Trina M. Offutt LVN,DSD,IP

**** ******* **. ***. *

Yucca Valley ~ CA 92284 ~

760-***-**** ~ adw5tp@r.postjobfree.com

Summery of Qualifications:

- Excellent communication skills with knowledge and understanding of medical terminology.

- Exceptionally organized with clients, providing dependable, efficient care.

- Compassionate and dedicated to helping others.

- Effective leadership skills with clinical Team Leader experience.

- Experience with nursing concepts, principles and practices necessary to perform nursing care with accuracy

and in a timely manner.

- Experience with patient assessment and nursing process principles to enable participation in the

development of planned care.

-Experience with common Medical-Surgical disease processes and conditions for specific patient

populations.

-Experience recognizing pharmacology of common drugs including indications or contraindications of

use, desired actions, dosages, uses and possible side effects.

Skills and Abilities:

- Medication Administration

- Vital Signs

- Isolation Precautions

- Patient Care

- Glucose Monitoring

- CPR/BLS Certified

- Wound Treatment

- Patient Assessment Skills

- Patient Charting

- Injections

- Physical Rehabilitation

- Patient Transport

- Universal Precautions

- Infection Control

- IV/Phlebotomy Certified

- Patient Education

- Immunization, Flu Shot, PPD

- Computer literate

-Staff Education - Human Resources - Employee Health Records

Work Experience:

Valley Care Center (Formerly)

Desert Manor Care Center

8515 Cholla Ave, Yucca Valley, CA 92284 03/2017- 01/2021

Supervisor: Sue Beltran 760-***-****

LVN- Promoted to Director of Staff Development, IP

Provide patient care in long term care: Provided patient care within scope of practice as an LVN as to administer medication as ordered and in a timely manner, assist with admission and Discharge process, report changes to M.D., Order labs, diagnostics, and x rays. Complete documentation as needed, wound care, diabetes monitoring with sliding scale, pain management, vital signs, patient care teaching, monitor patients for change of condition, follow through with M.D. orders, Report to, and assist R.N., assist M.D, supervise CNA staff. ÇOVID testing and IP record keeping for facility and staff.

Sky Harbor Care Center, 57333 Joshua Ln, Yucca Valley, CA 92284 760-***-**** 04/2015- 03/2017

Supervisor: Lolita 760-***-****

LVN

Provide direct patient care in long term care. Administer medications as ordered and in timely manner. Administer Injections, immunizations/ PPD. Accu Check/ Diabetes monitoring with sliding scale. Pain management, vital signs, wound care, head to toe assessments with nursing care. Gtube feeding, NGT, foley catheter care. Report any changes to MD. Order necessary labs, diagnostics and X rays. Pt Charting. Monitor patients for complications and abnormal behavior. Start/Stop/Monitor IV Therapy. Order/Reorder Meds as needed. Assist MD and Staff as needed. Supervise CNA staff.

Angel View Crippled Childrens Foundation-

12379 Miracle Hill Rd, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240 760-***-**** 02/2014– 04/2015

Supervisor: U.B 760-***-****

LVN/House Manager

Provide direct patient care in long term care specializing disabled children. Monitor patient vital signs and status. Administer medications as ordered and in timely manner. Administer immunizations, flu shots, PPD as scheduled. Report any changes in condition to RN. Report and identify signs and symptoms of pain or distress. Perform immediate actions steps for medical emergencies and for seizure activity. Activate VNS in event of seizure activity. Perform suction as needed. Administer bolus feedings, meds, h20 via g tube/ j tube. Start, Stop, Monitor continuous feeding pumps. Provide patient education. Provide ancillary staff education. Assess patient status. Participate in planned care.Staff scheduling. Attend Mtgs.as needed. Order all supplies including food for house. Manage: Asst Mgr. (3) LVN’s, and (6) DCS staff.

California Nursing & Rehab Center

2299 N Indian Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92262 760-***-**** 04/2013 – 02/2014

Supervisor: Rebecca May 760-***-****

Certified Nurse Assistant

Answered patients call lights. Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores. Observed patients' conditions. Measured and recorded food/liquid intake and output. Took vital signs. Reported changes to professional staff. Assisted patients with walking, exercising and moving in and out of bed. Bathed, groomed, shaved and dressed patients. Cleaned rooms and changed linens.

Angels Embrace In Home Care

57552 Twentynine Palms Highway #41, Yucca Valley, CA 92284 760-***-**** 10/2005-02/2013

Supervisor: Jennifer Wilson 760-***-****

Caregiver

Hospice and total care in Daily Assisted Living activities. Gave daily medications, monitored blood sugar levels, gave insulin as needed. Prepared a well-balanced diet. Planned daily activities.

Education:

California Nurses Educational Institute- 5200 E Ramon Rd, Palm Springs CA 92264 760-***-****

Licensed Vocational Nurse 2012- 2013

Sky Harbor Care Center- 57333 Joshua Ln, Yucca Valley, CA 92284 760-***-****

Certified Nurse Assistant 2002

Certifications:

Licensed Vocational Nurse, CA Expires: 01/2024

CPR/BLS certified Expires: 04/2021

DSD Certified

IP/CA Certified

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