Medical Assistant Nurse

Resume

Licensed Vocational Nurse

CHARLENE MCDONALD

***** ****** *****

Temecula, CA 92592

Mobile Phone: 951-***-****

Secondary Phone: 941-***-****

E-mail: *********@*******.***

OBJECTIVE

I would like to work in a facility, such as yours, to use my skills and grow with you. I feel this is

a very positive environment that I can readily adapt to and do well in. I do well with all age

groups, and, feel that I have a lot to offer for each of these groups.

RECENT WORK EXPERIENCE

Promise Hospital

Quantum Adult Day Health Care

09-09 to 12-08-09

Responsibilities

The LVN did daily monitoring of signs and symptoms of psychological and physical medications

with side effects exhibited by patient. Skin assessments done daily along with glucose and blood

pressure monitoring when requested by physician. Transfer of patients to commode or bed when

ordered by physician. Quarterly progress faxed to physician. Reassessment and medical update

every six months faxed to physician for evaluation and, sent back to LVN for entry into data base

for continuing medical at the center. All data entry and updates were done by the LVN. Transport

of patient to the E.R. for assessment by the physician when medically concerned about patients

change of condition. . Phone calls to pharmacies and physician offices when necessary.

Medication updates are data entered when notified of new or discontinued medications. Daily

and monthly flow sheets filled out along with monthly summaries on all. Patients monitored

closely with meals for choking or patients roaming about. Diaper changes when necessary with

skin assessment. Pain scale implemented with patient when monitoring for signs and symptoms

of discomfort or pain. Treatments include hot packs or Tylenol, when necessary. Meals are

observed with special consideration for choking. The LVN accompanied on field trips with

patients for monitoring of concerns from list above. Medication set up on a weekly basis for

psych patients.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Licensed Vocational Nurse

3-10-2009 to present time

Sharp Healthcare Coronado Hospital Sub-acute Coronado, CA

Healthcare Services

My position as LVN in sub acute is very challenging. I work with ventilator patients whose

condition can change from minute to minute. They are closely monitored by the LVN for this

reason.

The duties of the LVN in sub acute are: Treatments and medications administration by LVN.

Close monitoring for change of condition in regards to medications and treatments administered.

Monitor for signs or symptoms of shortness of breath. Tracheostomy dressings and care on

every shift. NG, JT, NGT tubing maintained every shift with orders as to the proper managing of

patent tubing and feedings that need to be administered through this tubing. Skin assessed in

regards to this type of feeding around tubing and in general for basic skin assessment integrity. I

monitored signs and symptoms of restlessness, anxiety, pain, depression, or, shortness of breath.

Documentation on all treatments, medications administered, or, any occurrence that is unusual

not mentioned above. Check oxygen as to correct setting along with tube feedings and correct

nutrition being administered. Report to charge nurse any unusual/abnormal occurrence from

patient. The LVN suctioned patients according to orders and, as needed by patient.

Ventilator, GT feedings, glucose testing, wound care, injections, medication administration

Medical Assistant

4-18- 1983

Sharp Rees-Stealy 8695 Spectrum Center Blvd. San Diego, CA 92103

Healthcare Services

I worked in various departments with Sharp Rees-Stealy as a medical assistant until I received a

scholarship for vocational nursing.

Departments worked: Physical Therapy, Dermatology, Rheumatology, Ob/Gyn, Neurology,

Pediatrics, Occupational Medicine, Family Practice, Internal Medicine, Podiatry, Urgent Care,

Sharp Mary Birch Hospital (ob/tech)

Duties Include: Minor surgeries, Assisted provider with procedures, work injuries, splinting,

immunizations, audiology, pulmonary function tests, blood withdrawal, physicals, order tests,

patient education, authorizations obtained through adjustors and nurse case

management. Administer injections for the flu clinic to all Sharp employees. I maintained

supplies and medications for all departments.

Pulmonary function testing, audio testing, phlebotomy, breath Alcohol, urine drug testing

EDUCATION

Vocational, Nursing,

2- 2006 – 6-2007

San Diego City College San Diego, CA

I have worked @ Sharp Healthcare as an LVN in the float pool for Employee Occupational

Health and Sharp Home Health intake department. I requested to be transferred when asked, to

Sharp Coronado Hospital sub acute. I have learned quite a great deal in this department and, feel

that I would like a more stable position in the community such as, your facility.

Medical Assistant

9 1981 - 5 1982

Pacific College of Medical and Dental Assistants El Cajon, CA

CERTIFICATION

Intravenous and Phlebotomy certified

8 2008

San Marcos IV/Phlebotomy

SKILLS

Ventilator training

HONORS & AWARDS

Scholarship Awarded by Sharp Healthcare for Vocational Nursing Program

Graduated San Diego City College for Vocational Nursing 07-14-07

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