Ana-Maria Edwards
Fresno,CA
Summary
California Licensed Vocational Nurse with proven expertise in 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. Supports Team treatment goals to boost positive outcomes.
Excellent communication, prioritization and multitasking abilities with sound judgment. Addresses patient needs with compassionate care, attentive listening and attention to detail.
Dependable healthcare team member with excellent clinical abilities and empathetic bedside manners.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Vocational Nurses
Department Of Veterans Affairs
08.2010 - Current
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Prevented medication errors by meticulously reviewing physician orders and administering medications as prescribed.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for optimal patient outcomes.
- Streamlined patient flow in a busy clinic setting, ensuring timely access to care for all patients.
- Provided excellent wound care management, providing treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Promoted patient safety through vigilant monitoring of vital signs and reporting any abnormalities to the appropriate healthcare provider promptly.
- Safeguarded patient confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA regulations and maintaining secure medical records.
- Educated family members on proper caregiving techniques, alleviating stressors associated with caring for loved ones at home.
- Strengthened infection control measures by strictly following hand hygiene protocols and utilizing personal protective equipment when necessary.
- Assisted physicians during examinations and procedures, ensuring safe practices were maintained throughout each encounter.
- Fostered a positive work environment by collaborating with colleagues, sharing knowledge, and mentoring new nursing staff members.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
Education
Nursing
Clovis Adult Educational Vocational School
Clovis, CA06.2006
Skills
- Patient Care
- Workflow Coordination
- HIPAA Compliance
- Compassionate Care
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Documentation Accuracy
- Patient Education
- Nutrition Support
- Emergency Response
- Problem Solving
- Anatomy Knowledge
- Critical Thinking
- Medical Terminology
- Time Management
- Patient Intake
- Family Communication
- Clinical Documentation
- Pulse Oximetry Tracking
- Wound Care
- Health Education
- Patient Relationship Building
- Medical Records Management
- Caregiving Skills
- Clinical Judgment
- Medication Administration
- Vital Signs
- Patient Observation
- Patient Support
- Patient Charting
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Analytical Thinking
- Attention to Detail
Timeline
Licensed Vocational Nurses
Department Of Veterans Affairs
08.2010 - Current
Nursing
Clovis Adult Educational Vocational School
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