PREOP/PACU LVN/RN at Executive Surgery Center (2023-08 – Present)
- Conducted comprehensive preoperative evaluations to enhance patient safety and ensure preparedness for surgical procedures.
- Conducted thorough assessments of preoperative patients, identifying potential risks or contraindications for surgery.
- Administered IV therapies, ensuring patient comfort and safety during procedures.
- Monitored patient recovery post-anesthesia, ensuring safety and comfort throughout the PACU process.
- Assessed patients' vital signs, identifying complications early in recovery phase to enhance patient safety.
- Educated patients and families on post-operative care, setting clear recovery expectations to support optimal healing.
- Mentored junior nurses on perioperative techniques, fostering professional development in surgical settings.
Mobile Health LVN at John Muir Health (2024-02 – 2026-02)
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Administered medications, immunizations and treatments according to established protocols and physician orders.
- Assisted physicians with routine procedures and diagnostic tests, contributing to improved patient care and clinic workflow.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, answered questions, and prepared for physician examinations to streamline patient flow.
- Assisted with collection, labeling, and timely processing of specimens.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
Preop/Pacu LVN at Premier Surgery Center (2019-01 – 2025-10)
- Performed pre-surgical assessments on patients prior to surgery to ensure readiness for procedure.
- Educated patients and families on pre-op and post-op instructions, medications, and expected outcomes to enhance understanding and compliance.
- Executed IV insertion procedures with precision, ensuring patient comfort and safety during the process.
- Performed venipunctures for drawing blood samples with high accuracy and precision.
- Performed comprehensive physical assessments on PACU patients including vital signs, pain management, airway management, hemodynamic monitoring, and neurological assessment.
- Administered medications and assessed pain and nausea levels for post-operative patients, facilitating effective recovery and comfort.
- Assessed patients' consciousness levels to determine recovery status.
- Provided compassionate patient care in a fast-paced Post Anesthesia Care Unit setting, ensuring safety and comfort of patients.
LVN at Kaiser Permanente (2023-01 – 2023-08)
- Administered nasopharyngeal swabs for SARS-CoV-2 testing, ensuring patient safety and compliance with health guidelines.
- Facilitated COVID-19 swabbing procedures, enhancing accuracy and adherence to established safety protocols.
- Performed physical assessments and monitored vital signs, contributing to comprehensive patient care.
- Donned and doffed personal protective equipment (PPE) according to established safety protocols.
- Complied with HIPAA guidelines to protect privacy of patients.
Licensed Vocational Nurse at Action Urgent Care (2019-10 – 2022-10)
- Performed patient history intakes and testing, ensuring thorough preparation for exams and contributing to accurate diagnoses.
- Implement IV procedures, achieving high success rates and patient comfort.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols, ensuring patient safety and comfort.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to determine patient needs and prioritize care effectively.
- Performed in-house rapid tests and injections, ensuring timely treatment and significantly elevating patient satisfaction.
- Delivered direct patient care, achieving substantial improvements in satisfaction scores through effective communication and personalized attention.
