Andrea Cuevas,LVN

• Provide direct nursing care in long-term care residents per shift in a skilled nursing facility.

• Administer scheduled and PRN medications, including insulin and narcotics, ensuring accurate documentation and adherence to safety protocols.

• Monitored patients' vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
• Assisted in daily living activities, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
• Hospice & palliative care support
• Manage chronic conditions including diabetes, CHF, COPD, dementia, and hypertension.
• Provide tracheostomy care, G-tube feedings, catheter care
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans.
• Supervise and delegate tasks to CNAs to ensure quality resident care and compliance with care plans.
• Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care.

• Collected and documented vital signs, medical histories, and chief complaints for 25+ patients daily
• Assisted physicians with examinations, minor surgical procedures, and specialty treatments
• Administered injections, immunizations, and medications per provider orders
• Performed EKGs, specimen collection, and point-of-care testing
• Prepared and sanitized exam rooms in compliance with OSHA and infection control standards
• Educated patients on medications, treatment plans, and follow-up care instructions
• Maintained accurate electronic medical records (EMR) using systems such as Epic/Cerner
• Verified insurance coverage, processed referrals, and obtained prior authorizations
• Managed medical records, chart preparation, and documentation accuracy
• Coordinated communication between providers, labs, and pharmacies