Ahaiwe Anthonia Buchi
Hawthorne, CA 90250
*********@*****.***
OBJECTIVES:
To obtain a position as a Licensed Vocational Nurse in a dynamic and
reputed healthcare setting where l can fully utilize my educational and
practical expertise in providing quality nursing care.
ESSENTIAL QUALITIES AND ATTRIBUTES:
Excellent verbal, written skills, deadline drive, highly organized, detail
oriented with good organizational skills, logical thinker and professional
maturity with solid interpersonal abilities, Balances team and individual
responsibilities, Contributes to building a positive team spirit, Able to
deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events. Reacts well under
pressure; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on
commitments, Upholds organizational values, Works with integrity and
ethically
JOB RELATED SKILLS:
Micro Soft Word, Spread sheet, Power Point, Excel, Access and Data Entry,
Multi-phone lines and internet, QuickBooks, Copier, Fax Machine.
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
A Licensed Vocational Nurse graduate, with clinical experience in Long Term
Care/Skilled Nursing, Acute Hospital. Special training in evaluation of
resident needs and develop care plans with emphasis on person-centered care
and administering medications efficiently with all routes of
administration. Proficient with training in both paper and electronic
health information system. Ability to work in a fast paced environment
with excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, Follows policies
and procedures.
Work Experience:
Assure Health Staffing Service Inc. 9701 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 1025, Beverly
Hills CA 90212.
LVN, March 2014 to Present.
Ability to provide skilled nursing care and to participate in the
implementation and coordination of Hospice patients' Plan of Care. Maintain
working knowledge of hospice admission criteria. Provide explanation of
hospice program to patients/families. Perform and administer skilled
assessment and nursing care within the scope of nursing practice in
accordance with the patient's Plan of Care. Monitor and document the
patients' response to care. Complete and submit appropriate documentation
in a timely manner. Participate in on-call rotation according to Agency
policy, provide instruction and support to patients and family regarding
the patients' care and medical status, administer medication as ordered,
and perform all other duties as assigned.
Ideal HealthCare Staff Providers: 11035 Crenshaw Blvd, Inglewood CA 90303:
LVN, March 2013 to Present.
Ability to correctly perform vital signs and accurately document and record
significant data, Basic understanding of pharmacology and medication
administration including Oral, SQ, IM, and IV therapy and blood withdrawal.
Prepares charts as needed, including filing into appropriate sections of
medical record and assures that all pertinent items are available to
provider before patient care commences. Ability to prepare patient care
plan and teaching. Answers patient calls in timely fashion. Ability to
conduct routine patient rounds, assessing and observing at least 3 times a
day. Acute and chronic care experience, Maintained sterile fields and
application of dressings. Educated patients/families on health care needs,
conditions and options also for home care and discharge planning.
Benevolence Home HealthCare Inc. 14623 Hawthorne Blvd Lawndale, CA 90260:
LVN, April 2013 to February 2014.
Ability to take care of elderly patients, Alzheimer, dementia, Parkinson
residents, Assist patients with activities of daily living and personal
hygiene, Administration of medications including Oral, SQ, IM, and
Treatment, also IV therapy and blood withdrawal. Ability to assist patients
with exercise programs and range of motion as directed by a medical
professional, Ascertained accuracy in maintaining patients' charts and
confidential files, record vital signs, update charts, collect laboratory
samples and dress wounds, Notify appropriate personnel of abnormal lab test
results. Ability to communicate with clients in a friendly and congenial
manner.
St. John's Episcopal Hospital: 327 Beach 19th St, Far Rockaway, NY 11691
Medical Assistant, October 2007 to March 2010.
Assist physician and physician assistant in exam rooms, Escort patients to
exam rooms, interviews patients, measure vital signs, Prepare & position
patients for procedures, and document all information in patient's chart,
Keep exam rooms stocked with adequate medical supplies, maintain
instruments, prepare sterilization as required, Ensure all related
reports, labs and information is filed is available in patients medical
records prior to their appointment, Schedule appointments for patients.
CLINICAL ROTATIONS:
East Los Angeles Medical Center, Los Angeles: May 2012.
Watching and observation of newborn, Ability to correctly perform vital
signs and accurately document and record significant data, Watching and
observation of surgeries such as C-section, hysterectomy, etc.
Totally kids Specialty Healthcare, Sun Valley: March 2012 to April 2012.
Watching and observation of special kids, general patient care, apply
principles of aseptic techniques and infection control as directed by the
infection control manual, Document pertinent patient information,
assessment and nursing procedures following established protocols, Maintain
patient confidentiality.
Silver Lake Medical Center, Los Angeles: December 2011 to March 2012.
Administer direct patient care, Administer medication, Acute Check, Monitor
and provide a safe environment for patients, Maintain sterile fields and
application of dressing.
Country Villa University Park Nursing Home, Los Angeles: March 2011 to
Dec. 2011
Assist patients with ADL, and personal hygiene; identify safety concerns in
the age related patients, Ability to correctly perform vital signs and
accurately document and record significant data in the medical record.
Administer medications, Ability to solve problem and prioritize work
assignments.
EDUCATION: LVN Marian Health Careers Center, 3325 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 1010
LA, CA: November 2010 to June 2012. SSCE, Asaba Girls Grammar school,
Asaba. High School.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS.
Licensed Vocational Nurse in the state of California, Intravenous Therapy
and Blood withdrawal
CPR Certified and Fire/Safety Card.