Medical Technician Clerical

Professional Summary

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Experience

Kelli McKernan

***** ****** **, **** *****, CA 91307-3605

805-***-**** - ************@*****.***

Hardworking and compassionate nursing professional brings a 20 year record of success as LVN in multiple settings. Effortlessly helps patients feel at home while coordinating successful care. Excellent people, organizational and multitasking skills.

Relationship Building Problem-solving

Motivation Customer relations

Vital signs monitoring Patient education

Administer medications Monitor IV fluids

Observe patients

09/2007 to 01/2014 LVN

Maxim Home Healthcare Services - Oxnard, CA

Examined patients and took vital signs, including temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration.

Observed and recorded changes in patient conditions and promptly communicated information to supervising RN. Assisted in identifying patient needs, leveraging clinical records and physical, psychosocial, and environmental variables. Helped patients with bathing, dressing, and personal hygiene, as well as caring for emotional needs.

Monitored medical supply use and reported items to be replenished. Assisted with coordinating and executing daily patient care flow. Maintained records and performed clerical duties to document patient progress or response to treatment.

Monitored post-operative patients, obtaining vital signs and dispensing post-surgical medications ordered by physicians. Protected patient charts and records to maintain security and confidentiality in accordance with all HIPAA protocols. Shot clinics at nursing homes.

12/2004 to 09/2007 Medical Technician

Moorpark Unified School District - Moorpark, CA

Administered daily prescriptions and over-the-counter medications to students following school policy.

Set up student health records in database and distributed emergency cards.

Recorded and updated individual student information to document activities such as screenings and immunizations.

Monitored health and first aid supplies levels and ordered to maintain stock.

Screened new students for vision and hearing and recorded immunization history to maintain updated database. Organized and assisted with screening programs for vision, hearing, scoliosis, lice, and immunizations.

Maintained daily log of students seen in health office, including treatment administered or actions taken.

Treated injuries or illnesses by administering first aid or appropriate treatment.

Responded appropriately to symptoms and behavior.

Applied correct aseptic and sterile techniques and used appropriate personal protective equipment.

Maintained confidentiality concerning treatment and personal information.

Ensured complete documentation when entering data into the EMR system.

Supported the social and emotional needs of patients by providing caring companionship.

Documented vital signs like temperature and blood pressure to track medical symptoms and the progress of treatments.

Responded appropriately to family members when discussing patient care and instructions for discharge.

10/2000 to 12/2004 LVN III

Kaiser Permanente - Simi Valley, CA

Compiled information in EMR following HIPAA and internal standards to protect patient confidentiality.

Administered injections for treatment and immunization needs. Prepared, cleaned, and maintained examination and treatment rooms for optimal unit efficiency.

Readied patients for examination and treatment, collected samples, and documented vital signs.

Liaised between patients and family members to coordinate and plan care based on sound nursing processes and practices. Worked closely with team of healthcare professional and service providers to deliver best possible care to each patient. Consulted with team members on areas such as patient discharge, patient care, and clinical procedures.

Operated within evidence-based practice guidelines, consistently maintaining department policies and meeting patient care standards.

12/1999 to 12/2000 LVN Floor Nurse

West Hills Hospital - West Hills, CA

Provided top-notch care, implementing infection control procedures to protect patients and staff.

Managed 9 cases per day.

Recognized changes requiring nursing intervention and implemented appropriate care to reduce risks.

Informed physicians of changes in patient conditions and nursing needs.

Maintained safe, caring environments for patients and families. Educated patients and families on conditions, treatments, and possible outcomes.

Complied with HIPAA guidelines in all areas of work. Maintained accurate and complete records.

Treated patients with acute conditions such as heart attacks, shock, respiratory distress, and accidental injuries.

Examined patients and took vital signs, including temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration.

Prepared patients for examinations, tests and treatment, providing ongoing support and comfort to smooth the processes. Provided comfort measures, pain management, and palliative care for end-stage disease processes.

Maintained records and performed clerical duties to document patient progress or response to treatment.

Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patients' charts.

Charted and reported on changes in the patient's condition, including medication side effects and treatment progress. Monitored post-operative patients, obtaining vital signs and dispensing post-surgical medications ordered by physicians. Evaluated the effectiveness of different nursing interventions and recommended changes to improve patient outcomes.

Provided basic patient care or treatments such as taking temperatures or blood pressures, dressing wounds, treating bedsores, giving enemas or douches, rubbing with alcohol, massaging, and performing catheterizations.

Performed blood transfusions.

Home Health LVN

Maxim Home Healthcare Services - Oxnard, CA

Measured and recorded patients' vital signs such as height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration. Observed patients, charting and reporting changes in patients' conditions such as adverse reactions to medication or treatment. Evaluated the effectiveness of different nursing interventions and recommended changes to improve patient outcomes.

01/2000 LVN II

Kaiser Permanente - Thousand Oaks, CA

Liaised between patients and family members to coordinate and plan care based on sound nursing processes and practices. Prepared, cleaned, and maintained examination and treatment rooms for optimal unit efficiency.

Administered injections for treatment and immunization needs. Compiled information in EMR following HIPAA and internal standards to protect patient confidentiality.

Readied patients for examination and treatment, collected samples, and documented vital signs.

Collaborated with fellow health care professionals and service providers to deliver optimal patient care.

Consulted with team members on areas such as patient discharge, patient care, and clinical procedures.

Offered skilled advice and support to processes related to patient discharges, routine care and clinical procedures.

Operated within evidence-based practice guidelines, consistently maintaining department policies and meeting patient care standards.

Worked closely with team of healthcare professional and service providers to deliver best possible care to each patient. LVN III

Kaiser Permanente Urgent Care - Thousand Oaks, CA

Followed physician's orders and performed tasks including administering prescribed medications and treatments and inserting IVs.

Administered injections to mitigate potential complications such as tetanus.

Liaised between patients and physicians to confirm patient comprehension of treatment plans.

Placed splints to aide in recovery of sprains.

Dressed common wounds seen in routine urgent care interactions. Modified patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions.

Recorded patients' medical information and monitored conditions. Kept the unit efficient by organizing instruments, preparing rooms and restocking supplies.

Monitored, recorded, and reported symptoms or changes in patients' conditions.

Educated patients, family members, and caregivers on conditions and treatment protocols to aid in compliance and improve outcomes.

Administered prescribed medications and monitored patients for side effects and adverse reactions.

Recorded patients' medical information and vital signs. Immunized patients against common infections such as influenza and tetanus with routine vaccinations.

Administered medications to patients and monitored patients for reactions or side effects.

Administered medications to patients and monitored patient vital Education

signs.

Monitored patients closely to spot problems and reported serious concerns to treating physicians for timely interventions. Prepared patients for physician examinations and treatments, answered questions and offered emotional support.

Readied rooms, supplies, and instruments for upcoming procedures and expected patients.

Administered local, intravenous and inhalation anesthetics based on patient conditions and procedural requirements.

Applied topical compounds to aid in pain relief, histamine responses, and other skin concerns.

01/1987 GED: Anatomy and physiology

Canoga Park High School - Canoga Park, CA

I was pregnant with my daughter the second semester of my senior year of high school, so I decided to get my GED. I was honored with employee of the month while working at Maxim, and then employee of the year in 2014!

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