Demonstrated competency directing and guiding patient teaching and activities to promote individual treatment programs. Skilled Licensed Vocational Nurse offering 29 years of experience in the field. Knowledgeable about assisting with non-invasive procedures and performing respiratory treatments. Strong documentation skills and a firm grasp of compliance requirements.
Skills
Patient Management
Pulse oximetry tracking
Patient Care
HIPAA Compliance
Medication Administration
Infection Control
Documenting intake
Breathing treatments
Transcribing orders
Caregiving skills
Work History
11/2007 to Current
Licensed Vocational NurseLiberty Union High School District – Brentwood, NY,
Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients.
Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising [Job title].
Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
Documented patient information obtained from interviews concerning symptoms, medications and prior treatment.
Delivered oral medications, intramuscular injections and IV fluids to mitigate or resolve patient symptoms.
03/2005 to 07/2007
Licensed Vocational NurseLiberty Union High School District – Brentwood, NY,
Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
Took samples such as blood and urine to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising [Job title].
Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
Documented patient information obtained from interviews concerning symptoms, medications and prior treatment.
Delivered oral medications, intramuscular injections and IV fluids to mitigate or resolve patient symptoms.
Monitored and tracked patient vitals and keep team informed of changing conditions.
Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges through [Action] and [Action].
01/1999 to 02/2003
Licensed Vocational NurseLiberty Union High School District – Brentwood, NY,
Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
Took samples such as blood and urine to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding and other daily living activities.
Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
Documented patient information obtained from interviews concerning symptoms, medications and prior treatment.
Delivered oral medications, intramuscular injections and IV fluids to mitigate or resolve patient symptoms.
Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
11/1992 to 01/1999
Licensed Vocational NurseLiberty Union High School District – Brentwood, NY,
Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
Took samples such as blood and urine to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising RN.
Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding and other daily living activities.
Documented patient information obtained from interviews concerning symptoms, medications and prior treatment.
Delivered oral medications, intramuscular injections and IV fluids to mitigate or resolve patient symptoms.
Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
Education
Expected in 06/1992
Associate of Arts: Nursing City College of San Francisco - San Francisco, CA GPA:
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