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Kara L.

Kara L.

$30.00 / hr

Menifee, CA

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About Kara

To obtain a position as a Licensed Vocational Nurse where I can provide top nursing care performance, utilize my abilities and experience to perform the satisfactory duties of a Licensed Vocational Nurse.

Caregiving Services & Expertise

Services

  • Medication Reminders

Job Interests

  • Full Time
  • Short Term

Caregivers that work non-full-time jobs or irregular shifts can negotiate extra compensation in addition to their standard hourly wage.

Skills & Expertise

  • Cancer Recovery
  • COPD
  • Diabetes
  • Home Health Care
  • Tracheotomy / Ventilation
  • Senior Care
  • Elder Care
  • Home Care

Languages

  • English

Experience & Education

lvn

Feb 2020 - Present
Legacy Post-Acute Rehabilitation
Monitor intake and output Prepare and maintain a record of observations and care given. Documents information clearly and completely utilizing correct forms and in a timely manner. parties to the unit: provide hospitality to residents' families/responsibleAssist with admissions to and transfers/discharges from the unit. Orient family members/responsible parties. Participate in and receive report daily at start of shift. Plan and organize work assignment: prioritize the specific needs of residents. Measure and report vital signs: temperature, pulse, respirations, and blood pressure. Evaluate resident skin intesgrity and functional status; maintain skin records. Assist with post-mortem care Administer medications and treatments as ordered by the attending physician Evaluate residents frequently for evidence of changes in condition using assessment skills based on accepted nursing standard Report and document change in resident's condition, incidents, and unusual occurrences according to facility policies Receive physician's orders, process them and update care plan accordingly Complete charting of treatments, medications, assessments, care plans and summaries of resident progress in a timely manner Supervise C.N.A staff
Feb 2020 - Present

lvn

Sep 2020 - Present
Simplify Health Care Staffing
vitals, BP, history taking, IM/Sub Q injections, EKG, catheterization, PTSs, Accu check, sterile technique procedure set-ups, assist in minor surgeries, pulse oxycemetry, controlled substance count Perform blood pressure checks. Inform practitioner of unusual changes Assess signs and symptoms indicating physiologic and psycho social changes in the patient's condition Performs various procedures such as, injections, wound dressings, and personal care of patient to achieve optimal results Admit, transfer, and discharge residents as required Prepare and administer medications as ordered by the physician Participate in and make recommendations for care plans
Sep 2020 - Present

lvn

Jan 2018 - Feb 2020
Always Best Care of Temecula Valley
Providing personal care including Baths, Back rubs, Oral hygiene, Changing bed linen, Assisting patients with dressing and undressing. Skin care to prevent breakdown, Assisting the patient with toileting activities, keeping patient's living area clean and orderly, as appropriate. Planning and preparing nutritious meals Taking and recording oral, axillary temperatures, pulse, respiration and blood pressure when ordered (with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency). Performing range of motion and other simple procedures as an extensional therapy service as ordered (with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency). Assisting patient in the self-administration of medication. Assisting in ambulation and exercise according to the plan of care. Managed full lifecycle recruiting process for exempt-level positions including, determining recruitment strategy, reviewing resumes, conducting phone screens, in-person interviews and references checks. Reporting on patient's condition and significant changes to the assigned nurse. Adhering to the Organization's documentation and care procedures and standards of personal and professional conduct.
Jan 2018 - Feb 2020

West Coast Ultrasound Institute of Ultrasound and Nursing

Jan 2018 - Jan 2019
Ontario, CA
Jan 2018 - Jan 2019
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