Patient-focused Licensed Vocational Nurse eager to contribute dynamic skills toward actively supporting the employer in providing quality health care

 

Ø  Recently credentialed LVN with supporting practical experience in ER, ICU and Med Surg Units as well as observing surgeries as part of academic program

Ø  Several years background in direct patient care as Certified Nursing Assistant

Ø  Proficient in head-to-toe assessments, treatment plan facilitation, medication passes, lab specimen collection, Foley and wound care, vitals records, and patient chart maintenance

Ø  Proactively collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to optimize results

Ø  Dynamic communication, patient education and patient/family relationship management skills; patient advocate committed to maximizing outcomes while supporting employer objectives

Ø  Prior background in customer-focused, service-oriented industries/professions

CNA, The Village Healthcare Center                                                                               2006 - present

Provide direct patient care, including obtaining/recording vitals and collecting intake/output data and urine samples as well as maintaining Foley catheters and collaborating with nurses in facilitating treatment plans and interventions

Productively assist patients with activities of daily living and personal hygiene as well as respond to answer call lights; provide one-on-one sitter service

Efficiently coordinate patient transfers

Concurrently provide family member support and respond to inbound phone calls

 

Waitress, Outback Steakhouse; August 2004 C September 2006

Territory Manager, Albertson s; November 1998 C March 2003

 

LVN, Beaumont Adult School; 2009

GPA: 3.5

Student of the Month Award

Perfect Attendance

CNA, Riverside Community College; 2006

RN Program Prerequisites, San Bernardino Valley College; 2004-2006