LVN

Carrie E. Linares, LVN

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Objective

Seeking a position as an LVN to utilize a wide variety of skills and experiences to provide compassionate and quality care to individuals in need.

Work Experience

LVN

Aacres LLC CA- Sacramento, CA 6/18- 7/18

Assisted DSP's with adult DD client's mental and physical care. Medication administration including: insulin, blood sugar testing and PRN medications. Review E MAR/ MAR against physicians orders, monthly medication check in and ordering. Appointment setting and contact with physicians, pharmacies, hospitals. Assist clients to appointments. Chart review to establish follow through with all physicians orders and client needs.

LVN

Atria Park Senior Living- Lakewood, CO 2/17- 2/18

Responsible for medication administration and orders, contacting physicians, pharmacies and

families with relevant information regarding patients. Charting and documentation of vital information. Provide assistance to caregivers as needed. Oversee care staff as nurse on the floor. Wound care, vitals, blood sugar testing provided as ordered. Organizational skills and eye for detail resulting in high quality of care, work and time efficiency resulting in more satisfied patients.

LVN

Broomfield Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center- Broomfield, CO 11/16 - 2/17

Responsible for medication administration, ordering and documentation. Provided wound and G-tube care, blood sugar testing and insulin administration, and behavioral intervention. Alerted physicians, family and pharmacies as needed for altered status. Assisted carestaff as needed. Medicare, alert status and other documentation on E MAR. Assist families as needed.

PCP

Mercy Home Healthcare Services, LLC- Aurora, CO 10/15 - 6/16

Work independently with elderly clients performing nursing care as needed, including medication

reminders, errands, housekeeping, appointment setting, meal preparation, and overseeing O2

machinery and administration. Informed office of pertinent health and safety concerns. Assisted client in preparing for appointments, tracking of documents, and establishing transportation.

Education

RN prerequisites - Front Range Community College - Westminster, CO 2016 to 2016

RN prerequisites - Chaffey College - Rancho Cucamonga, CA 2013 to 2015

LPN in Nursing - Hacienda La Puente Adult Education - La Puente, CA 2012 to 2013

Horticulture - Edmonds Community College- Edmonds, WA 2010 to 2010

Skills and Abilities

HH/PCP, LTC/SNF, CPI, Hospice, Mental Health, Behavior Technician, Lead Staff

Familiarity with acute and chronic illnesses afflicting the elderly population. Mental health background including Alzheimer's, dementia, developmental disabilities, and head injuries. Experience with postsurgical clients, spinal cord injuries, diabetes, diet restrictions, amputations, colostomy, and many other mental and physical impairments. Competency with trachs, NG and G-tubes, 02, ventilators, glucometers, medication administration including narcotic count, paper and E-MARs. Excellent customer care,interpersonal and time management skills. Ability to efficiently multitask, prioritize, and problem solve under pressure. Knowledge of Microsoft office, fax and other office equipment. Previous experience as front office manager, quality control and customer care representative.

Certifications/Licenses

LVN 6/18 - 6/20 CA VN #284566

BLS - 6/18 - 6/20

CPI - 6/18 - 6/20

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