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Yendayi Bithayah

Riverside

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate nursing professional with several years of hands-on experience in delivering quality direct and indirect patient care to individuals in various healthcare settings. Skillfully completes tasks and fosters relationships with patients, caregivers and coworkers to drive patient care goals and advance nursing philosophies.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

LVN Staff Nurse

Never Giving Up
San Gabriel
01.2007 - Current
  • As a home health nurse, I monitor surgical sites to maintain skin integrity and ensure there are no infections or complications developing while providing post-op care.
  • Assisted in the admission, discharge and transfer of patients.
  • Ordered lab tests or imaging studies according to physician orders while ensuring accuracy of documentation in the medical record system.
  • Conducted physical assessments of patients on a regular basis.
  • Provided direct patient care by taking vital signs, administering medications and treatments, and providing wound care.
  • Changed trachs and Mickey G Tubes as ordered.
  • Maintained accurate medical records for each patient utilizing electronic health record systems.
  • Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
  • Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
  • Provided pre- and post-operative nursing care.

Hospice Case Manager

Altruistic Home Health Care
Los Angeles
08.2015 - 06.2020
  • To ensure patients receive optimal care, patients and family/caregivers were provided education about hospice philosophy.
  • Providing education on proper usage of medications, DME, and supplies ensured caregivers and family members were confident in caring for their loved ones
  • Monitored SN and CHHA notes frequently to ensure timely completion.
  • Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings and discussed appropriate nursing interventions or changes in the plan of care as needed.
  • Ensuring patients' monthly cycle medications, wound care and incontinence supplies are ordered and following up on any delays or issues in a timely manner are other ways I found contributed to effectively managing my caseload.
  • Provided emotional support for both terminally ill patients and their families during difficult times.
  • Ensured that all documentation was completed accurately and timely according to agency guidelines.
  • Responded promptly to phone calls from family members or caregivers regarding end-of-life issues.
  • Planned and coordinated discharge from care facility to patient's home.

Home Health Nurse

Altruist Home Health Care
Azusa
08.2011 - 08.2015
  • Administered medications and monitored their effectiveness and side effects for pediatric and adult clients with diverse diagnoses as a home health nurse.
  • Performed range of Motion exercises to decrease contracture formation in post-op rehabilitation clients
  • Provided care for trach and vent dependent clients, performing oral, nasal, and tracheal suctioning while ensuring airway patency.
  • Provided wound care, stoma cleansing, and dressing changes with vigilant monitoring for signs of infection.
  • Providing essential instructions to caregivers and family members on medication administration schedules, repositioning techniques, catheter care, diaper changes, and other methods of ensuring client comfort in their homes.
  • Provided education to caregivers on recognizing distress symptoms and effectively medicating clients for optimal comfort during physical transitions.
  • Coordinated patient discharge planning with physicians, social workers, case managers, therapists, pharmacists and other healthcare professionals involved in the patient's care plan.

LVN Floor Nurse

New Orange Hills
Orange
06.2013 - 06.2015
  • Promoted culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting documentation and prevention.
  • Responsible for suctioning of oral, tracheal, and nasal passages
  • Provided direct patient care, including assessments and treatments, to a variety of patients.
  • Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration.
  • Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
  • Assisted with admission and discharge planning for assigned patients.
  • Patient teaching with return demonstration is also included in patient's discharges.
  • Observed changes in the condition of patients and reported any significant findings to physicians or other healthcare professionals.
  • Responded promptly to patient call lights and requests for assistance.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessment data, interventions performed and responses to treatments per facility policy.

Education

LVN

Casa Loma
Hawthorne, CA
12-2010

Associate of Arts - Paralegal Studies

Platt College-Los Angeles
Cerritos, CA
12.2004

Skills

  • Pediatric Care
  • Diabetes management
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Palliative Care
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Tracheostomy Care
  • Staff Supervision
  • Case Management
  • Immunization Administration
  • Multi-tasking and prioritization
  • Patient Assessments

Certification

  • IV and Blood Withdrawal Certified
  • Vent Certified

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Hospice Case Manager

Altruistic Home Health Care
08.2015 - 06.2020

LVN Floor Nurse

New Orange Hills
06.2013 - 06.2015

Home Health Nurse

Altruist Home Health Care
08.2011 - 08.2015

LVN Staff Nurse

Never Giving Up
01.2007 - Current

LVN

Casa Loma

Associate of Arts - Paralegal Studies

Platt College-Los Angeles

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