Jamila Sudduth

Licensed Vocational Nurse with experience in hospital, skilled nursing, and residential addiction treatment settings. Experienced in medication administration, patient monitoring, withdrawal management, admissions, specimen collection, medication audits, and coordination with physicians and pharmacies. Proficient with Kipu, Cerner, and PointClickCare EHR systems. Dedicated to safe, compassionate, patient-centered care and accurate clinical documentation.

Licensed Vocational Nurse - BREATHE LIFE HEALING CENTERS - West Hollywood, California

(2025-07)

• Provide nursing care in a residential addiction treatment setting, monitoring clients' physical and behavioral health.
• Administer scheduled and PRN medications according to provider orders and facility protocols.
• Monitor medication intake, client response, withdrawal symptoms, and changes in condition.
• Utilize Kipu EHR for clinical documentation, medication records, admissions, and patient information.
• Perform controlled medication counts and routine medication audits.
• Coordinate medication orders, prescriptions, refills, and follow-ups with pharmacies and providers.
• Communicate with physicians regarding client concerns, medication needs, changes in condition, and follow-up care.
• Assist with admissions and completion of required nursing documentation.
• Collect urine specimens and prepare samples for laboratory submission; administer and document TB testing.
• Monitor client behavior, symptoms, and overall well-being and communicate significant changes to the treatment team.
• Provide patient education, emotional support, active listening, and comfort measures.

Certified Nursing Assistant - LAKEWOOD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER - Lakewood, California | Telemetry Unit

(2013-01 - 2019-09)

• Provided direct patient care and assistance with activities of daily living in a hospital telemetry setting.
• Assisted RNs and physicians with patient care and clinical needs.
• Obtained and documented vital signs and reported changes in patient condition to nursing staff.
• Assisted patients with hygiene, mobility, transfers, positioning, and comfort.
• Monitored patients while maintaining a safe environment and promptly communicated concerns to the nursing team.
• Utilized Cerner EHR for patient documentation and clinical information.
• Collaborated with nurses, physicians, patients, families, and other healthcare professionals.

Certified Nursing Assistant - SUNNYSIDE NURSING HOME - Torrance, California

• Provided direct care and assistance with activities of daily living for nursing home residents.
• Assisted residents with hygiene, grooming, dressing, toileting, mobility, transfers, and positioning.
• Monitored residents and reported changes in condition or behavior to nursing staff.
• Assisted with meals, hydration, comfort, and routine resident needs.
• Utilized PointClickCare for resident documentation and care-related information.
• Maintained resident safety and promoted dignity, comfort, and independence.

Licensed Vocational Nursing Program - ANGELES INSTITUTE (2021-04 - 2022-05)