LVN w/ 37 years' experience providing excellent patient care.

Teresa White

253-***-**** ad5p16@r.postjobfree.com Bermuda Dunes, CA 92203

Dedicated and compassionate LVN with over 37 years of experience providing quality care to a wide variety of patients. Demonstrates strengths in patient care, time management, and exceeding goals. Good at troubleshooting problems and building successful solutions. Strong background cultivating positive relationships with patients and staff utilizing excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Work Experience

LVN May 2011 - Current

Department of Corrections, Blythe, CA

Currently working as an LVN in multiple positions @ Chuckawalla Valley State Prison.

Accomplishments include:

Implemented multiple yearly screenings to a single appointment to avoid multiple trips to clinic throughout the year.

Developed a written worksheet to better collect data on uncontrolled diabetics so weekly reviews to provider could be better organized and more accurate.

First LVN to teach BLS and Emergency Response @ CVSP.

LVN (Travel) September 2010 - May 2011

The Healing Staff, TX

Temporary assignment @ Centinella State Prison

Mainly worked in the inpatient housing unit taking care of acute and chronically ill inmates.

Performed skilled nursing procedures including wound and tracheostomy care.

LVN Home Health November 2008 - September 2010

Maxim Health Care, Rancho Mirage, CA

Worked as a nurse providing 1:1 care for medically fragile adults and children.

Clients included infants and adults with tracheotomies, gastric tubes, and oxygen.

Built and maintained productive relationships with patients and families based on trusting and open communication.

LVN (Travel) May 2009 - November 2009

ReadyLink, Thousand Palms, CA

Worked a temporary travel assignment in a rural clinic.

Coordinated outpatient care for approximately 75 patients on high dose narcotics.

Triaged all walk ins and phone calls for the pain management clinic.

LVN Case Manager (Temp) March 2008 - November 2008

Pacific Hospice, San Bernardino, CA

Communicated with hospitals and insurance companies.

Coordinated care between hospitals and SNFs.

Coordinated follow up care for patients recently discharged from hospital to home.

LPN Surgical Nurse May 2007 - February 2008

Avalon Clinic, Lakewood, WA

Monitored post-surgical patients recovering from anesthesia.

Maintained sterile equipment in the OR including autoclaving.

Worked as circulating nurse during surgical procedure, keep the flow of the operations going.

LPN November 2005 - April 2007

MultiCare Neurosurgery, Tacoma, Washington

Handled patient intake, including documenting vitals, symptoms, and initial assessments.

Documented nursing notes and physician orders in electronic medical record.

Provided patient teaching for neurosurgical procedures.

LPN February 1998 - November 2005

MultiCare HealthWorks, Tacoma, Washington

Communicated and coordinator care with Worker's Compensation Insurance

Performed drug and alcohol screenings per Federal guidelines.

Assisted with comprehensive physicals for private and government employers.

LVN August 1995 - February 1998

MultiCare Home Health, Tacoma, Washington

Built and maintained productive relationships with patients and families based on trusting and open communication.

Educated patients and family members on health management techniques, including proper medication administration and home care practices.

Performed skilled nursing procedures including wound care, dressing changes, and blood draws.

Assistant Manager LPN August 1989 - July 1995

Weatherly Inn Assisted Living, Tacoma, Washington

Coordinated employee schedules to provide adequate staff coverage.

Monitored and documented team success through regular performance evaluations.

Assisted with hiring, training, and evaluating new staff members.

LPN August 1986 - August 1989

Park Rose Care Center, Tacoma, Washington

Performed skilled nursing procedures including tube feeding, peripheral IVs, wound care and venipunctures.

Conducted routine rounds, giving special attention to high-acuity patients.

Directed ancillary staff.

Education

Nursing - Tacoma Community College, Tacoma, WA January 2002

Certification: Nursing - Clover Park Technical School, Lakewood, WA June 1986

Certificates and Licenses

LVN License

Date Issued: March 2008

Expiration Date: March 2026

Number: 235461

BLS Certificate

Date Issued: February 2024

Expiration Date: February 2026

Number: 245*********

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