Dedicated LVN with extensive experience at Medicus Community Care Hospice, excelling in compassionate care and clinical documentation. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective medication administration and strong patient relationship building. Recognized for mentoring new staff and streamlining processes, ensuring high-quality care in fast-paced environments.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LVN
Medicus Community Care Hospice
08.2024 - Current
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.
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.
Provided high-quality wound care, reducing the risk of infection and promoting timely healing.
Managed time efficiently during busy shifts by multitasking effectively without compromising quality of care.
Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
Mentored new LVN hires through the orientation process, sharing expertise to support their integration into the team successfully.
Demonstrated strong clinical judgment by assessing symptoms quickly and prioritizing appropriate interventions accordingly.
Streamlined documentation processes by maintaining accurate medical records through electronic charting systems.
Maintained thorough knowledge of emergency procedures, effectively responding to urgent situations when required.
Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
Enhanced patient care by providing compassionate and individualized attention, leading to improved health outcomes.
Contributed to infection control measures by adhering to strict hygiene protocols and educating staff on best practices.
Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times, fostering trust and rapport with those under my care.
Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
LVN
Alameda Care Center
08.2024 - 03.2025
Coordinated with healthcare providers to schedule diagnostic tests for patients, expediting care plans as necessary.
Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Educated patients and their families on disease management, medication administration, and at-home care techniques, empowering them to take control of their health.
Continuously pursued professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in the nursing field, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
Administered medications accurately and in a timely manner, ensuring proper treatment for various conditions.
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.
Provided high-quality wound care, reducing the risk of infection and promoting timely healing.
Managed time efficiently during busy shifts by multitasking effectively without compromising quality of care.
Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times, fostering trust and rapport with those under my care.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) at Prairie Home Hospice And Community CareCertified Nursing Assistant (CNA) at Prairie Home Hospice And Community Care