Hospice Licensed Practical Nurse

• Nov 2022 - Present

Correctional Licensed Practical Nurse

• Oct 2021 - Apr 2022

Licensed Practical Nurse

• Sep 2020 - Dec 2020

COVID-19 screening and testing in California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. COVID-19 screening and testing in California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.

LVN

• Oct 2014 - Sep 2020

Back office: collecting patient information, collecting blood, IV start/administration, VS, EKG, ear lavage, wound/dressing care, splint administration and patient education. Back office: collecting patient information, collecting blood, IV start/administration, VS, EKG, ear lavage, wound/dressing care, splint administration and patient education.

LVN

• Sep 2006 - Nov 2013

Working in an eight bed emergency room; collecting and updating health care information on patients. Obtaining specimens for laboratory testing and completing urinalysis, urine pregnancy, and blood glucose testing at bedside. Initiating intravenous therapy and monitor fluids. Drawing blood , performing EKGs, monitoring vital signs and cardiac rhythms. I was a member of the code team with certifications in ACLS, PALS and BLS. Application of splints, slings, and crutch training. Use of Morgan… Show more Working in an eight bed emergency room; collecting and updating health care information on patients. Obtaining specimens for laboratory testing and completing urinalysis, urine pregnancy, and blood glucose testing at bedside. Initiating intravenous therapy and monitor fluids. Drawing blood , performing EKGs, monitoring vital signs and cardiac rhythms. I was a member of the code team with certifications in ACLS, PALS and BLS. Application of splints, slings, and crutch training. Use of Morgan lens. Performed ear lavage. Removal of sutures and staples. Application of Steri-strips. Insertion and monitoring of Foley catheter and naso-gastric tube. Assisting the physician with bedside procedures. Educating patients and providing aftercare instructions. Utilizing Paragon(EMR) charting. Following HIPAA standards to maintain all patients rights to privacy. Show less Working in an eight bed emergency room; collecting and updating health care information on patients. Obtaining specimens for laboratory testing and completing urinalysis, urine pregnancy, and blood glucose testing at bedside. Initiating intravenous therapy and monitor fluids. Drawing blood , performing EKGs, monitoring vital signs and cardiac rhythms. I was a member of the code team with certifications in ACLS, PALS and BLS. Application of splints, slings, and crutch training. Use of Morgan… Show more Working in an eight bed emergency room; collecting and updating health care information on patients. Obtaining specimens for laboratory testing and completing urinalysis, urine pregnancy, and blood glucose testing at bedside. Initiating intravenous therapy and monitor fluids. Drawing blood , performing EKGs, monitoring vital signs and cardiac rhythms. I was a member of the code team with certifications in ACLS, PALS and BLS. Application of splints, slings, and crutch training. Use of Morgan lens. Performed ear lavage. Removal of sutures and staples. Application of Steri-strips. Insertion and monitoring of Foley catheter and naso-gastric tube. Assisting the physician with bedside procedures. Educating patients and providing aftercare instructions. Utilizing Paragon(EMR) charting. Following HIPAA standards to maintain all patients rights to privacy. Show less

LVN

• Dec 2002 - Sep 2006

Working on medical/surgical unit. Collecting data, initiating and maintaining IV therapy, blood/blood product transfusion, administrating medication; oral, sublingual, subdural, subcutaneous, and intramuscular. Diabetic treatment, wound care, pulmonary care, and drain care. Communicating with registered nurse(s), physician(s), respiratory therapist, physical therapist, dietician, and case manager. Providing education to patients and patient's family on new medications including common side… Show more Working on medical/surgical unit. Collecting data, initiating and maintaining IV therapy, blood/blood product transfusion, administrating medication; oral, sublingual, subdural, subcutaneous, and intramuscular. Diabetic treatment, wound care, pulmonary care, and drain care. Communicating with registered nurse(s), physician(s), respiratory therapist, physical therapist, dietician, and case manager. Providing education to patients and patient's family on new medications including common side effects, pre and post procedural care, newly diagnosed conditions, and discharge care. Education especially in diagnosis; new onset CHF, Pneumonia, Diabetes, and Cardiac related illness. Show less Working on medical/surgical unit. Collecting data, initiating and maintaining IV therapy, blood/blood product transfusion, administrating medication; oral, sublingual, subdural, subcutaneous, and intramuscular. Diabetic treatment, wound care, pulmonary care, and drain care. Communicating with registered nurse(s), physician(s), respiratory therapist, physical therapist, dietician, and case manager. Providing education to patients and patient's family on new medications including common side… Show more Working on medical/surgical unit. Collecting data, initiating and maintaining IV therapy, blood/blood product transfusion, administrating medication; oral, sublingual, subdural, subcutaneous, and intramuscular. Diabetic treatment, wound care, pulmonary care, and drain care. Communicating with registered nurse(s), physician(s), respiratory therapist, physical therapist, dietician, and case manager. Providing education to patients and patient's family on new medications including common side effects, pre and post procedural care, newly diagnosed conditions, and discharge care. Education especially in diagnosis; new onset CHF, Pneumonia, Diabetes, and Cardiac related illness. Show less