Aiman Alarcon
Covina,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.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
LVN Charge Nurse
Bayshire San Dimas
San Dimas, CA
02.2024 - Current
- Responded promptly to emergency situations such as cardiac arrests or life-threatening events.
- Assisted with discharge planning for patients upon completion of their treatment plan.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Educated patients about disease prevention methods and healthy lifestyle choices.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions used in order to modify treatment plans accordingly.
- Adhered to infection control standards while handling specimens or performing any clinical duties.
- Developed strategies to improve workflow efficiency within the unit.
- Administered medications according to physician orders and monitored patient response.
- Provided direct patient care, including administering medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Assisted in training new staff members on nursing procedures and protocols.
- Performed patient assessments, developed individualized care plans, and monitored progress.
- Participated in regular meetings with interdisciplinary teams to discuss best practices for improving clinical outcomes.
- Monitored vital signs, recorded observations, and reported changes to physicians or nurses in charge.
LVN Charge Nurse
South Pasadena Care Center
07.2021 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
- Documented medications administered, treatments and patient procedures performed in appropriate records according to privacy requirements.
- Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes and treatment implementations.
- Documented information in patients' electronic medical record, relaying information to clinicians and care providers to facilitate continuity of care.
- Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health and organizational regulations.
- Interacted smoothly with patients and loved ones, updated on care plans and advocated for needs.
- Worked with patients diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, congestive heart failure (CHF), cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), diabetes or sepsis to asses needs and determine best options for care.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Collaborated with various healthcare professionals to determine specific and individualized care plan based on goals and long-term health.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Managed JP drains and chest, nasogastric, G and peg tubes.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking and administration.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
LVN Charge Nurse
Broadway Healthcare
03.2021 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
- Documented medications administered, treatments and patient procedures performed in appropriate records according to privacy requirements.
- Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes and treatment implementations.
- Documented information in patients' electronic medical record, relaying information to clinicians and care providers to facilitate continuity of care.
- Cared for patients' wounds and changed dressings.
- Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health and organizational regulations.
- Interacted smoothly with patients and loved ones, updated on care plans and advocated for needs.
- Worked with patients diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, congestive heart failure (CHF), cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), diabetes or sepsis to asses needs and determine best options for care.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Collaborated with various healthcare professionals to determine specific and individualized care plan based on goals and long-term health.
- Managed JP drains and chest, nasogastric, G and peg tubes.
- Supervised patient admissions and discharges from hospital to home care, rehabilitative facility or self-care.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
LVN Charge Nurse
Ivy Creek Healthcare and Wellness Centre
12.2020 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
- Documented medications administered, treatments and patient procedures performed in appropriate records according to privacy requirements.
- Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes and treatment implementations.
- Documented information in patients' electronic medical record, relaying information to clinicians and care providers to facilitate continuity of care.
- Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health and organizational regulations.
- Interacted smoothly with patients and loved ones, updated on care plans and advocated for needs.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Managed JP drains and chest, nasogastric, G and peg tubes.
- Educated patients and caregivers of various available external resources to support wound management, disease management and medication administration.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
LVN Charge/Treatment Nurse
Fountainview Subacute and Nursing Center
05.2019 - 12.2020
- Supplied prevention technique information to patient and family to maintain or improve general health and psychosocial status of patient.
- Monitored inventory of medications, medical supplies and equipment to maintain adequate supply of products to meet needs of patients.
- Performed assessment evaluation and diagnostic services for patients using observation, inspection and palpation techniques.
- Liaised with health agencies and family members to support physical and emotional transition of admission, care and discharge of patient.
- Offered direct physical and psychological nursing care in emergencies and in presence of illness or disability to maintain life, provide comfort, reduce stress and enhance patients to cope.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
LVN Case Manager
VIP Hospice
02.2019 - 05.2019
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Managed appointment calendar for scans, lab tests, and evaluations.
- Made valuable contributions to care-plan development and patient education processes backed by thorough research into client diagnoses.
LVN Charge Nurse
Alexandria Care Center
08.2018 - 02.2019
- Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
- Documented medications administered, treatments and patient procedures performed in appropriate records according to privacy requirements.
- Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes and treatment implementations.
- Documented information in patients' electronic medical record, relaying information to clinicians and care providers to facilitate continuity of care.
- Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health and organizational regulations.
- Interacted smoothly with patients and loved ones, updated on care plans and advocated for needs.
- Collaborated with various healthcare professionals to determine specific and individualized care plan based on goals and long-term health.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
LVN Field Nurse
All Smiles Home Health
03.2018 - 02.2019
- Educated patients and caregivers on disease processes, medications, plans of care and individualized treatment plans.
- Reviewed all medicines to identify possible adverse reactions, significant side effects, drug allergies and contraindicated medications.
- Managed activities from clinic initiation to termination.
- Established realistic, measurable and observable goals consistent with patients' diagnosis.
- Complied with applicable legal requirements for HIPAA and documentation standards.
- Observed confidentiality safeguards for all patient-related information.
- Administered effective nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent and disabled patients.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
LVN Charge Nurse
Angels Nursing Health Center
01.2018 - 08.2018
- Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
- Documented medications administered, treatments and patient procedures performed in appropriate records according to privacy requirements.
- Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health and organizational regulations.
- Interacted smoothly with patients and loved ones, updated on care plans and advocated for needs.
- Worked with patients diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, congestive heart failure (CHF), cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), diabetes or sepsis to asses needs and determine best options for care.
- Collaborated with various healthcare professionals to determine specific and individualized care plan based on goals and long-term health.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Managed JP drains and chest, nasogastric, G and peg tubes.
- Supervised patient admissions and discharges from hospital to home care, rehabilitative facility or self-care.
- Educated patients and caregivers of various available external resources to support wound management, disease management and medication administration.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking and administration.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
Education
License Vocational Nursing Program - Nursing
Marian College
Los Angeles, CA06.2017
Skills
- Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Call Answering and Assistance
- Medication Administration
- Care Planning and Modifications
- Patient Charting
- Conditions Reporting
- Work Planning and Coordination
- Patient Observation
- Procedure Explanation
- Needs Assessment
- First Aid and CPR
- Time Management
- Critical Thinking
- Responsible and Dependable
- HIPAA Compliance
- Coaching and Mentoring
REFERENCES
Joy Moore
DON, Fountain View Subacute and Nursing
(424)558-2906
Emelita Conora
DON, South Pasadena Care Center
(626)428-5565
Zaydee Anne Mercado
DNP, FNP-C, PMHNP-BC, Mavenly Consult
(323)329-4967
Timeline
LVN Charge Nurse
Bayshire San Dimas
02.2024 - Current
LVN Charge Nurse
South Pasadena Care Center
07.2021 - Current
LVN Charge Nurse
Broadway Healthcare
03.2021 - Current
LVN Charge Nurse
Ivy Creek Healthcare and Wellness Centre
12.2020 - Current
LVN Charge/Treatment Nurse
Fountainview Subacute and Nursing Center
05.2019 - 12.2020
LVN Case Manager
VIP Hospice
02.2019 - 05.2019
LVN Charge Nurse
Alexandria Care Center
08.2018 - 02.2019
LVN Field Nurse
All Smiles Home Health
03.2018 - 02.2019
LVN Charge Nurse
Angels Nursing Health Center
01.2018 - 08.2018
License Vocational Nursing Program - Nursing
Marian College
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