Licensed Vocational Nurse resume example with 9+ years of experience
JessicaClaire
Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA94105609 Johnson Ave., 49204, Tulsa, OK
H: (555) 432-1000
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Professional Summary
California Licensed Vocational Nurse with proven expertise in managing total nursing care and administering prescribed medications and treatments according to approved nursing techniques. Assists in delivery of patient care through nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. Demonstrated competency directing and guiding patient teaching and activities to promote individual treatment programs.
Skills
Patient Care
HIPAA Compliance
Dementia Knowledge
Infection Control
Collaboration
Good listening skills
Patient education
Medication Administration
Direct Patient Care
Computer skills
Work History
Licensed Vocational Nurse, 04/2020 - Current Davita – College Station, TX,
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.
Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
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.
Delivered oral medications, intramuscular injections and or resolve patient symptoms.
Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
Educated patients and caregivers of various available external resources to support wound management, disease management and medication administration.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse
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Documented medications administered and treatments and procedures performed on appropriate records to protect privacy and confidentiality of patient information.
Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health and organizational regulations.
Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical ability, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
Caregiver, 06/2016 - 04/2020 Phoenix Home Care And Hospice – De Soto, MO,
Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
Offered social support by transporting individuals to events and activities, in addition to medical appointments and shopping trips.
Assisted disabled clients in any way necessary to facilitate independence and well-being.
Kept household areas clean and well-stocked, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
Kept close eye on client vital signs, administered medications and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
Provided basic grooming and hygiene assistance to patients, including bathing and dressing.
Helped clients maintain optimal health by overseeing medication administration and all doctor's appointments.
Helped patients care for themselves by teaching proper, safe use of ambulation assistive devices such as canes or walkers.
Kept patients mentally alert by entertaining, conversing and reading aloud to patients.
Administered medication as directed by physician.
Worked to improve and enhance patient lives through effective and compassionate care.
Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
Maintained best-in-class standards for individualized care in 30 bed unit by continuously checking in with patients and families and quickly providing care.
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
Collaborated with physicians to design at-home medication guidelines and educated patients and families on correct medication administration.
Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
Cared for dying patients and prepared deceased for transfer to mortuary.
Assisted with patient hygiene, physical comfort, eating and drinking and mobility while observing and reporting specific changes.
Organized and maintained medication closets and first aid supplies.
Observed patient skin conditions and reported findings to registered nurse.
Arranged bedding and cushions to enhance patient comfort in bed and chairs.
Education
Licensed Vocational Nurse: Nursing, Expected in 12/2019 - National Career College - Panorama City, CA GPA:
Bachelor of Arts: Economics, Expected in 04/1994 - Canossa College - San Pablo City , Philippines, GPA:
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