Alba Lomeli
San Bernardino,CA
Summary
Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Acting Lead License Vocational Nurse
VA Affairs
09.2025 - Current
- Schedule LVN coverage and assignments daily, and send an email to communicate updates to all staff.
- Maintain excellent relationships with all ancillary services within the Clinic.
- Adjust nursing assignments as needed for training, meetings, etc.
- Assign LVN students to preceptors as needed, and precept LVN students.
- Precept new LVNs and assist with retraining LVNs when needed.
- Assist with emergencies within the clinic, initiate and follow up adhering to protocols.
- Order and maintain inventory, office supplies, etc.
- Resource for all nursing staff, MDs, PCMHI, ancillary staff, and specialty clinics.
- Educated patients and families on health management and medication adherence strategies.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Utilized strong time-management skills to prioritize tasks efficiently in fast-paced environments while maintaining high-quality patient care standards.
License Vocational Nurse
VA Affairs
01.2023 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge instructions.
- Conducted routine assessments to identify changes in patient conditions and report findings.
- Assisted in training new staff on procedures, protocols, and best practices for patient care.
- Documented patient progress accurately in electronic medical records for continuity of care.
- Coordinated with healthcare providers to facilitate timely interventions and referrals as needed.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Prevented medication errors by meticulously reviewing physician orders and administering medications as prescribed.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Promoted patient safety through vigilant monitoring of vital signs and reporting any abnormalities to the appropriate healthcare provider promptly.
- Advocated for patients'' needs effectively, working closely with healthcare providers to develop and implement appropriate care plans.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to Provider.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Order routine labs for patients as the provider indicates.
- Complete pre-appointment lab phone calls to ensure the patients complete their labs prior to the appointment.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Streamlined patient flow in a busy clinic setting, ensuring timely access to care for all patients.
- Perform various procedures, such as EKGs, bladder scans, ear lavages, etc.
- Administer injectable medication, vaccines, oral medications, etc.
License Vocational Nurse
AHP Agency (Registry for VA Affairs Endemic Unit)
05.2022 - 01.2023
- Implemented infection control measures to maintain a safe environment for patients and staff.
- Strengthened infection control measures by strictly following hand hygiene protocols and utilizing personal protective equipment when necessary.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Safeguarded patient confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA regulations and maintaining secure medical records.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Fostered a positive work environment by collaborating with colleagues, sharing knowledge, and mentoring new nursing staff members.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal care.
- Documented patient progress accurately in electronic medical records for continuity of care.
- Streamlined patient flow in a busy clinic setting, ensuring timely access to care for all patients.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
License Vocational Nurse
RCM Agency for SB County
02.2022 - 05.2022
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Assisted in training new staff on procedures, protocols, and best practices for patient care.
- Safeguarded patient confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA regulations and maintaining secure medical records.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal care.
- Documented patient progress accurately in electronic medical records for continuity of care.
- Streamlined patient flow in a busy clinic setting, ensuring timely access to care for all patients.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- COVID-19 testing.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
License Vocational Nurse
Loma Linda University Health Care-Neurology
08.2020 - 12.2021
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to the Provider.
- Assisted Provider during examinations and procedures, ensuring safe practices were maintained throughout each encounter.
- Educated family members on proper caregiving techniques, alleviating stressors associated with caring for loved ones at home.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Manage the provider's schedule.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Process all prescriptions for medications per provider's orders.
- Process prior authorizations for medications when needed.
- Coordinate the plan of care for ALS patients.
- Facilitated effective communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Coordinate patient procedures.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for optimal patient outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Conducted routine assessments to identify changes in patient conditions and report findings.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Documented patient progress accurately in electronic medical records for continuity of care.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Process and complete all paperwork, referrals, and provider's orders.
License Vocation Nurse II
San Bernardino County Public Health Department
01.2019 - 08.2020
- Oversee Immunization Clinics as the VFC Coordinator.
- Administer immunizations for pediatrics and adults.
- Direct patient care, perform blood draws, wound care, and triage walk-in patients.
- Fit testing trainer for clinic employees.
- Provide TB testing and various treatments as ordered by the provider.
- Maintain the medication room by SB County regulations.
- Administer medications and treatments according to prescribed protocols.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
- Monitored vital signs and reported significant changes to healthcare providers.
- Educated patients and families on disease management and health promotion strategies.
License Vocational Nurse/Case Manager.
Pacific Clinics MH Outpatient Clinic.
07.2015 - 11.2018
- LPS designated to access 51/50 applications.
- Provide medication services in the home, field, and school, including transportation as needed.
- Complete lab orders as ordered by the clinic psychiatrist or nurse practitioner.
- Review lab orders within 24 hours, and communicate any variances to the Provider, Medical Director, and Nurse Practitioner.
- Maintain the medication room by Medi-Cal standards.
- Managed patient care plans to ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and DMH requirements.
- Complete and document accurately in patients' charts and notes, meeting the agency's billable hour quota.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress and optimize care strategies.
- Developed individualized nursing assessments to identify patient needs and facilitate appropriate interventions.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, medication adherence, and health maintenance strategies.
- Transport patients in the agency's vehicles as needed.
- Reduced hospital readmission rates through comprehensive case management and effective communication with patients, families, and healthcare providers.
- Advocated for patients'' needs within the healthcare system, addressing barriers to effective treatment and supporting informed decision-making processes.
- Improved patient satisfaction by ensuring timely follow-up appointments and providing ongoing support throughout the healthcare continuum.
- Developed strong relationships with community resources and agencies for seamless integration of additional supportive services as required by patients'' unique circumstances.
- Provided emotional support and counseling to patients and their families during difficult healthcare decisions, fostering trust and rapport.
Education
Graduate Certificate - Nursing
Premiere Career College
Irwindale, Ca05-2012
Graduate Certificate - Law
So Cal. College of Business And Law
Brea, CA08-1993
High School Diploma -
Roosevelt High School
Los Angeles, CA06-1978
Skills
- Healthcare office management
- Proficient multi-tasking
- Charting accuracy
- Effective collaboration
- Effective problem resolution
- Effective time management
- Dependable and responsible
- Fluent in Spanish
- Analytical problem-solving
- Effective multitasking
Certification
- Licensed Vocational Nurse - 2013 to Present
- IV Certification 2012
- Certification in Paralegals
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Awards
VA Employee of the Quarter Nomination Certificate
VA Nurse of the Year Nomination Certificate
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Acting Lead License Vocational Nurse
VA Affairs
09.2025 - Current
License Vocational Nurse
VA Affairs
01.2023 - Current
License Vocational Nurse
AHP Agency (Registry for VA Affairs Endemic Unit)
05.2022 - 01.2023
License Vocational Nurse
RCM Agency for SB County
02.2022 - 05.2022
License Vocational Nurse
Loma Linda University Health Care-Neurology
08.2020 - 12.2021
License Vocation Nurse II
San Bernardino County Public Health Department
01.2019 - 08.2020
License Vocational Nurse/Case Manager.
Pacific Clinics MH Outpatient Clinic.
07.2015 - 11.2018
Graduate Certificate - Nursing
Premiere Career College
Graduate Certificate - Law
So Cal. College of Business And Law
High School Diploma -
Roosevelt High School