Todd A. Winnick

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Licensed Vocational Nurse

Patient-centered medical professional with 27+ years experience including correctional settings, adult/teen addictions, mental health, senior populations and adult inpatient psychiatric units. Strong communicator, effectively advocating for optimal care and committed to the comfort and health of a diverse patient base. Adept at administration and facilitating communication between patients, caregivers, physicians and the nursing staff.

Medical Care • Patient Relations • Quality Assurance • Goal Setting • Rx Issue Resolution • Compliance

Admissions • Discharges • Medication Administration • Patient Care Documentation • Chart Auditing

Anger Management • Conflict Resolution • Patient Assessment • Teamwork • Crisis Intervention

Group Therapy • Medication Education • Symptom Management • Life Skills • Problem Solving

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Pacific Clinics - Pasadena, CA October 2021-November 2022

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Provide medication support services for adults and families in a community mental health setting. Act as liaison between prescribers and clients. Administer long-acting injections. Educate clients about psychotropic medications, adverse effects, symptom management and coping strategies. Resolve issues with pharmacies and insurance companies. Develop SMART goals in collaboration with clients. Ensure accurate and timely EMR(Welligent) documentation meeting Los Angeles Department of Mental Health standards.

Valley Village ADHC - Winnetka, CA November 2019-April 2020

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Assessed intellectually/developmentally disabled adult clients for medical issues and advised treatment team of findings. Escorted clients to doctor's appointments and acted as clinical liaison/client advocate. Documented assessments and transcribed orders in EMR(Therap). Performed and documented medication destruction. In-serviced care providers and staff about medication administration, treatments, infection prevention/control etc.

Sharp Mesa Vista Hospital -San Diego, CA November 2012-MaY 2018

Licensed Vocational Nurse-Adolescent Psychiatric Unit

Performed individualized nursing care for patients/families including medication administration, immunizations/injections, specimen collection, blood glucose monitoring and insulin/OHA administration, wound care including suture/staple removal and EKGs under the direction of an RN. Communicated to ensure patient/family educated about Plan Of Care and planned treatments. Collected assessment data per department guidelines and notified RN of deviation from baseline and normal/defined limits. Responsible for admission and discharge assessments, coordination with care team, prescription/medication reconciliations, transportation, patient/family education and referrals.

Contra Costa Regional Medical C enter -Martinez, CA November 2011-July 2012

Licensed Vocational Nurse-Inpatient Psychiatric Unit

Functioned as Co-lead (Super User) for the successful transition of legacy system to Epic Electronic Health Records Software. Provided primary care nursing duties that included med administration, education, safety assessments, symptom management, and coping/life skills/problem identification and resolution. Responsible for holistic medical issues not limited to cardiac care/hypertension, digestive problems, dermatologic conditions, first aid/wound care, diabetic care, and bladder/bowel issues.

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California Medical Facility – Vacaville, CA October 2010-April 2011

Licensed Vocational Nurse-Men's Correctional Institute

Ensured compliance to extremely strict security requirements while serving a diverse inmate population. Spearheaded precise inventory management, ordering, re-stocking and reconciling cart-specific narcotics. Administered pills and liquids to adults, making certain they were taken properly. Reviewed medical file data and interviewed patients to audit and correct vital records.

Kaiser Mental Health Center – Los Angeles, CA March 2003-October 2010

Licensed Vocational Nurse-Inpatient Psychiatric Unit

Served as a Co-Facilitator for group therapy for adults including Medication Education, Symptom Management, Life Skills, Positive Coping Skills, Problem Solving and Anger Management. Learned proprietary database and trained peers to input medical file information, document behavior and treatment plan progress. Assisted MD or NP/PA with exams and minor procedures. Performed wound care and treated injuries resulting from accidents, altercations and patient self-mutilation. Escorted patients to the ER, appointments and court hearings.

Key Accomplishments

Increased medication administration speed while maintaining quality of service through adjusting pouring and passing medications based on facility structure and daily needs.

Dealt well with angry, aggressive, assaultive, paranoid and out-of-control patients, using verbal de-escalation, oral medication, manual/mechanical restraints and emergency medications when required.

Led group therapy of patients diagnosed with major depression, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia.

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EDUCATION

Vocational Nursing Program (3.8 GPA) West Valley Occupational Center, Woodland Hills, CA

Bachelor of Science, Business Administration (3.2 GPA) California State University Northridge

TECHNICAL SNAPSHOT

Cerner Millenium Epic MS Office Suite

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

LVN License #197694

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