LVN Charge Nurse Resume Example Valle Verde Human Good

LVN CHARGE NURSE

Professional Summary

Support needs of Acute Medicare patients and Long term Care patients with unsurpassed clinical knowledge and interpersonal communication skills. California-licensed healthcare professional passionate about providing culturally-competent assistance to every patient. Excellent problem-solving, charting and quality assurance management skills. Charge LVN skilled at communicating, organizing and solving problems to improve level of care and raise quality rankings of health care facilities. Enthusiastic LVN eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of Medicare Charting and clinical assessments, and changes in condition. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in the Skilled Nursing environment.

Work History

Valle Verde-Human Good - LVN Charge NurseSanta Barbara, CA10/2019 - Current

Took samples such as blood and urine to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
Collaborated with RN on evaluation of care plan outcomes, implementing or adjusting interventions accordingly.
Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
Gathered patient data, cleaned wounds and changed catheters as part of comprehensive support.
Delivered oral medications, intramuscular injections and IV fluids to mitigate or resolve patient symptoms.
Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
Supported diagnoses by taking blood, urine or sputum samples from patients for laboratory testing.
Provided basic patient care and treatment, such as administering TB tests, taking temperature and blood pressure and dressing wounds.
Documented patient information obtained from interviews concerning symptoms, medications and prior treatment.
Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions and communicated concerns to supervising RN.
Worked effectively within healthcare teams on successful health outcomes and treatment initiatives.

Brookdale Senior Living - Charge Licensed Practical NurseCamarillo, CA03/2019 - 09/2019

Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions and communicated concerns to supervising RN and MD.
Delivered oral medications, intramuscular injections and IV fluids to mitigate or resolve patient symptoms.
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.
Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
Proficient in PCC.
Medicare documentation.

Caring Concern - Charge Licensed Practical NurseVentura, CA12/2018 - 03/2019

Created children's area in waiting room to create activity area and make practice more family-friendly.
Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions and communicated concerns to supervising RN and MD.
LVN to group of Cerebral Palsy Resident's with chronic and acute conditions.
G-Tube feedings, medication administration, fluid administration
Ordered prescribed medications, tube feeding formula's, all personal supplies.
Assessed Resident's vital signs daily to recognize emergent change in conditions, and transport to hospital if needed.
Took patients to routine MD appointments and carried out new orders from MD.

Casa Dorinda - Certified Nursing AssistantMonticeto, CA09/2013 - 12/2018

Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices.
Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
Cleaned and prepared rooms between patients, using aseptic technique to prevent infections and cross-contamination.
Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar to stay on top of symptoms and kept Charge Nurse informed of changes.

Skills

Privacy and confidentiality
Regulatory compliance
Patient assessments

Charting and clinical documentation
Medical chart documentation

Education

08/2017Professional Medical Careers InstituteWestlake Village, CAAssociate of Science: Licensed Vocational Nurse

06/1982University of Southwestern LouisanaLafayette, LABachelor of Science: Business Administration And Management

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Valle Verde-Human Good
Brookdale Senior Living
Caring Concern
Casa Dorinda

School Attended

Professional Medical Careers Institute
University of Southwestern Louisana

Job Titles Held:

LVN Charge Nurse
Charge Licensed Practical Nurse
Certified Nursing Assistant

Degrees

Associate of Science : Licensed Vocational Nurse
Bachelor of Science : Business Administration And Management

LVN Charge Nurse Resume Example

Resume Score: 80%

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