Adilene Pulgarin
Shafter,CA
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Dependable healthcare team member with sound judgment, excellent clinical abilities and smooth bedside manner. Track and chart vitals and other markers to help patients, support team treatment goals and boost outcomes.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Purpose Driven Home Health
Bakersfield, CA
02.2025 - Current
- Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
- Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
- Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals.
- Maintained a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
- Wound VAC.
- Unna boot.
- Wound dressing.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Shafter Nursing & Rehab
11.2023 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Shafter Nursing Rehab
09.2018 - 10.2023
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Unitek College
Bakersfield, CA03-2025
License - Nursing
Unitek College - Bakersfield
333 Palmer Dr Ste 200, Bakersfield, CA 9330910.2023
High School Diploma -
Shafter High School
Shafter, CA05.2017
Skills
- Responding to Emergencies
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- HIPAA Compliance
- Diabetes management
- Immunization Administration
- Catheter Care
- Behavioral assessment
- Attention to Detail
- Patient Education
- Infection Control
- Specimen Collection
- Wound Care
- Mobility Assistance Needs Understanding
- Patient Relationship-Building
- Dementia and Alzheimer's Knowledge
- Recording Vital Signs
- Quick Problem Solver
- Documenting Behaviors
- Patient Assessments
- Patient Safety Management
- Electronic Recordkeeping
- Monitor Vitals
- Infection Control Procedures
- Calm Under Stress
- Patient-Focused Care
- End of life care
- Geriatric Care
- Emergency Care
- Time Management
- Multitasking
Certification
- CPR certified
Languages
Spanish
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Purpose Driven Home Health
02.2025 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Shafter Nursing & Rehab
11.2023 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Shafter Nursing Rehab
09.2018 - 10.2023
Associate of Science - Nursing
Unitek College
License - Nursing
Unitek College - Bakersfield
High School Diploma -
Shafter High School
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