Bridget Wells
************@*****.***
Lompoc, CA 93436
Professional Summary
I am a licensed vocational nurse with a total of 16 years of nursing experience. I started out as a CNA and held that position for 8 years. I then obtained my LVN license in 1999. I am a caring clinical nurse who is successful at providing excellent care through attention to details and using nursing procedures for efficiency. I am adept at meeting and setting long term goals.
Throughout my nursing career, I have spent the majority doing bedside nursing. Along with acting as a lead preceptor to new hires, I obtained my Director of Staff Development certificate along with now acting as relief charge nurse in a 110 bed SNF facility.
Skills
Physical assessments
Patient focused care
Clinical judgement
Professional bedside manner
Precepting
Proper lab draws
Leading my CNA teams and leading as charge nurse.
Work History
LVN – Lompoc Valley Medical Center/Comprehensive Care Center
216 N. 3rd Street
Lompoc, CA 93436 805-***-****
Work Dates: 2004 to present 09/25/2020
Deliver oral medications, intramuscular injections and IV fluids to mitigate or resolve patient symptoms.
Document patient information obtained from interviews concerning symptoms, medications, and prior treatments.
Work with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatments plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
Gather patient data, provided wound treatments as ordered and changed catheters as part of comprehensive support.
Take samples such as blood and urine to complete diagnostic and routine laboratory test.
Closely collaborate with management team to make necessary improvements and satisfy residents needs.
Investigate and report issues relating to patient care or conditions that might hinder patient well-being.
Recently I was awarded the position of Relief Charge Nurse. My duties there are managing all the CNAs and floor nurses. Handling the doctors and inputting their orders along with having close communications with the nurses continuously throughout our workday. I handle making sure the daily assignments were correct and fair along with attending the daily stand up meets with all management to review all of our SNFs and any other current concerns.
Education
Lompoc Adult Education Center (accredited school)
Allan Hancock Community College
Thank you in advance for your consideration.
Sincerely
Bridget Wells, LVN