Vocational Nurse Licensed
Resume:
MARIA SULIK
***** ******** **** ****, #***, Agoura Hills, CA 91301
**********@*****.***
NURSING PROFILE
Dementia Care Compassionate Care Hospice Care
Self-directed and motivated Licensed Vocational Nurse with extensive experience in a variety of clinical settings. Skilled in all aspects of nursing, with expertise in direct care of hospice patients and individuals with dementia and Alzheimer’s diagnoses. Flexible and collaborative team player, seeking to bring expansive knowledge and experience, as well as outstanding bedside manner, to nursing position.
Patient Safety Medication Administration Continuing Nursing Education
Clinical Documentation Team-Oriented Approach Effective Communication
Family-Centered Care ADL Assistance Patient Confidentiality PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
NURSES CARE HOSPICE January 2019 - January 2020
Licensed Vocational Nurse
GOOD HEART HOSPICE & PALLIATIVE CARE May 2020 - Present Licensed Vocational Nurse
Provided all aspects of Nursing Care to hospice patients SOUTH VALLEY HOSPICE, Agoura Rd. Agoura Hills, CA November 2018 - Present Licensed Vocational Nurse
Provided all aspects of Nursing Care to hospice patients OAKHURST HOSPICE, Westlake Village, CA February 2016 – Present Licensed Vocational Nurse
Provided continuous care and charted patient status, including pain, respiratory, agitation, and vomiting on hourly basis. Document medications and monitor any side effects. Notified office if patient expired and delivered compassionate, competent care to family at time of death. Key Skills and Achievements:
Utilized Universal Pain Assessment Tool to rate patient’s pain every 15 minutes, and taught family or caregiver how to utilize this scale.
PRIVATE DUTY HOSPICE NURSE, Camarillo, CA October 2015 – Present Licensed Vocational Nurse
Under direction of RN, delivered nursing care to hospice patient. Performed clinical assessments of patient, including evaluation for any neurological changes, loss of consciousness, and orientation. Documented and reported findings. Regularly took vitals, and examined breathing and secretions, administering O2 therapy when needed. Assessed bowel function, urination, and nutrition. Evaluated skin for rash, lesion, or wounds. Key Skills and Achievements:
Encouraged mobility and activity measures within context of comfort care. PREMIER HOSPICE AND HOMECARE, Woodland Hills, CA August 2015 – Present Licensed Vocational Nurse
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Delivered both continuous care and PRN visits to evaluate and treat uncontrolled, severe symptoms, including pain, dyspnea, and nausea. Assessed patients for seizures, hemorrhaging, and unstable vital signs, alerting MD as needed. Monitored medication side effects and effectiveness, food intake, and intake/output. Key Skills and Achievements:
Taught patients and families strategies for controlling severe anxiety, agitations, and confusion. PRIVATE DUTY NURSING, Malibu, CA October 2007 – November 2014 Licensed Vocational Nurse
Delivered outstanding direct patient care, including performing vitals checks and collecting lab specimens. Administered medications as prescribed, utilizing clinical observation skills to note any reactions. Promptly reported changes in patient status to attending MD. Completed various hands-on care, including drawing blood for INR checks, administering enemas, and using DME, such as catheters, suctioning tubes, and oxygen supply. Coordinated patient appointments. Performed range of motion exercises. Documented thoroughly and confidentially.
Key Skills and Achievements:
Proactively implemented patient safety measures for bedsore prevention.
Utilized effective communication skills to explain procedures, tests, and treatments to patient, and utilized teach back method to ensure patient comprehension.
Collaborated with family, updating them on patient status and training them on basic care tasks. PRIVATE DUTY NURSING, Malibu, CA October 1998 – June 2005 Nursing Assistant
Promoted independent ADLs, including bathing, dressing, toileting, and exercising. Ensured dietary content was within parameters of dietary restrictions and food allergies. Measured and recorded food and liquid intake, as well as urinary and fecal output. Documented results of scheduled vitals checks. Key Skills and Achievements:
Delivered holistic care to integrate social and emotional interventions, in addition to physical care. Expanded nursing role to include food preparation and shopping, ensuring patient needs were met. HUNTINGTON CENTER, Pasadena, CA 1990 – 1993
Assistant Director
Coordinated all facets of direct patient care for 14-bed residential facility for the elderly. Hired, trained, and supervised clinical staff members. Forecasted monetary needs and administered budget. Managed marketing. Key Skills and Achievements:
Designed programmatic activities to integrate residents into facility and cultivate community feeling. Counseled resident and fostered collaborative relationships with resident families. HOOVER TREATMENT CENTER, Los Angeles, CA 1989 – 1991 Coordinator
Contributed to seamless operations of licensed residential care facility for adults with mental illness, substance abuse disorders, and alcohol addiction. Oversaw medication administration, including controlled substances like benzodiazepines, as well as nutritional needs. Balanced need for close observation with supportive environment. Key Skills and Achievements:
Monitored residents for signs of withdrawal, alerting MD when needed.
Reinforced coping skills teaching as alternative to substance abuse. MARIA SULIK
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EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS
Associate of Science in Nursing, East Los Angeles College, Monterey Park, CA Licensed Vocational Nurse, Professional Medical Career Institute, Westlake, CA Intravenous Therapy and Blood Withdrawal Certificate Associate of Arts, Los Angeles City College, Los Angeles, CA ADDITIONAL TRAINING
Certificate in Controlling Violence in Healthcare Introduction to Mechanical Ventilation, Tracheostomy, & Airway Management Challenging Geriatric Behaviors Safety (Home Health Aide Training) OSHA Hazard Communication Standard Infection Control: Tuberculosis HIV and Hepatitis HIPAA: Protecting Patient Privacy Home Care & Hospice Trainings: Infection Control, Medication Safety, Professional Boundaries, Sexual Harassment, Driving Safety, Emergency Management, Patient Rights, Cultural Diversity, Corporate Compliance, Body Mechanics, Advanced Pain Management, Abuse & Neglect
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