Analise Carranza
Van Nuys,CA
Summary
Dedicated new nurse with 4 years of experience in the medical profession, specializing in caring for children, seniors, and adults. Highly motivated to expand knowledge and skills, possessing a strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal abilities. Thrives on new challenges, taking pride in engaging with clients and patients to build trusting relationships that enhance their overall well-being.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LVN
Atria Senior Living
Tarzana, CA
12.2024 - Current
- Administered medications accurately and in a timely manner, ensuring proper treatment for various conditions.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patients regularly, swiftly identifying any changes in condition and addressing concerns promptly.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Educated patients and their families on disease management, medication administration, and at-home care techniques, empowering them to take control of their health.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans tailored to patients'' needs.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
LVN
Aveanna Healthcare
Sherman Oaks, CA
12.2024 - 05.2025
- Maintained thorough knowledge of emergency procedures, effectively responding to urgent situations when required.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
Certified Home Health Aide
Tandem Care
Beverly Hills, CA
09.2023 - 11.2024
- Aided individuals with limited mobility in ambulation both with and without mechanical aids
- Managed basic housekeeping like changing linens and vacuuming to keep client areas clean, safe, and healthy
- Supported the social and emotional needs of patients by providing caring companionship
- Monitored patient condition by recording vitals including blood pressure, respiration rates, and body temperature
- Transported clients to appointments and provided companionship through many different activities.
Certified Surgical First Assistant
Sculpt Body Shaping
Agoura Hills, CA
11.2021 - 09.2023
- Collected specimens for testing purposes upon request from physicians or nurses.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Ensured proper sterilization protocols were followed prior to, during, and after all surgical procedures.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors.
- Provided assistance to physicians during patient examinations and treatments.
- Performed pre-operative skin preparations on patients prior to surgery.
- Monitored vital signs such as temperature, pulse, respiration rate, blood pressure. during surgery.
- Cared for patients before, during, and after operations by changing dressings, cleaning wounds, monitoring vital signs.
- Disposed of contaminated materials in accordance with hospital policies and procedures.
- Adhered to infection control standards when handling instruments and equipment.
- Prepared operating rooms by setting out and verifying equipment and assessing for compliance with asepsis standards.
After-School Program Leader
LA All Stars Program
Van Nuys, CA
05.2021 - 09.2021
- Created interesting program offerings to diversify the program and bring in new students
- Organized informational events and workshops to bring in potential students
- Evaluated program operations regularly to identify and proactively correct problems
- Oversaw cleaning and maintenance programs, keeping facilities in good shape for students' needs
- Coordinated fresh educational offerings to bring in new students and increase program revenue
- Monitored classes and corrected problems with instructors to maintain program objectives
- Mentored instruction staff in techniques for better helping students and managing classroom activities.
COVID-19 Tester
Fulgent
Pacoima, CA
02.2021 - 05.2021
- Properly disinfected work areas and equipment to prevent contamination, adhering closely to established protocols
- Prepared tests for lab shipment by verifying proper labeling and packaging of specimens
- Confirmed patient identity and appointment times as well as assigned label specimens utilizing organizational computer systems
- Maintained supply inventory through consistent verification of available stock, submitting replenishment orders prior to depletion
- Conducted patient interviews, asking required health and screening related questions according to protocol and recording responses
- Administered COVID-19 tests using nasopharyngeal swab, focusing on both sample efficacy and patient comfort
- Helped patients feel comfortable, safe, and respected when collecting biological samples.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Northridge Care Center
Reseda, CA
09.2020 - 01.2021
- Responded immediately to calls from patients for assistance or treatment and alerted medical staff to emergency situations
- Communicated with physicians, nurses, and other caregivers to exchange information about patient conditions, treatment plans, and activities
- Administered medications and treatments to reduce lung and bacteria buildup
- Answered call lights to provide patient comfort
Home Care Aide
Cambrian Health Care
Van Nuys, CA
07.2020 - 01.2021
- Collected vital signs every [Timeframe] and documented information along with other tracking items such as input and output
- Managed basic housekeeping like changing linens and vacuuming to keep client areas clean, safe, and healthy
- Transported clients to appointments and provided companionship through many different activities
- Assisted with activities of daily living such as hair and oral care, bathing, and dressing
- Provided patients with emotional and social support
- Helped patients choose appropriate clothing for activities and weather and assisted with dressing and undressing
- Remained calm and maintained professionalism during times of high emotional stress.
Education
Nursing Assistant - undefined
A+ Health Care Training
Van Nuys, CAHigh School Diploma -
Birmingham Community Charter Highschool
Van Nuys, CA06.2017
Vocational License - Nursing
North West College Van Nuys
Van Nuys, CA08.2024
Skills
- Medication administration
- Diabetes management
- Clinical documentation
- Pediatric care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Feeding tube
- IV therapy
- Immunization administration
- Breathing treatments
- Emergency response
- Medication dispensing
- Care planning
- Home health care
Certification
BLS CERTIFICATION // 255416931939 - Expires 01/2027
LVN LICENSE// 746799 - Expires 01/31/2026
Timeline
LVN
Atria Senior Living
12.2024 - Current
LVN
Aveanna Healthcare
12.2024 - 05.2025
Certified Home Health Aide
Tandem Care
09.2023 - 11.2024
Certified Surgical First Assistant
Sculpt Body Shaping
11.2021 - 09.2023
After-School Program Leader
LA All Stars Program
05.2021 - 09.2021
COVID-19 Tester
Fulgent
02.2021 - 05.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
Northridge Care Center
09.2020 - 01.2021
Home Care Aide
Cambrian Health Care
07.2020 - 01.2021
Nursing Assistant - undefined
A+ Health Care Training
High School Diploma -
Birmingham Community Charter Highschool
Vocational License - Nursing
North West College Van Nuys