Carlette Grant

EXPERIENCED LVN

Los Angeles, CA *0016

ad30rm@r.postjobfree.com

+1-323-***-****

Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Work Experience

LPN Charge Nurse

Post Acute Registry - Los Angeles, CA

June 2022 to Present

Document daily and weekly care (EMR AND PAPER), administer medications and accurately document on medication administration record . Monitor and notify physician of any changes in condition, coordinate adl’s with cna staff to assist if needed. Wound treatments as well as monitoring and treatment of diabetic, dialysis, hypertensive, and psychiatric clients (Being a team player means keeping the patient safe). COVID-19 Tester

Clarity Lab Solutions, LLC - Los Angeles, CA

November 2021 to Present

High volume of covid 19 testing at Los Angeles International Airport for rapid Antigen and PCR. Swabbing and collection of sample. Greeting and facilitating appointments for walk-in clients. Forenic Residential Treatment nurse

Gateways Hospital & Mental Health Center - Los Angeles, CA July 2019 to Present

Coordinate and render care for 60 mental health patients. Arrange and keep track of medical and psychiatric visits for all clients. Medi-cal based charting. Submitting authorization for TARS for both Medi- Cal and Medi/Medi patients. Keep track and administer all monthly injections. Coordinate and facilitate monthly and lab schedule for clients as well as immunization records. LVN

Coast Medical Services - Los Angeles, CA

March 2018 to Present

Travel nursing. Contract with Kedren psychiatric hospital (locked inpatient and outpatient units working with both children and adult population), as well as People Concern (outpatient psychiatric facility in the heart of skid row). Administering routine and emergency medications, implementing non-violent crisis intervention, transcribe medications orders, and participate in patients individualized treatment plans. Charge Nurse LVN

COUNTRY VILLA HEALTH SERVICES - Los Angeles County, CA January 2019 to July 2019

Document daily and weekly care (EMR AND PAPER), administer medications and accurately document on medication administration record . Monitor and notify physician of any changes in condition, coordinate adl’s with cna staff to assist if needed. (Being a team player means keeping the patient safe). Private Duty Nurse

Private Family - Los Angeles, CA

February 2014 to August 2016

Providing total care for both a quadriplegic psychiatric patient as well as a post stroke client. Coordinate care amongst treatment team. Stage four decubitus treatment. Neurological assessment and treatments. Administration of medications, both orally and via g-tube. Provided physical therapy under the direction of licensed physical therapist. Facilitated daily life tasks for clients. LVN/Charge Nurse

Starview Adolescent Center - Torrance, CA

May 2007 to January 2014

Responsibilities

My duties, for this level 14 adolescent psychiatric treatment facility, included assisting doctors with assessing patients, administered medications, submission, documentation, and authorization of TAR for medical patients, assisted with crisis intervention and de-escalation of residents, created staff assignments for assigned units, provided direct nursing care for acute illness and injuries as needed, and transcribed verbal orders as indicated.

Accomplishments

During my employment, I learned how to become an effective team leader and team player. I also continued my efforts to maintain positive and effective communication habits, while in a therapeutic setting.

Skills Used

While employed here, I learned how to become an effective patient advocate while increasing my knowledge surrounding laws regarding psychiatric patients, patient rights and the process involved in processing a denial of rights.

Registry Nurse (LVN)

Various - Los Angeles, CA

February 2006 to June 2007

Responsibilities

As an on-call LVN, I performed skilled nursing duties within my scope of practice on medical surgical, step- down, and psychiatric units. I administered medications, assisted with activities of daily living, assisted with bedside procedures and treatments as directed, and documented my observations as indicated. During this time, I also served the home health clients, as needed, with wound care, catheter and incontinence matters, bowel management, and transportation to and from appointments as needed. LVN

Kedren Community Center - Los Angeles, CA

October 2004 to January 2006

Responsibilities

While employed at this psychiatric facility, I observed and documented client behaviors and interactions according to personalized treatment plans and goals. I also administered medications as prescribed, monitored narcotics; provided care to both adults and children and assisted with patient advocacy and patient rights.

Accomplishments

Working at the center allowed me to develop therapeutic communication skills to interact effectively with a variety of different behavioral and mental health issues. Education

Certificate in Vocational Nursing

Los Angels Unified School District - Los Angeles, CA 2000 to 2001

Nursing Licenses

PN

Expires: September 2023

State: CA

Skills

• LVN

• Home Health

• LPN

• Pediatrics

• Psychology (10+ years)

• Nursing

• Medication Administration

• Vital Signs

• Experience Administering Injections

• EMR Systems

• Laboratory Experience

• Crisis Intervention

• Medical Records

• Patient Care

• Customer service

• Case Management

• Tube Feeding

Certifications and Licenses

BLS/CPR

October 2021 to October 2023

MAB

March 2017 to March 2019

Fire Safety

March 2017 to March 2022

LVN

September 2021 to September 2023

LPN

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