LANKA THILAKARATNE

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Home: 310-***-****, Cell: 310-***-****

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Seek the Challenging Position of Licensed Vocational Nurse

Summary of Qualifications

More than three years experience as Licensed Vocational Nurse.

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Great knowledge of general nursing procedures and techniques involved in the care of patients, disease

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processes and possible results, medical terminology, hospital routine, and equipment

Excellent ability to recognize critical and significant changes in patients.

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Remarkable ability to keep records and prepare reports.

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Strong ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the staff, patients and patients'

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families

Immense ability to accurately record patient information in the patient medical record and to notify appropriate

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personnel when deviations from the norm occur.

Excellent ability to draw blood and to administer oral and injectable medications.

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Professional Experience

Harbor UCLA Medical Center, Torrance, CA

2009 – Present Licensed Vocational Nurse

Provide direct nursing care.

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Interview patients and record medical/personal information on patient records.

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Draw blood samples, test urine, take and record vital signs, heights and weights to assist with patient

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screening as needed.

Under the orders of the physician, administer vaccine and other prescribed medications according to

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Pharmacy D Regulations.

Perform cleanup and sterilization/disinfection of technical areas/equipment.

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Air port Endoscopy Center, Los Angeles CA

2008 present Licensed Vocational Nurse

Performed assigned responsible patient care, utilizing specialized knowledge in the techniques, methods,

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procedures, and equipment required in support of the professional staff.

Observed, recorded and reported unusual conditions or behaviors.

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Took and recorded blood pressure, temperature, pulse, and respiration.

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Administered IM, SQ and PO medications as prescribed by physicians.

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Adjusted or discontinued flow of intravenous therapy.

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Provided for the safety, emotional and physical comfort of patients.

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Education and Professional Training

Currently LVN licensed from the California Board of Vocational Nurse Examiners

NRP Certification

BLS

Fetal monitoring certification

IV therapy and Blood withdrawal

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