         FIELD NURSE           Professional Summary    California-licensed Vocational Nurse with 25+ years of experience. Maintain strong reputation for achieving high
levels of patient satisfaction. Works effectively as a team member and interact in a positive manner with patients,
including difficult individuals.      Core Qualifications        CA License #VN133323
Skill Highlights Patient-centered care          Accurately document patient conditions BAC screen/drug screen collection ability          Medication administration expert Acute and rehabilitative care          Wound cleaning/care expertise Mobility assistance          IV drug therapy management Colostomy care familiarity          Gastroenteral nutrition education Body mechanics knowledgeMedical clinical          Specimen collection/processing proficiency procedures comprehension            Experience      Field Nurse    January 2011   to   Current     Company Name   －   City  ,   State      Helped physicians examine and treat patients by assisting with instruments, injections and suture removal.  Supported patients with customized patient teaching tools.  Ensured efficacy of treatments through monitoring of treatment regimens.  Provided treatment within scope of practice as defined by state law.  Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.  Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records.  Escorted patients to examination rooms and prepared them for physician exams.  Performed lab tests and communicated results.  Served as a liaison between patients and physicians to assist patients in understanding their treatment plans.  Monitored patients with acute conditions.  Tested patients' blood glucose levels.          Staff Nurse/Detox Specialist    December 2012   to   October 2013     Company Name   －   City  ,   State      Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records.  Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments.  Provided education to patients on detox and withdrawal, medications, addiction, recovery, coping skills and community resources.  Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through a team nursing process covering 10+ high acuity patients per shift.  Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care.  Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.          Home Health Care Nurse    March 2009   to   November 2010     Company Name   －   City  ,   State      Provided care for home-bound vent patient.  Provided gastrointestinal feedings, medications, suctioning and family support.  Performed tracheotomy care and range of motion exercises daily.  Used house lift system to transfer patient to wheelchair.  Escorted patient to MD appointments.          Staff Nurse    October 2008   to   January 2009     Company Name   －   City  ,   State      Provided nursing care to patients including, but not limited to, distribution of medications, wound care and carrying out MDs orders.  Worked closely with MDs during patient evaluations, transcribed MDs orders.  Notified MDs of any patient change.  Worked closely with patient and family to address their needs and clarify any orders or procedures.  Set up any patient transfers to other facilities or to hospital for tests, etc., including transport scheduling.  Supervised duties of Certified Nursing Assistants.          Private Nurse    May 2007   to   September 2007     Company Name   －   City  ,   State      Provided primary care and assistance with daily living activities.  Performed tracheotomy care and range-of-motion exercise.  Ambulated the patient twice daily in backyard.  Provided support to the patient's family.  Assist the patient in reconnecting to vent.  Provided Gastrointestinal feeding, medications and suctioning.  Escorted the patient to doctor's appointments and prepared them for physician exams.          Staff Nurse    March 1999   to   August 2006     Company Name   －   City  ,   State      Assisted patients in the 55-bed Respiratory Support Unit.  Provided Gastrointestinal feedings, medications, suction, turned and repositioned patients, and ventilated dependent patients.  Provided support to patients' families, including what can and cannot be done for an individual patient.  Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records.  Performed tracheotomy care and range-of-motion exercise for all patients.  Regularly consult with the physician-in-charge regarding any changes in patient.          Home Healthcare Nurse    April 1992   to   February 1999     Company Name   －   City  ,   State            Staff Nurse    September 1987   to   August 1991     Company Name   －   City  ,   State            Education      Bachelor of Science   :   Business Administration  ,   1999    California State University   －   City                Associate of Arts        Franklin Pierce College   －   City  ,   State       MINOR:  American History  GPA:  3.66/4.0           Interests    Licensed Vocational Nurse
San Francisco Community College        San Francisco, CA      Additional Information      Licensed Vocational Nurse
San Francisco Community College        San Francisco, CA        Skills    clarify, CA, focus, law, Nursing, processes, scheduling, statistics, teaching   