Jose Gandarilla
Long Beach,CA
Summary
Adept at delivering superior patient care, I honed my skills in medication administration and clinical judgment at Harbor UCLA Medical Center, Torrance. My expertise in developing individualized care plans and a proven track record in improving treatment outcomes showcase my ability to meet and exceed employer expectations.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Continuity Home Health
Valley Village, CA
01.2025 - Current
- Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Performed triage to maximum team productivity and effectiveness.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
- Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
- Implemented infection control measures per facility policy.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Assisted with patient transfer activities utilizing appropriate equipment and safety measures.
- Assisted with patients' nutritional needs by setting up self-feeding assistance or directly feeding individuals with severely limited mobility.
- Evaluated patient care procedural changes for effectiveness and made necessary adjustments.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Assisted physicians in examining and treating patients.
- Answered patients' calls to determine how to assist.
- Provided pre- and post-operative nursing care.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
- Worked with social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
- Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
- Sterilized medical equipment and supplies with germicides, sterilizers and autoclaves.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patients' charts.
- Applied interventions to progress patients toward wellness and address maintenance of wellness.
- Provided wound care, including dressing changes and administering intravenous medications.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Aveanna Heathcare
Culver City, CA
06.2019 - Current
- Assembled and used catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers.
- Monitor the status of patients who are dependent on ventilators and assist with their care
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
- Performed laboratory tests such as urinalysis, glucose testing and hemoglobin and hematocrit levels.
- Managed patients' hygiene with comprehensive care for toileting, bathing and grooming needs.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Administered prescribed medications and started to address patients signs and symptoms.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisor and case managers.
- Inserted, cared for and removed patients' catheters and monitored fluid output.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
JWCH Institute
Bell Gardens, CA
01.2011 - 05.2020
- Administered medications and therapies as breathing treatments in accordance with physicians orders.
- Measured and recorded patient height, weight and other vital signs.
- Maintained accurate patient records documenting treatments, medications administered and other pertinent information.
- Adhered to all applicable laws regarding confidentiality of protected health information.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care outcomes.
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop better outcomes for patients.
- Performed laboratory tests such as urinalysis, glucose testing and hemoglobin and hematocrit levels.
- Sterilized medical equipment and supplies with germicides, sterilizers and autoclaves.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical history.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Little Company Of Mary San Pedro Medical Center
San Pedro, CA
01.2003 - 09.2012
- Assisted with tracheostomy care, suctioning, and tubing change in accordance with facility protocols and infection control.
- Assisted with patients' nutritional needs by setting up self-feeding assistance on kangaroo pumps directly on their GT or JG tubes for individuals with severely limited mobility.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
- Measured and recorded patient height, weight and other vital signs.
- Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
- Participated in continuing education programs to maintain licensure requirements.
- Performed laboratory tests such as urinalysis, glucose testing and hemoglobin and hematocrit levels.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Utilized medical instruments safely and effectively while providing direct care to patients.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Developed individualized plans of care based upon assessment findings.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Harbor UCLA Medical Center, Torrance
Harbor City, CA
01.2008 - 11.2010
- Assisted the RN with triage to maximize team productivity and effectiveness in the emergency department.
- Performed EKG on triage.
- Performed CPR when trauma unit.
- Assisted with the administration of injections and IV fluids to patients.
- Worked with registered nurses to deliver comprehensive, high-quality care to patients.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
- Assisted physicians in examining and treating patients.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids and assisted with blood transfusions with RN supervision.
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques after discharge from hospital.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing/ Vocational Nursing
Long Beach City College
Long Beach, CA05-1998
Diploma - Medical Assisting/ Administrative And Clinical
Long Beach City College
Long Beach, CA05-1994
High School Diploma -
Long Beach City College
Long Beach, CA05-1994
Skills
- Patient care
- Direct patient care
- Medication administration
- Reporting and documentation
- Catheter care
- Care plan development
- Diabetes management
- Treatment outcome monitoring
- Screening and triaging
- Aseptic techniques
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient assessment
- Nursing processes
- Workflow coordination
- Infection control
- Clinical judgment
- Healthcare software proficiency
Certification
- intravenous and blood withdrawal certified
- Ventilator Certification
- Medical Billing Certification
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Continuity Home Health
01.2025 - Current
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Aveanna Heathcare
06.2019 - Current
Licensed Vocational Nurse
JWCH Institute
01.2011 - 05.2020
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Harbor UCLA Medical Center, Torrance
01.2008 - 11.2010
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Little Company Of Mary San Pedro Medical Center
01.2003 - 09.2012
- intravenous and blood withdrawal certified
- Ventilator Certification
- Medical Billing Certification
Associate of Science - Nursing/ Vocational Nursing
Long Beach City College
Diploma - Medical Assisting/ Administrative And Clinical
Long Beach City College
High School Diploma -
Long Beach City College
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