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LVN EXPRESS CARE/ED DEPARTMENT
Professional Summary
Diligent RN, offering 10-years of continuous medical experience, while providing attentive care in Acute and ambulatory settings. Successful in anticipating and meeting needs of patients, colleagues and supervisors alike. Expertise in Critical and Analytical patient management skills.
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Work History
Sep 2020 - CurrentLVN Express Care/ED DepartmentSanta Clara Valley Medical Center - City , STATE
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Deliver oral medications, intramuscular injections and IV fluids to mitigate or resolve patient symptoms for 20-30 patients daily.
- Perform accurate COVID-19 collection for laboratory processing.
- Protect patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies..
- Support diagnoses by taking blood, urine or sputum samples from patients for laboratory testing.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Document patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising Providers.
- Perform discharge and reinforcement teaching for 60% of patients.
Jan 2019 - May 2020Registered Nursing StudentKaiser Permanente - City , STATE
- Performed and assisted in various procedures, skills such as catheters, administering blood products, IVs and wound care.
- Successfully lowered hospital revenue by carefully assessing and preventing skin breakdown on 100% of my patients.
- Administered medications, documented side effects and reported status changes to senior staff for up to 4 patients.
- Maintained comfort and safety of each patient through careful monitoring and knowledge application.
- Researched different diagnoses to become familiar with presentation and treatment protocols.
- Communicated with patients and family members and provided updated information.
- Designed care plans, after carefully assessing and diagnosing patients short-term and long-term needs.
- Updated patient charts using Epic, with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments in various 30-35-bed units.
- Collaborated with nurse preceptors and other medical staff to achieve quality patient outcome goals.
Oct 2018 - Aug 2020LVN Floor NurseSanta Clara Valley Medical Center P.A.C.E. Clinic - City , STATE
- Delivered oral medications, intramuscular injections and IV fluids to alleviate or resolve patient symptoms.
- 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.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for up to 20 patients per day, with diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Effectively communicated with a variety of diverse cultures and the LGBTQ community.
- Provided basic patient care and treatment, such as administering EKGs, visual checks, taking vitals and dressing wounds.
- Interacted closely with fellow medical staff to maintain optimum levels of communication to effectively and efficiently complete projects.
Jan 2014 - CurrentCertified Medical Assistant 2 Urgent Care Per DiemPalo Alto Medical Foundation - City , STATE
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Prepared and administered medications to alleviate patient symptoms.
- Obtained and documented accurate medical histories from patients, while highlighting and communicating critical information in a timely fashion.
- Conducted preliminary evaluations, including measuring weight, temperature and blood pressure, and documented results with accuracy.
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
- Prepared patients for X-rays, electrocardiograms, suture removal and dressing changes.
- Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
- Implemented duties for various treatment procedures, such as setting up and utilizing special medical equipment.
- Effectively collaborating with staff and various healthcare personnel.
Education
May 2020Associate of Science: Associate Degree NursingContra Costa College | City, State
No Degree: Practical Nursing Evergreen Valley College 2018-19 | City, State
- Majored in Nursing 1 yr. Challenged the Board for LVN degree
- Continuing education in Healthcare
Dec 2007Associate of Science: Nursing ScienceDe Anza College | City, State
Diploma: Medical AssistingBryman College | City
Affiliations
Emergency Nurses Association (ENA)
Additional Information
Volunteer: Second Harvest Food Banks.
Precept/Mentor: New incoming medical staff
Deans' List 2011: West Valley College GPA 4.0
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School Attended
- Contra Costa College
- Evergreen Valley College 2018-19
- De Anza College
- Bryman College
Job Titles Held:
- LVN Express Care/ED Department
- Registered Nursing Student
- LVN Floor Nurse
- Certified Medical Assistant 2 Urgent Care Per Diem
Degrees
- Associate of Science : Associate Degree Nursing
No Degree : Practical Nursing
Associate of Science : Nursing Science
Diploma : Medical Assisting
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