Health Nurse Behavioral
Resume:
Barbara Foucek-Montgomery
Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
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Patient-focused LVN highly experienced in care of patients of all ages, newborns to geriatric. Trained in a large acute hospital including emergency dept, clinic and floated to all departments. Experienced in working as part of a team in ICU, Telemetry, OB, Pre-Op, and orthopedics. Good rapport with MD’s, NP’s and PA’s. Skilled in prioritizing patient needs, and being a patient advocate . IV and blood withdrawal certified .
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
LVN Mental Health
Acadia - Coachella Behavioral Health - Indio, CA
October 2023 to Present
(Facility closed) Acute psychiatric urgent/inpatient units trained in managing adult, adolescent and children.
12-hour shifts
Pharmacy Vaccine Nurse / Surgeon assistant
Bright Star / Albertsons Pharmacy - Palm Springs, CA January 2022 to Present
Completed 3 contracts with this employer. Assisted anesthesiologist with patient procedure. Assisted the pharmacist with all vaccinations in store pharmacy and at schools. Prepared and administrated all vaccines, monitored patients, documented and recorded. Monitoring post vaccine for side effects.
Public Health Nurse
Optum/Medix for federal government contract - Riverside County November 2020 to February 2023
Ft travel covid swab testing (rapid antigen and PCR ) vaccination (pediatric, adult, geriatric) covid immunization nurse. Worked independently, both with supervising pharmacist or RN mgr, screening patients, patient teaching, documentation monitoring. All in appropriate PPE. Multiple assignments completed with this company.
Vaccine Nurse
Flu vaccine clinic Maxim Healthcare Group - Indio, CA September 2021 to November 2021
Contract Kaiser clinic vaccine nurse
LVN
Front Line Staffing - Willows, CA
February 2021 to May 2021
Contract LVN Glenn Community Hospital
Covid Units,
Medical- Surgical, Telemetry and Emergency room
5-1 patient ratio, admits, IVs, post and pre op, doctors orders, wound care and discharges. Covid Testing Lead Nurse
Amazon ONT -5 - San Bernardino, CA
September 2020 to November 2020
Travel lpn/lvn
Test site set up, infection control, monitor tests for accuracy, employee health nurse, teaching and collecting nasal swabs.
Was asked to add extending contract by Amazon mgmt. LVN Employee Health Passport Health - Palm Springs, CA April 2020 to August 2020
Covid screener and employee health nurse worked for factory manager and HR, keeping workers free from spreading infection. Encouraged hand hygiene and masks. Supplied masks to each shift. Watched for possible illnesses, fever and cough.
Monitor shift of 400 plus essential workers to keep factory free of Covid. Employee teaching, first aid, referrals, and compassion and support. Monitor PPE protocols and hygiene/infection control. LVN Charge Nurse
RI International - Palm Springs, CA
September 2019 to December 2019
12 hour shift LVN acute care LVN
Urgent Care Psychiatric nurse
Admits medication management, de escalation, care planning, case mgmt assist, and discharges LVN Circulator
Dr Rosenblum - Palm Desert, CA
August 2019 to September 2019
Per diem o/c circulator- pre op/ and recovery- assisted Anesthesiologist . Behavioral Health Nurse
Sunspire Desert Palms - Cathedral City, CA
April 2017 to February 2018
Participated in the care of addicted and dual diagnosis patients. Interviewed patients to obtain medical information, weight and height measurements and vital signs. Provided patient education.
Authorized drug refills and provided detailed prescription information to pharmacies. Specialized in the nursing care of patients with chemical dependency. Ensured efficacy of treatment regimens.
Reported all changes to Psychiatrist daily.
Licensed Vocational Nurse II
Henry Mayo Community Hospital - Valencia, CA
June 2009 to January 2015
Cardiac, critical, chronic and acute conditions in Telemetry departments. Floated to PCCU as requested. Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment, and maintained patient flow. Managed care, MD orders, and medications and IV’s for post-operative patients through discharge. Drew stat labs as ordered.
Treated patients with MI's, atrial fibrillation, strokes, surgical procedures, cancer, on telemetry. Licensed Vocational Nurse
Sutter Coast Hospital - Crescent City, CA
June 2006 to July 2009
Assisted doctors with surgeries PRE and POST surgical, and non-invasive procedures on a surgical unit. Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care. Partnered with team of registered nurses to achieve overall well-being of all patients. Performed lab tests and communicated results.
Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests. Managed care for post-operative patients through discharge. Ordered and read lab tests, x-rays, MRIs, Ultrasounds, and EKGs. Monitored fluid intake and output levels.
Scheduled patient admissions and discharges.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Sutter Tracy Hospital - Tracy, CA
May 1995 to June 2006
Participated for patients admitted to the med-surg units, floated to ICU, OB, ER, bed control and telemetry adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from medication to wound care to monitoring for 5 patients per shift.
Assisted in and modified individual care plans to speed up the recovery process. Monitored fluid intake and output levels.
Distributed medications and performed pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions, including intravenous and oral interventions.
Closely monitored acute conditions.
Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various disorders and diseases.
Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care. Education
Technical Diploma in LVN
United Health Careers/Concorde Careers - San Bernardino, CA August 1989 to October 1990
Skills
• EMR Systems
• Primary Care Experience
• Triage
• Occupational health
• Hospital experience
• Critical Care Experience
• Cerner
• Experience Administering Injections
• Medication Administration
• Covid testing (3 years)
• Vital Signs
• Care plans
• Tube feeding
• Public health
• Patient observation
• Supervising experience
• Hospital experience
• Documentation review
• Care plans
• Patient monitoring
• Acute care
• Nursing
• Patient care
• EMR systems
• Analysis skills
• Medical imaging
• Clinic
• Infants
• Pediatrics
• Tube feeding
• Catheterization
• ICU experience
Certifications and Licenses
LVN
First Aid Certification
LPN
IV Certification
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