Certified Nurse Vocational
Resume:
Mercy O. Sagun
Torrance, CA 90503
adwlhn@r.postjobfree.com
Skills
● Knowledge of Nursing and medical practices and procedures
● Tactful, Patient, Enthusiastic and has a positive outlook in dealing with difficult situations
● Ability to work with other members of care team to promote an interdisciplinary approach
● Exceptional skills in assessment of individual patient needs
● Good organization and time management skills
● Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, nursing and medical team Experience
March 2000 - April 2004
Daniel Freeman Hospital, Inglewood, CA - Certified Nurse Assistant
● Helps patient with direct health care needs under the supervision of a nurse
● Gathering medical supplies
● Maintaining good patient hygiene (bathing, brushing hair, oral hygiene)
● Feeding patients’ meals
● Documenting food/liquid intake
● Monitoring vital signs (blood pressure, temperature, heart rate)
● Answering patient calls
● Documenting information
● Restocking Supplies
● Assisting in certain medical procedures
● Patient transport within healthcare facility
● Minor wound care
● Emptying and replacing drainage bags
April 2004 - May 2008
Marina Del Rey Hospital, Marina Del Rey, CA - Certified Nurse Assistant
● Helps patient with direct health care needs under supervision of a nurse
● Gathering medical supplies
● Maintaining good patient hygiene (bathing, brushing hair, oral hygiene)
● Feeding patients’ meals
● Documenting food/liquid intake
● Monitoring vital signs (blood pressure, temperature, heart rate)
● Answering patient calls
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● Documenting information
● Restocking Supplies
● Assisting in certain medical procedures
● Patient transport within healthcare facility
● Minor wound care
● Emptying and replacing drainage bags
June 2008 - PRESENT
Southern California Hospital Culver City, Culver City, CA - Licensed Vocational Nurse
● Provide care to patients under RN supervision such as monitor vital signs, physical condition, and maintain healthy hygiene
● Assist with health crisis and medication administration
● Maintaining a safe and clean environment for patients
● Administer treatments and procedures safely and effectively in an age appropriate manner in compliance with all policies and regulations
● Collabotrates wtih members of health care team to develop treatment plans and objectives for patients
● Ensures Infection Control procedures and HIPAA compliance
● Observes patient physical condition and behavior along with one-on-one observation for at-risk patients
● Recognizes adverse psychological reactions to care and report significant changes in patient condition
● Provides proactive interventions and therapeutic communication
● Restrains violent, potentially violent, or suicidal patients through verbal and/or physical means as required in accordance with established policies
● Conducts effective patient and family teaching in a timely manner while providing appropriate resources and documenting education in accordance with established procedures
Education
1974 - 1979
Marian College, Manila, Philippines
● Graduate Nurse
References - Available upon request
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