Lois

Brown

***** **** ** **** ******** Ca

818-***-****

ac6el3@r.postjobfree.com

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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

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