Felicia Cameron
Rochester
Summary
Licensed Vocational Nurse with robust patient care skills and comprehensive understanding of medical procedures and process. Capable of adapting to varying clinical environments while maintaining high standards and delivering results. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with healthcare teams in both Hospital and Skilled Nursing Facility environments, ensuring quality patient outcomes and seamless operational flow. Skilled in patient assessment, administering medication, and maintaining accurate medical records, with strong emphasis on empathy and reliability. Well versed in multiple care settings, with strong capacity for multi-tasking in a busy environment. Absolute patient advocate.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LVN II Geriatric, Palliative & Continuing Care
Southern California Permanente Medical Group
01.2022 - 11.2024
- Acting liaison between Kaiser Permanente Physician teams (8 contracted facilities) and Skilled Nursing Facility Administration and staff. Relay Doctors' orders and assist in facilitation of orders, procedures, work notes and family letters. Assist KP staff teams and families with discharge needs; DME, Home Health and Therapy follow up appointments, community resources.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Receive and process critical lab information, relay to physician and facility staff and supervise outcome.
- Administrate yearly Influenza and COVID booster vaccine program at contracted SNF. Deliver vaccines to IP nurse manager, educate staff, process documentation for program facilitation. Document patient outcome.
- Facilitate placement of Medi-Cal members in SNF utilizing ALW and government resources.
- Bi-weekly Outpatient Palliative Care Clinic participation to monitor vital signs, room patients, address telephone calls for patient issues or COC, and providing pain medication assistance with Pharmacy orders.
Senior Licensed Vocational Nurse Case Manager
Generations Healthcare
07.2018 - 01.2022
- Monitored patient responses to interventions, adjusting care plans as needed in collaboration with healthcare team members.
- Mentored new nursing staff to enhance clinical skills development and improve overall team performance.
- Facilitated care conferences with interdisciplinary team members to ensure a unified approach to patient care and address any potential challenges or barriers in the treatment process.
- Ensured accurate documentation of patient progress, maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements and organizational policies.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop targeted treatment plans, optimizing patient outcomes.
- Assisted in all aspects of discharge planning, coordinating with KP and facility staff, assess patient needs upon discharge, assist with DME and HH.
Senior Licensed Vocational Nurse
UC San Diego Healthcare System
01.2017 - 06.2018
- Administered medications, inserted IVs, performed catheterizations, PICC and PORT access.
- Streamlined patient flow in a busy clinic setting, ensuring timely access to care for all patients.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Assisted physicians during examinations and procedures, ensuring safe practices were maintained throughout each encounter.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Promoted patient safety through vigilant monitoring of vital signs and reporting any abnormalities to the appropriate healthcare provider promptly.
- Facilitated effective communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care during transitions between facilities or levels of care.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
Senior LVN Transitional Telephonic Case Manager
UC San Diego Healthcare System
03.2016 - 08.2017
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Demonstrated strong clinical judgment by assessing symptoms quickly and prioritizing appropriate interventions accordingly.
- Coordinated with healthcare providers to schedule diagnostic tests for patients, expediting care plans as necessary.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Utilized evidence-based practices within case management activities to ensure the delivery of best-in-class service consistently for each individual client''s needs.
Senior Licensed Vocational Nurse Family Medicine
UC San Diego Healthcare System
01.2013 - 03.2016
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Prevented medication errors by meticulously reviewing physician orders and administering medications as prescribed.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Streamlined patient flow in a busy clinic setting, ensuring timely access to care for all patients.
- Assisted physicians during examinations and procedures, ensuring safe practices were maintained throughout each encounter.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
Licensed Vocational Nurse, Private Duty
Noble Home Health Care
09.2012 - 12.2012
- Served as an advocate for patients'' rights, addressing concerns or issues promptly to ensure quality of care was maintained at all times.
- Decreased medication errors by maintaining accurate records and double-checking dosages before administration.
- Delivered high-quality nursing care to diverse populations, including pediatric, geriatric, and special needs patients.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and efficient care.
- Enhanced patient recovery by closely monitoring vital signs and administering prescribed medications.
- Managed wound care effectively to prevent infections and expedite the healing process.
- Changed out tracheostomies, gastrostomy buttons, and catheters regularly to prevent infection or other problems.
- Fostered strong relationships with clients and families to support comprehensive social, mental and physical care.
Education
Vocational - Licensed Vocational Nurse
KAPLAN College
San Diego, CA12-2011
Certified Nursing Assistant - Patient Care
KAPLAN College
San Diego, CA01-2011
Diploma - Accounting
Santa Barbara Business College
Santa Barbara, CA07-1995
Skills
- LTC/SNF Case Management
- Transitional Care management
- Palliative Care medication and symptom management
- Administrative nursing skills; Physician orders and resources, care plan, administrative assistance
- LTC Placement utilizing Medi-Cal/Medi-Care benefits
- Clinical nursing
- IV, PICC, PORT access certification
- CPR & AED certification
- Infection control program facilitator
- Vaccine program SNF direct, deliver, document
Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- First Aid Certification
- California Driver's License
- ServSafe Food Handler's Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Certified BLS for healthcare providers CPR & AED
American Heart Association Bi-annual BLS CPR/AED valid through 12-18-2025
Timeline
LVN II Geriatric, Palliative & Continuing Care
Southern California Permanente Medical Group
01.2022 - 11.2024
Senior Licensed Vocational Nurse Case Manager
Generations Healthcare
07.2018 - 01.2022
Senior Licensed Vocational Nurse
UC San Diego Healthcare System
01.2017 - 06.2018
Senior LVN Transitional Telephonic Case Manager
UC San Diego Healthcare System
03.2016 - 08.2017
Senior Licensed Vocational Nurse Family Medicine
UC San Diego Healthcare System
01.2013 - 03.2016
Licensed Vocational Nurse, Private Duty
Noble Home Health Care
09.2012 - 12.2012
- CPR/AED Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- First Aid Certification
- California Driver's License
- ServSafe Food Handler's Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Vocational - Licensed Vocational Nurse
KAPLAN College
Certified Nursing Assistant - Patient Care
KAPLAN College
Diploma - Accounting
Santa Barbara Business College
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