Licensed vocational nurse

Orange, CA *****

acrfo1@r.postjobfree.com - 626-***-****

Interested in obtaining a position working within the Medical Environment where I can offer my recent training, dedication, skills, and abilities along with knowledge in monitoring patient's vital signs, and medical terminology. I enjoy working with patients and always sensitive to their needs. Genuinely I am interested in patients care. I am also always willing to learn and develop my patient skills along with growing within your facility.

Medical/ Administration Skills

• Assisting patients with ADL's

• Safe Medication Administration

• Administration of injections

• G-tube feeding and medication administration

• NG tube insertion

• Foley Catheter insertion

• CPR & First Aid Certified

• Set up and maintain sterile field

• Laboratory procedures

• Documenting in patients charts

• Dependable and punctual

• Responsible and efficient

• Able to work alone or under pressure

• Work well with others

• Patient safety

• Follow confidentiality laws of HIPPA

• IV insertion

• Tracheostomy suctioning

• Head-to-toe assessment

• Communicate well with patients

Desired Job Type:Full-time

Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Work Experience

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Advanced Specialty Care - Los Angeles, CA

August 2014 to Present

Traveled throughout 40-mile territory to provide home-healthcare services to pediatric, adult and elderly patients diagnosed with chronic/terminal conditions, convalescing from surgical procedures or recovering from serious illnesses and injuries. Followed rehabilitation and treatment plans to accelerate patient recovery; minimize pain, discomfort, infections and complications; and optimize patient outcomes. Assessed, monitored and documented patient progress, symptoms and vital signs on each shift. Educated clients and their families on the safe treatment of injuries, illnesses and conditions.

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Bienvenidos Children Center - Los Angeles, CA

September 2013 to July 2014

Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages. Escort patients to exam rooms, interviews patients, measure vital signs, including weight, blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and document all information in patient’s chart. Administer immunizations and skin PPD testing. Prepare lab testing equiptment for Doctor and performing needed lab tests (i.e. urine analysis, blood testing, ect.) Ensure all related reports, labs and information is filed is available in patients’ medical records prior to their appointment. Assist physician and physician assistant in exam rooms. Maintain all logs and required checks (i.e. refrigerator temperatures, emergency medications, expired medications, medications administered, pregnancy test logs, ect.)

Student Vocational Nurse

Various Hospitals - Irwindale, CA

July 2012 to November 2013

Followed infection control procedures. Assisted patients with daily functions. Ensured HIPAA compliance. Provided safe and efficient patient care. Performed head-to-toe assessments. Performed Glucose testing. Prepared and administered medications. Safely performed procedures. Accurately measuring and recording input and output Assisted with wound care. Assessed and recorded vital signs and pain levels during labor. Removing patients bandages. Performing post-partum assessment. Performing newborn assessment. Administering newborn medication. Performing phenylketonuria (PKU) test.

Education

Vocational

Career College

2012

General education

Mt. San Antonio College

Diploma

Charter Oak High School

Skills

Assessment, medication administration, Gtube care, Trachiostomy care and insertion, wound care

Additional Information

Certifications:

• Licensed Vocational Nurse in California, License number 275719, 2013

• IV certification, 2013

• BLS-CPR, American Academy of CPR and First Aid, certificate number AB326374-BLS, 2013

• Basic First Aid, American Academy of CPR and First Aid, certificate number AB326374-FA, 2013

• Ventilator and Tracheostomy Certification, 2014

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