LVN
Resume:
DAYAPALA H. SILK, LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE (LVN)
El- Monte, CA. 91732
E MAIL: ********@*****.***
TEL: 626-***-****
Skilled LVN in home health care, prior CNA in nursing homes & care giver in home senior care,
prior highly qualified RN – overseas (cardio thoracic intensive care unit), consistently earned praise
from patients, family members and supervising directors for delivering excellent patient care.
OBJECTIVES
Seeking an LVN position in a hospital or a nursing home where I can apply my knowledge, skills
and experience to provide excellent nursing care.
To improve my knowledge, skills and experience and to fulfill my career goals while I am working
in a place where I can utilize advanced nursing practices, medical methods and techniques.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
LVN Home Health Care Assisted Health Care Services, West Covina, CA. ( 04/2013 present)
Perform skilled observation and assessment of all body systems.
Monitor vital signs and report to MD/RN of any abnormal findings or changes.
Direct patient care, helping for ADLs.
Administration of medications orally and via G tube.
Oxygen administration, nebulization, and chest physiotherapy.
Maintain ventilator settings and provide mechanical ventilation as ordered.
Tracheostomy care and suctioning.
Gastrostomy care and feeding.
Wound care.
ROM exercises.
Infection control.
Patient and care giver teaching.
Writing patient progress repots.
CNA /Care giver Comfort Keepers (senior home care service), Claremont, CA. (07/2008
10/2009)
Helping in home seniors to perform ADLs such as bathing, hair care, dressing etc.
Meal preparation and feeding. Taking vital signs. Transporting them to DR. appointment,
Maintain overall health of seniors. Companionship and psychological support, ROM
exercises.
CNA Plott Nursing Home, Ontario, CA (2008)
Total bed side care for the residents.
RN (ICU) –Overseas (1997 2000)
Head to toe assessment and monitoring all the parameters including ABP and CVP.
Mechanical ventilation.
Endotracheal tube management, & ET suctioning.
Perform specialized patient care.
Handling refined medical equipment & checking ABGs and Electrolytes.
IV insertion and Urinary catheter insertion.
Intercostal tube management and blood balance charting.
Blood transfusions.
Collecting blood, urine, stool and sputum samples.
Oral and IV medication administration.
Documentation and health teaching.
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
LVN State of CA. 2012. ( GPA 3.75)
CNA State of CA. 2006 (expired)
RN (Diploma, overseas).
GED Certification – 2010.
Current CPR & First Aid certification.
IV certification.
Tracheostomy & ventilator certification.
NURSING SKILLS, EXPERTICE AND SPECIAL ELEMENTS
Proven exceptional ability to provide specialized nursing care in addition to provide basic
direct patient care.
Exceptional ability to observe and identify clinical changes in patient condition.
Proven ability to maintain suitable professional behavior and positive attitudes to the welfare
of the patients.
In depth knowledge in medical terminology, medical & surgical nursing.
Expertise skills in IV insertion and venipuncture in adult & pediatric patients.
Excellent knowledge, understanding and skills in maintaining infection control.
Excellence in understanding physical, mental and psychosocial situation of the patients.
Good judgment and decision making capabilities.
Capabilities of prioritizing & decision making.
Strong work ethics, hard working capabilities, fast learning abilities, detail oriented, strong
organizational skills, & honesty.
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