Medically Complex Pediatric Home health LVN

Norma Allen, BSN, RN

Mission Viejo, 808-***-****, *********@*****.***, LinkedIn

Professional Summary

California-licensed Registered Nurse with a BSN and paid experience caring for medically complex pediatric patients in home and school settings. Completed supervised hospital rotations in critical care, medical-surgical nursing, pediatrics, and maternal-newborn care. Brings experience in respiratory and neurological assessment, medication administration, and patient and family education.

LICENSURE and CERTIFICATES

RN License #95426679 State of California

BLS - AHA exp. 07/31/2027

ACLS - AHA exp. 12/31/2026

PALS – AHA/American Academy of Pediatrics exp. 06/30/2028

NIHSS – Apex Innovations 01/31/2027

NRP - AHA/American Academy of Pediatrics exp. 05/31/2027

ECG Monitor Tech – Cal School of Health Sciences

WORK EXPERIENCE

Registered Nurse - Maxim Home Healthcare, Orange, CA (Sept 2025 to present)

• Pediatric home health:

• Provided direct skilled nursing care to medically complex patients, including tracheostomy care, G-tube medication administration, respiratory monitoring, as part of individualized plans of care. Performed thorough respiratory and neurological assessments to continuously monitor patient stability. Executed hygiene care and mobility exercises to proactively prevent deep vein thrombosis (DVT). Implemented individualized patient care plans in close collaboration with physicians and therapy teams. Transferred patients to occupational therapy appointments and involved in swallow therapy. Educated family caregivers on recognizing respiratory distress, managing infection risks, and executing emergency interventions. Provide patient care according to the approved Plan of Care for children with TBI, pulmonary hypertension, and global developmental delays.

• School nursing assignment- Niguel Hills Middle School: Administered medications walk-in office, supported students with DM1, ADHD, school-related injuries, and sicknesses, guided parents on student condition management and maintained documentation.

COPE Health Scholar Volunteer - Kaiser Permanente, Irvine, CA (March-June 2026)

Supported RNs and CNAs with patient care, mobility, patient flow, and discharge support across Critical Care Flex, DOU, MedSurg/Telemetry, and maternal-child units. Communicated patient needs to nursing staff and followed safe patient handling, infection prevention, and workplace safety practices. Undertook essential training, including AIDET/SKAHI, Harassment and Workplace Violence Prevention, and Safe Patient Handling, OSHA clinical safety training for California; Ethics and Compliance Training; and CA Prevention of Workplace.

International Wedding & Portrait Photographer -

Owner-Operator Norma Allen Photography, Honolulu, HI (Aug 2009 – June 2016)

Established a partnership with the Hawaii Visitor Bureau to promote services. Photographed globally diverse cultural weddings for international couples. Adapted communication strategies to effectively overcome language barriers. Researched and incorporated cultural traditions and religious ceremonies into photographic documentation. Coordinated location shoots and captured compelling images

Foster Parent — David and Margaret Foster Care, Orange, CA

Provided a stable, supportive home for children ages 15 months–12 years with emotional and behavioral needs.

Collaborated with parents, social workers, teachers, and psychiatrists to support children’s well-being and advocate for educational and psychological needs.

EDUCATION

Grand Canyon University — Bachelor of Science in Nursing, June 2026

Saddleback College — Associate Degree in Nursing, June 2025

SKILLS

Enteral Feeding (G-tube)- Maxim Tracheostomy Care & Suctioning- Maxim

Neurological Assessment (NIHSS), Maxim Interdisciplinary Collaboration- Maxim, Kaiser

Medication Administration (SubQ, PO, IM)- Maxim Patient & Family Education- Maxim, Kaiser

Vent Monitoring & Airway Mgmt., Maxim Ostomy Care assistance - Kaiser

Pt Safety/Early Deterioration Recognition- Maxim, Kaiser

Telemetry & Cardiac Monitoring- Rotation

Critical Care Nursing- Rotation

ADN STUDENT CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

Critical Care — Mission Hospital – CICU/SICU Advanced Clinical (249 hours)

• Performed neurological assessments and monitored critically ill patients in high-acuity ICU

• Performed and documented automated pupillary assessments under RN supervision

• Assisted with ventilator management and airway suctioning for intubated patients

• IV/PO/G-tube medication administration and charted

• Chart vitals Q1hr

• Collaborated with interdisciplinary critical care teams, including neurologists, nephrologists, RT, infection control, PICC nurse, pharmacy, palliative care, case workers, and ICU nurses

• Participated in patient care planning

Med/Surg — Saddleback Memorial Hospital – Neuro/Ortho/Oncology/Cath Lab (249 hrs)

• Conducted NIH stroke assessments and neurological monitoring for acute neuro patients

• Performed tracheostomy suctioning and respiratory care

• Administered and charted IV/PO/G-tube medications

• Performed Ostomy care

• Assisted with complex wound care for a patient with stage IV necrotizing fasciitis management

• Assisted PT for patients with severe contractures and neurological deficits

• Assisted nursing staff with vital signs monitoring, glucose checks, and patient education

• Collaborated with nursing staff, pharmacy, PT, and palliative care

• Performed postmortem care and provided information on grief counseling for families

Pediatrics

CHOC Children’s Hospital – Multi-Specialty (100 hrs)

• Conducted pediatric physical assessments and developmental monitoring

• Utilized therapeutic play techniques to reduce anxiety during procedures

• Provided family education on nutrition, growth milestones, and safety

Obstetrics — OC Global Medical Center

Postpartum/L&D/Baby nurse/Fetal Diagnostics (100 hrs)

• Assisted with vaginal deliveries and newborn stabilization

• Performed Apgar scoring and newborn assessments

• Assisted mothers with breastfeeding and positioning

• Performed blood draws

• Educated mothers on breastfeeding and postpartum recovery

• Identified and escalated umbilical vein irregularity in Doppler ultrasound

MedSurg/Tele – Nursing Process (224 hrs)

• Patient assessments, PO medication administration, Diabetic wound care, Foley catheterizations, IV DCs, Infection control precautions, Patient ambulation & bathing, Patient and family education

Mental Health

College Hospital – Adolescent and Adult (50 hrs)

• Conducted psychiatric assessments for adolescent and adult patients, identified suicidal ideation, and escalated concerns to the treatment team. Administered IM and PO psychiatric medication, supported patient coping strategies using therapeutic communication

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