Adriana Quiroz
Lakewood,CA
Summary
Fully credentialed Licensed Nurse for a little over 4 years. 2 years of experience in Skilled Nursing & rehabilitation facility, and 2 years in Mental Health environment. I strive each day to ensure my patients feel fully supported by providing high-quality patient care, while being empathetic, and sensible to their needs.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
LVN Charge Nurse
Bay Vista Healthcare & Wellness Center
07.2024 - Current
- Document patient vital signs and report abnormal findings to nursing supervisor and MD.
- Observe and monitor behavior in patients with behavioral health challenges and report changes to MD.
- Administer medication and treatments as needed per order, and monitor for adverse side effects.
- Apply nursing interventions as needed, and notify MD if intervention is ineffective.
- Complete EMAR documentation (daily skilled summaries, COC documentation, assessments) using Point Click Care software system.
- Communicate and update physicians on significant change in conditions via telephone/ in person.
- Efficiently e
- Endorse important patient information in between shifts for incoming nurses.
- Delegate tasks to CNA's based on their skills, abilities and knowledge.
- Do shift huddles to ensure all important patient information is communicated to all staff on shift.
LVN Charge Nurse
Rose Villa Healthcare Center
08.2022 - 08.2024
- LVN charge nurse covered all 3 shifts. Assisted NOC shift when needed. In charge of 50+ patients, as well as CNA assignments/delegation.
- Assisted with the training of new hired nurses.
- Pain assessments for post-op surgery patients, utilizing PRN medication when needed.
- Assisted with wound care, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures. (wound vacs, catheter placement/care, colostomy care)
- Assisted with PT/OT for rehab patients
- Administer medication by mouth, injection, or G-tube.
- Closely monitored the 7 vital signs and reported abnormalities to MD.
- Desk nurse, assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, discharges, medication refills.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered stat labs, x-rays, ct scans, doppler ultrasound as per order.
- Served as the interpreter for our Spanish speaking patients and advocate for them, when needed.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Shoreline Center For Eating Disorder Treatment
10.2019 - 08.2022
- Eating disorder facility, in charge of 6 patients of all ages struggling with eating disorders, and mental illness.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, blood pressure, weight, and behavior.
- Administer/manage client medication and monitor for response/ effectiveness of medication.
- Close client observation to promote safety and support as needed.
- Delegate 1:1 observation for those clients struggling/ or for those who are at risk for harm.
- Work directly with Registered Dieticians and Therapist in providing care for our clients.
Education
Licensed Vocational Nurse #707066 - Nursing
American Career College
Anaheim, CA02.2016
High School Diploma -
Lakewood High School
Lakewood, Ca05.2000
Skills
- Bilingual (Spanish translator)
- Catheter placement/care
- Peg tube/bolus and pump feedings
- Colostomy care
- CPAP machine/Neb treatments
- Geriatric/ end of life care
- Behavioral health care
- IV Certification (in the process)
Timeline
LVN Charge Nurse
Bay Vista Healthcare & Wellness Center
07.2024 - Current
LVN Charge Nurse
Rose Villa Healthcare Center
08.2022 - 08.2024
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Shoreline Center For Eating Disorder Treatment
10.2019 - 08.2022
Licensed Vocational Nurse #707066 - Nursing
American Career College
High School Diploma -
Lakewood High School
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