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Kaiser Permanente Flu Clinic

• Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
• Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
• Updated patient charts using EPIC with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
• Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
• Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
• Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
• Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
• Explained course of care and medications, including side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.

AltaMed Health Services

• Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
• Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
• Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
• Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
• Performed ongoing assessments to evaluate mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to develop, initiate, manage and modify individualized plans of care.
• Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
• Updated patient charts using EPIC with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
• Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
• Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.
• Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
• Performed triage on all incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
• Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
• Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
• Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.

Covid-19 Nurse

Responded to and documented sudden condition changes in patients with moderate to severe COVID-19 symptoms.

• Administered medications, assessed changes and reported results to doctors.
• Checked and recorded vital signs of patients and reported changes in patients' behavior or conditions.
• Administered medications and treatments as ordered by physician.
• Maintained confidentiality regarding test results and other protected patient information.
• Educated patients and families about COVID-19 related illnesses, recommended protective measures and treatments.
• Complied with infectious disease measures to reduce spread of COVID-19 between patients, families and medical personnel.

Covid-19 Vaccine Nurse

• Administered vaccinations via intramuscular injection and completed proper documentation.
• Completed screening questions with patients following CDC guidelines.
• Upheld correct protocols for infection prevention and control
• Educated patients on preventive healthcare strategies and at-home care.
• Maintained safe and sterile environment for optimum patient treatment.
• Prepared laboratory specimens for testing, obtained results and notified patients of findings.
• Assisted with patient with limited mobility by offering exercises, advice and assistive devices.
• Managed situations in compliance with legal requirements and with minimal risk to patient and institution.
• Wore face mask, eye protection, medical gloves and PAPR.

Providence Subabute Care Center LVN

• Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
• Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
• Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
• Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
• Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.
• Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
• Maintained patient charts and information, strictly adhering to HIPAA laws and privacy guidelines.
• Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
• Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
• Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
• Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
• Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
• Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
• Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
• Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.