Charvette “Char” Griffis, LVN ad0ldw@r.postjobfree.com

Los Angeles, CA 323-***-****

Summary of Qualifications

Dependable and dedicated medical professional with over 20 years of experience providing excellence in patient care. A results-oriented professional who has strong organizational and decision-making skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize care. Highly capable of recognizing actual/potential errors to quickly implement viable solutions. Dedicated health care professional with the desire to succeed and motivate others. Organizational and analytical skills to work effectively by multi-tasking in fast-paced environments. Reputation as a self-directed professional with strong confidence in performing a wide variety of medical procedures. Communicate clearly and effectively with diverse populations in written and verbal formats.

Core Expertise:

Start IVs & Draw Blood

Triage Patients

Chart Review

Vital Signs

Pregnancy Testing

Documentation

Electronic Medical Records Specimen Collections

Monitor Patient Flow

Professional Experience

Centinela Hospital Medical Center Los Angeles, CA

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) – Emergency Room April 2021 – Present

Apply a passion for patient care while demonstrating service recovery skills. Implement nursing care for assigned patients and assist RN in assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation of nursing care.

Provide leadership in ER-related patient care skills, performing specific patient care duties as requested.

Follow patient standard of care as defined within scope of Licensed Vocational Nurse practice.

Document all patient history and vital signs. Assist with triage/sick care, exams, and ER treatments.

Verify names and date of birth or anything that is needed to help ER operations flow more smoothly.

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Los Angeles, CA

Dept. of Prenatal Diagnostic Center October 2014 – April 2021

Licensed Vocational Nurse II

Assisted physicians with Amniocentesis and CVS (chorionic villus sampling). Drew blood, assessed patients, took vitals, processed samples, monitored clinic flow, answered questions from patients and/or family, returned phone calls, cleaned rooms, scheduled patients, and monitored nursing intakes.

Collaborated with peers regarding management of back staff, lab, and setting up for procedures.

Demonstrated daily communication ability in very difficult and delicate medical situations.

Experienced in conducting and performing a wide range of OB-GYN-related tests and exams on patients.

Center for Reproductive Medicine Los Angeles, CA

Licensed Vocational Nurse II October 2014 – March 2016

Assisted physicians and RN's with procedures and ultrasounds processes, drew blood fro patients, preformed nursing intakes, reviewed labs, carried out physician’s orders, and turned over rooms quickly.

Duties included: conducting detailed evaluations for women who were at high risk for pre-term delivery.

Demonstrated ability in assisting with the delivery process and providing postpartum and newborn care.

Maximized the use of effective staff communication methods and skills while following lines of authority.

Discussed the health condition of the patient to their relatives and gave necessary precautions to them with regards to the health of the patient, and communicated any medical support required by patient.

Keck Medical Center of USC Los Angeles, CA

Licensed Vocational Nurse II February 2011 – September 2014

Exhibited superior organizational skills with fellow staff while always being available to assist others.

Informed physicians in cases of deterioration in the patient’s condition after checking patient health status.

As a Licensed Vocational Nurse, handled delegation of assignments and supervised efforts of medical staff.

Updated patient records with details in regard to their current medical illness and/or bodily functions.

Responsibilities included: maintenance and safety of environment, interdepartmental involvement to promote quality care through teamwork, staff development, policy, and procedure development.

Maintained patient health records and produced detailed and accurate reports for doctors as requested.

Successfully established a strong and positive rapport between other medical professionals and patients.

Used nursing experience in assessing patients, regularly reviewed patient medications and chart data.

USC University Hospital Orthopedic Clinic Los Angeles, CA

Licensed Vocational Nurse Coordinator II November 2010 – February 2011

Assisted MD, floor nurse, and surgery scheduler; obtained authorization for radiology and surgery scheduling.

Prepared injections, provided wound care, and answered/returned calls and emails. Gave post-op and pre-op instructions to patients. Scheduled appointments, answered patient questions, and attended staff meetings.

Served as a liaison between patients/physicians to assist patients in understanding their treatment plans.

Led in a wide range of hospice care: patient total care, medication administration, pain management, comfort care, family support, vital signs monitoring, end of life symptoms management, health team communication, interdisciplinary team management, patient documentation, and postmortem care.

Maxim Healthcare Los Angeles, CA

Licensed Vocational Nurse II November 2009 – February 2011

Duties included: home visits, hospice care, and skin care. Administered medications, followed orders, and answered questions regarding care plans. Provided palliative care and monitored O2 stats and vital signs.

Repositioned activities of daily living. Attended meetings, provided care, and maintained safe workplace.

Updated patient records with details in regard to their current medical illness and/or bodily functions.

Assisted with activities of daily living. Attended meetings, provided care, and maintained safety in workplaces.

Riverside County Regional Medical Center Moreno Valley, CA

Licensed Vocational Nurse II 2001 – 2010

Handled inpatient or outpatient specialty float pool in Pediatrics, Oncology, and Orthopedics clinics.

Performed nurse visits in Women's Heath, Jail, Internal Medicine, Ophthalmology, ENT, Urology, etc.

Provided up to date information to other healthcare providers with regards to patient health issues.

Consistently provided medical assistance for the successful examination and treatment of patients.

Regularly measured vital signs, such as: pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, and weight and height.

Utilized strong analytical skills – assessing conditions and implementing appropriate interventions.

Education

Summit Career College – Colton, CA 2005

San Bernardino Valley College – San Bernardino, CA 2001

Certificates

ACLS, PALS, BCLS, EDAP 1, EDAP 2, LVN, CPR, First Aid, Phlebotomy, and IV

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