Aimee Vega
Lisensed Vocational Nurse
Hanford,CA
Summary
Gifted Licensed Vocational Nurse with proven skills in working with the interdisciplinary team to offer top-notch patient care and support. Vigilant, systematic and focused on delivering cost-effective, high-quality medical care. Enthusiastic and eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of task and training at hand. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in the Nursing field.
State-Licensed Vocational Nurse with proven expertise in managing total nursing care and administering prescribed medications and treatments according to approved nursing techniques. Assists in delivery of patient care through nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. Demonstrated competency directing and guiding patient teaching and activities to promote individual treatment programs.
Gifted LVN with proven skills in working with RNs in All settings to offer top-notch patient care and support. Vigilant, systematic and focused on delivering cost-effective, high-quality medical care. Certified in Area of certification.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LVN
CRMC
Fresno, CA
09.2021 - 09.2022
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising Job title.
- 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.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Prepared patients for surgery, educating patients and family members on surgical procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patients'' conditions, progress, and care interventions for informed decision-making among healthcare professionals.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families, fostering trust and open communication during difficult times.
- Safeguarded patient privacy and confidentiality by strictly adhering to HIPAA regulations and organizational policies.
- Demonstrated strong clinical judgment when assessing patients, prioritizing needs, and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Educated patients on self-care strategies for managing chronic conditions, empowering them to take an active role in their health management.
- Acted as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers to facilitate open communication and ensure all parties were informed of critical care decisions.
LVN
California Department Of Corrections
Avenal, CA
03.2011 - Current
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Assisted patients with mobility needs, including transferring to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices.
- Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Kept detailed records of nursing assessments, administered treatments and medication, discharge procedures and follow-up care needs.
- Furthered skills by actively taking part in employee trainings and taking classes in subjects to improve Nursing Skills.
- Cared for average of 27 patients per shift in Out Patient housing unit facility, delivering high-quality, efficient support to meet all needs.
- Proficient in sanitation techniques.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar to stay on top of symptoms and keep Physicians and Supervising Nurse informed of changes.
LVN Floor Nurse
CRMC
Coalinga, CA
10.2022 - 01.2024
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Enhanced patient care by implementing individualized nursing plans and effectively collaborating with interdisciplinary team members.
- Examined and treated patients' injuries and pressure wounds to promote healing.
- Administered basic patient care and treatments by dressing wounds, treating bedsores, giving enemas and performing catheterizations.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
Education
Diploma in Nursing - LVN
Career Care Institute - Lancaster
Lancaster, CA06-2009
High School Diploma -
Highland High School
Palmdale, CA06-1995
Skills
- P>Excellent work ethic
- P>Cultural awareness
- P>Compassion
- P>Supervision
- P>Computer skills
- P>Collaboration
- P>Clerical
- P>Basic math
- P>Good listening skills
Certification
BLS
IV certification and blood withdrawal
Timeline
LVN Floor Nurse
CRMC
10.2022 - 01.2024
LVN
CRMC
09.2021 - 09.2022
LVN
California Department Of Corrections
03.2011 - Current
Diploma in Nursing - LVN
Career Care Institute - Lancaster
High School Diploma -
Highland High School