Lois
Brown
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Experienced Licensed Vocational Nurse that is I.V. and ventilator certified seeking a charge nurse position in the medical field while advancing to obtain my Registered Nursing License.
Skills
Strong clinical skills and ability to react decisively in emergency situations.
Knowledge of local medical care regulations
Hardworking and energetic; flexible; adapt easily to change of environment and work schedule
Impeccable verbal and written communication skills.
Prioritizing and delegating routine tasks to lower level staff
Caring and compassionate works well in a group and with others
Experience
FEBRUARY 2015 –PRESENT
LVN/Annex Health Care Providers, Encino, Ca
Tracheotomy, Ventilator nurse, Educate patients/families on health care needs, conditions, options, educated patients for home care, discharge planning. I taught procedures and health practices to patients and families.
Received and carried out physician orders, implemented and updated care plans
Maintained sterile fields and application of dressings
Readily develop rapport with patients and families, staff and physicians, remain calm and professional during times of critical need
NOVEMBER 2014 –PRESENT
LVN/Accent Care, Sherman Oaks, Ca
Tracheotomy/Ventilator Nurse, Utilized critical thinking skills to the nursing process: assessed conditions, demonstrated effective decision making, implemented appropriate interventions, anticipated potential complications, and evaluated care outcomes
Calculate and administer medications. Administered and documented scheduled and PRN medications safely utilizing the five rights
OCTOBER 2013- NOVEMBER 2014
LVN, Charge Nurse/ Adventist Health Facility, Simi Valley, Ca
Charge nurse working with an average of 5-10 CNA’s responsible for passing medications to 30-45 residents, assigned medical care standards.
Supervised and assessed vital changes in patient’s condition by monitoring vital signs, like heart rate and blood pressure, monitor symptoms, and test results. Received and carried out physicians orders
Documented and recorded patients’ health status and nursing care.
Education
FEB 2016-PRESENT
General Ed/Antelope Valley College, Lancaster Ca
3.5 GPA, Completion on Registered Nursing Prerequisites, Applying to summer 2019 LVN to RN bridge program in Fall 2018
MAY 1982- JUNE 1983
Licensed Vocational Nurse/Casa Loma College, Lake View Terrance Ca
3.5 GPA
Certifications
IV Certification
CPR/ BLS certification- American Heart Association
Ventilation Certified / Trach Certified April 2013
References
Available Upon Request