LVN Charge Nurse - Los Banos Post-Acute - Los Banos, CA
(2024-01 - 2025-01)
- Led LVNs/CNAs in my unit; delegated assignments based on competency and accuracy
- Built and updated individualized nursing care plans; coordinated with MDs, RNs, PT/OT, RT
- Work for comprehensive treatment and safe discharge planning
- Performed assessments, monitored vital signs, administered medications and treatments per protocol;
- Documented timely and accurately in Point Click Care & monitored vital signs, administered medications, and performed medical procedures in accordance with established protocols
- Conducted MAR audits and coached staff to improve accuracy and medicationpass timeliness
- Assessed patient condition or concerns and reported to appropriate medical staff
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to create comprehensive treatment plans for patients
- Administered intramuscular (IM)/subcutaneous (SC), intradermal (ID), and insulin injections
LVN Charge Nurse - Maxim Healthcare - San Jose, CA
(2013-10 - 2024-09)
- Provided skilled care for high acuity patients including tracheostomy and ventilator management
- Frequent suctioning, and respiratory treatments in collaboration with RT/MD.
- Managed G-tube medications and continuous/intermittent feedings
- monitored tolerance (nausea, vomiting, distention).
- Performed SpO2 and CPAP monitoring; implemented chest physiotherapy (CPT)
- Airway clearance. Inserted and maintained Foley catheters, monitored I&O
- Addressed occlusions/resistance per protocol
- Completed thorough shift documentation and coordinated handoffs with oncoming nurses and families for continuity of care
- Reported changes in condition promptly to supervising RN and provider; followed through on new/changed orders.
LVN Charge Nurse - Katherine Healthcare Convalescent Center - Salinas, CA
(2008-03 - 2013-10)
- Managed Floor operations for patients/shift
- Monitored vital signs, administered medications, and performed various medical procedures in accordance with established protocols
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to create comprehensive treatment plans for patients and report any changes of condition to RN supervisor and doctor
- Completed med passes, treatments, and physician order processing.
- Led admissions (initial assessments, care-plan inputs)
- Supported safe discharges/transfers
- Partnered with IDT on care-plan meetings
- Reinforced patient/family education on disease management and medication use
- Helped new staff; promoted a safe, therapeutic environment aligned with regulatory standards
- Administered intramuscular (IM)/subcutaneous (SC), intradermal (ID), and insulin injections
License Professional Nurse - West Med - San Jose, CA
(2006 - 2008)
