinic.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
- Promoted culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting documentation and prevention.
- Applied interventions to progress patients toward wellness and address maintenance of wellness.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
school nurse
covelo group
Los Angeles
09.2024 - 12.2025
- Administered first aid and medical care to students in need.
- Maintained accurate health records and confidential student information.
- Collaborated with teachers to address student health concerns.
- Coordinated with parents regarding student health issues and medications.
- Implemented emergency response plans for medical situations.
- Advocated for student health needs within the school community.
- Maintained accurate records of student health information.
- Administered and supervised administration of prescription medication to students.
- Advised parents and guardians about their child's health status at school or home.
- Contacted parents or medical facilities when student condition warranted.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving student health issues.
- Collaborated with teachers and other staff members to ensure a safe learning environment for students.
- Provided health services to students, including first aid and administering medication.
- Documented observations of student behavior, complaints or physical symptoms.
- Implemented school policies related to health and safety of students.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
Education
Lvn - Nursing
Northwest Career College
Van Nuys, CA03-2022
High School Equivalent - NA
Rose Mond Adult School
Rosemond12-2005
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Care plan development
- Electronic health records
- Infection control measures
- Patient education
- Effective communication
- Emotional support provision
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- HIPAA compliance
- Time management
- Healthcare regulations
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient assessments
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Documentation accuracy
- Nursing documentation
- Mental health care
- Pediatric care
- Home health care
- Geriatric care
- Critical thinking
- Feeding assistance
- Goal setting
- Lab Sample Collection
- Teamwork
- Relationship building
- Health assessments
- Mental health support
- Problem-solving
- Wound dressing
- Call answering and assistance
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
school nurse
covelo group
09.2024 - 12.2025
LVN Charge Nurse
Medely Health Care
02.2023 - Current
LVN
Clipboard Health
11.2022 - Current
Lvn - Nursing
Northwest Career College
High School Equivalent - NA
Rose Mond Adult School