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• Wore face mask, eye protection, medical gloves and PAPR.
• Completed screening questions with patients following CDC guidelines.
• Managed situations in compliance with legal requirements and with minimal risk to patient and institution.
• Administered vaccinations Pfizer/Moderna via intramuscular injection and completed proper documentation.
• Collaborated with Vons Pharmacy Technicians to draw Pfizer/Moderna Vaccines in syringes.
• Monitored patients for possible reaction to vaccines

Administer COVID- 19 Moderna Vaccine (Certified Vaccinator)

• Perform Patient care function
• Assist medical personnel with special procedures and minor outpatient clinical procedures
• Assess and monitor patients condition and notify healthcare provider for disposition
• Provide medical information and education to patients.
• Document pertinent patient information in ECW System, assessment and nursing procedures
• Prepare and administer medications as directed by healthcare providers
• Apply principles of of aseptic technique and infection control
• Administered oral, IM, Subcutaneous medications, Blood Glucose reading
• Performed Venipuncture skillfully
• Assisted with Nurse Manager to ensure HIV and or STD Screening services provided are done so in appropriate manner
• Refer individuals who test positive for STDs for immediate treatment

Licensed Vocational Nurse responsible for assisting Physician/ Nurse Practitioner in the management of females with mental health disorders and histories of substance abuse, incarceration, homelessness, and re entry in a community setting. .

Essential Functions:

Administers Weekly COVID-19 Testing on all housing residents and staff.

Administration of Influenza and TB vaccines on all housing residents and staff.

Dispense and monitor patients taking their morning, afternoon and evening oral and IM injections.

Enter all medications taken by client in Medisafe program

Generate weekly Medication Compliance Reports to ICMS worker Los Angeles County Probation Department and ODR Los Angeles Health Services.

Assists in calling in prescriptions for client

Identifies and escalates calls to Physician, Nurse Practitioner or RN for emergency services, as necessary.

• Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to Program Director ICMS worker Psychiatrist .
• Documented patient information obtained from interviews concerning symptoms, medications and prior treatment.
• Took samples such as blood and urine to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
• Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
• Delivered oral medications, intramuscular injections and IV fluids to mitigate or resolve patient symptoms.
• Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
• Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications, altering treatment plans as needed.
• Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety, including meditation and yoga.
• Coordinated with medical and paramedical professionals to provide appropriate input and effectively formulate and implement treatment plans for patients.
• Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
• Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.

• Processed Patient Admissions and discharges
• Delivered medications via oral, and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
• Recorded vital signs, monitored changes and communicated to physicians immediately.
• Gathered laboratory samples, monitored fluids and read test results to make accurate care decisions.
• Evaluated, implemented and designed tailored health care plans specific to patient needs and concerns.
• Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
• Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
• Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
• Administered controlled narcotics
• Supervises Certified Nursing Assistants during shift including assignments and distributing work.
• Documented patient information obtained from interviews concerning symptoms, medications and prior treatment.
• Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
• Gathered patient data, cleaned wounds and changed catheters as part of comprehensive support.
• Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
• Took samples such as blood and urine to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
• Monitors and oversees patient care to ensure that care plans and physicians orders are being followed by conducting rounds.