CHRISTINA L. HARRIS
H: 661-***-****
**** * *** **, *********, CA 93535
*********@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Enthusiastic LVN with excellent people skills and dedicated work ethic. Demonstrated medical procedure competency.Seeking to obtain a position that possesses room for advancement through hard work, initiative, commitment, and efficiency in conjunction with my various skills and talent.
SKILLS
Patient-focused care
Proper NG tube insertion and removal
Foley catheter insertion/removal
Tracheotomy care
Intravenous therapy comprehension
Family planning services education
Clinical training
Patient care planning
Catheter insertion/removal capability
Strong clinical judgment
Patient and family advocacy authority
CPR certification
Minor surgery assistance awareness
Patient/family focused
Patient and family advocacy
WORK HISTORY
Charge Nurse • Everlasting Healthcare
Lancaster, CA • May 2018 to Current
Collaborated with doctors and staff members to ensure quality care.
Monitored nursing care, including process assessment and implementation.
Ensured top-level care by focusing on patient safety and dignity.
Oversaw activity and development of [8] nursing professionals.
Administered wound care, medications, and any necessary treatments.
Performed patient assessments and adjusted care plans accordingly.
Scheduled patient admissions and discharges.
Strong leader for nursing personnel assigned to the unit/shift.
Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various disorders and diseases.
Created and maintained computerized record management systems to record and process data and generate reports.
LVN Visiting Nurse • All-Access Home Health
lancaster, CA • February 2018 to Current
Analyzed patient and family feedback to identify opportunities for staff recognition as well as areas for improvement.
Ensured efficacy of treatments through monitoring of treatment regimens.
Took and recorded patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure.
Encouraged creative thinking, problem solving, and empowerment as part of the facility management group to improve morale and teamwork.
Ensured safety and well-being of patients.
Completed all daily living tasks to enhance the quality of life of elderly patients.
Managed caseload of 5-15 clients, providing education, treatments, IV therapy, venipuncture and wound care.
Ordered and read lab tests, x-rays, MRIs, Ultrasounds, and EKGs.
Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
Assisted patients with daily functions.
Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.
Visiting Nurse • Priority Home Health Care
Palmdale, CA • May 2018 to Current
Provided on-call care at all times of day and night.
Specialized in the nursing care of patients with chemical dependency.
Extensive experience working in homes with disabled children and adults.
Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Monitored fluid intake and output levels.
Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.
Traveled to patients' homes on a daily basis to assess health conditions and provide a superior level of nursing care.
Cleaned wounds and checked vital signs, carefully recording all details in patient records.
Charge Nurse • Antelope Valley Care Center
lancaster, CA • March 2018 to May 2018
Administers medications by injection, orally, and other pre-determined methods with the exception of research drugs as determined by the Medical Department.
Checks prescribed dosages against specified limits.
Observes and reports adverse reaction to medication.
Recognizes the need for emergency care; initiates life saving action in emergencies and alerts the nurse-in-charge or physician.
Sets up, operates and monitors electronic and/or mechanical equipment such as croupettes, oxygen therapy and suctioning equipment.
Measures and records vital signs; records bed care procedures, treatments, indications and nourishment provided and output.
EDUCATION
Lancaster, CA • 04/2017
Licensed Vocational Nursing Program
Graduated with( 3.4) GPA
Medical Assistant Certificate • Associated Technical College
Los Angeles, CA • 1/1998
Minored in [Medical Assistant and EKG tech]
CERTIFICATIONS
BLS
IV Certified
Holds current furnishing license
Vent and Trach Certified
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification