Ana L Garcia
Perris,CA
Summary
Experienced LVN with a strong focus on compassion and meeting the needs of patients in various healthcare settings, including home health, hospice, residential, private duty, and hospital environments. Possesses extensive knowledge of care practices and current clinical treatments. A proficient and caring nursing team member who excels in providing outstanding patient-facing experiences. Skilled at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and meticulous attention to detail. Diligent in maximizing satisfaction, safety, and wellness for patients. Demonstrates excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving abilities to enhance the level of care provided. Offers over 8 years of patient-facing experience and is dedicated to delivering compassionate care and attention to detail to patients from diverse backgrounds.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Treatment Nurse
Rancho Bellagio Post Acute Care
10.2023 - Current
- Participated in quality improvement projects aimed at enhancing the overall effectiveness of the Treatment Nurse role within the facility.
- Managed inventory of wound care supplies, guaranteeing availability of necessary materials for effective treatments.
- Enhanced patients'' comfort levels by addressing individual needs and preferences during treatments.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on emerging wound care techniques, ensuring high-quality patient care.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing timely and accurate wound care treatments.
- Contributed to positive clinical outcomes by following evidence-based guidelines for various types of wounds such as pressure ulcers, surgical wounds, and diabetic ulcers.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Conducted regular assessments of patients'' wounds to evaluate progress and adjust treatments accordingly.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for optimal patient outcomes.
- Educated patients and their families on wound care management, promoting a faster healing process.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Maxim Healthcare Services, Inc
11.2021 - 10.2023
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Collaborated with supervisor to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Concierge Nursing Direct
10.2017 - 08.2022
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Collaborated with supervisor to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
NOVA Skilled Home Health Inc.
06.2017 - 11.2021
- 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.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Registered Certified Pharmacy Technician
Pharmerica Pharmacy
10.2003 - 11.2015
- Maintained proper drug storage procedures, registries, and records for controlled drugs.
- Consulted with insurance company representatives to complete claims processing, resolve concerns and reconcile payments.
- Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
- Communicated with prescribers to verify medication dosages, refill authorizations and patient information.
- Counted, measured, and compounded medications following standard procedures.
- Counted and labeled prescriptions with correct item and quantity.
- Located and measured medications according to prescription information, making modifications as instructed by pharmacists and providers.
- Entered and processed patients' prescriptions into internal system.
- Stocked, labeled and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
Registered Certified Pharmacy Technician
California Institution For Men
06.2007 - 02.2014
- Maintained proper drug storage procedures, registries, and records for controlled drugs.
- Restocked automated medication dispensing equipment.
- Communicated with prescribers to verify medication dosages, refill authorizations and patient information.
- Counted, measured, and compounded medications following standard procedures.
- Counted and labeled prescriptions with correct item and quantity.
- Located and measured medications according to prescription information, making modifications as instructed by pharmacists and providers.
- Entered and processed patients' prescriptions into internal system.
- Stocked, labeled and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
- Processed incoming drug orders by checking deliveries against paperwork and updating computer system.
- Performed various pharmacy operational activities with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency and service quality.
- Ordered medicines daily to replenish stock and increase inventory in anticipation of need.
Education
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Summit College
Colton, CAPharmacy Technician
UEI College
Skills
- Maintaining nutrition
- Caregiving skills
- Self-Motivated
- Patient Management
- Compassionate Care
- Ethical Practice
- Catheter Care
- Physical Assessment
- Wound Care
- Clinical Documentation
- Pressure Ulcer Prevention
- HIPAA Compliance
Certification
- National Alliance of Wound Care and Ostomy
(NAWCO) Certificate #220943952
Timeline
Treatment Nurse
Rancho Bellagio Post Acute Care
10.2023 - Current
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Maxim Healthcare Services, Inc
11.2021 - 10.2023
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Concierge Nursing Direct
10.2017 - 08.2022
Licensed Vocational Nurse
NOVA Skilled Home Health Inc.
06.2017 - 11.2021
Registered Certified Pharmacy Technician
California Institution For Men
06.2007 - 02.2014
Registered Certified Pharmacy Technician
Pharmerica Pharmacy
10.2003 - 11.2015
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Summit College
Pharmacy Technician
UEI College
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