Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certifications
Volunteer Experience
References
Angela's Note
Timeline
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Angela Loya-Ford

Murrieta,CA

Summary

California-Licensed Vocational Nurse with proven expertise in managing total nursing care and 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. Demonstrated competency directing and guiding patient teaching and activities to promote individual treatment programs.

Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE-Home care

CHARTER HEALTHCARE
01.2019 - 12.2023
    • Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
    • Provides therapeutic patient care in accordance with the patients established by physician/advanced practice providers and/or a registered nurse within the scope of practice.
    • Administer specified medication appropriately and accurately following the providers order and or standing orders within scope of practice.
    • Advocated for patients'' needs effectively, working closely with healthcare providers to develop and implement appropriate care plans.
    • Provided excellent wound care management, resulting in faster healing times for patients with complex wounds.
    • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.

Lead LVN (NOC Shift) -Memory Care Unit

CASA DE LA CAMPANAS
01.2015 - 01.2019
    • Supervises staff and encourages resident independence and autonomy.
    • Contribute to resident assessments and care plans
    • Admits, transfers, and discharges residents in coordination with other disciplines.
    • Coordinate nursing services with facility and community resources.
    • Order and administer medications, perform treatments, schedule tests, and other diagnostic work as ordered by physicians.
    • Document weekly assessments focusing on care plan goal achievements following facility schedule and documents significant occurrences in a timely manner
    • Demonstrate ability to assist residents in achieving and maintaining the highest level of independence.
    • Enhanced patient care by providing compassionate and individualized attention, leading to improved health outcomes.

PROFESSIONAL CAREGIVER

24-hour HOMECARE
01.2014 - 01.2015
  • Manage patient schedules and ensure all doctor's appointments are kept.
  • Perform light housekeeping duties and meal preparation.
  • Administer medications following doctor's instructions.
  • Help patients complete prescribed therapy and exercise routines.
  • Remove safety hazards and report issues to management and/or family.
  • Drive client to all appointments, picked up groceries, and collected medications.

OPERATIONS SHIFT COORDINATOR

United States Army
01.2005 - 01.2009
  • Processed and filed office and personnel documents
  • Maintained individual personnel records of training, job performance, and health (health records for personnel working around or with hazardous material requiring the wear of protection) Coordinated and directed organization's operations and training meetings
  • Created presentations consisting of slides, charts, and trackers etc., using the latest version of Microsoft office
  • Composed training schedule for all Department of Defense employees to meet government regulated standards and organization's internal standards
  • Ensured all employees receive the required training and skills to perform their duties safely and effectively.

Education

Licensed Vocational Nurse - Nursing

INFOTECH CAREER COLLEGE
Paramount, CA
01.2013

Skills

  • Treatment Plan Implementation
  • Workflow Coordination
  • Medical Examination
  • Patient Care
  • Geriatric Care
  • Catheter Care
  • Wound Care
  • Patient Assessments
  • Emergency Response
  • Case Management

Certifications

  • California Board of Vocations & Psychiatric Technicians License, 2023
  • CPR/BLS, 2023
  • IV Therapy/ Blood Draw, 2023

Volunteer Experience

CARE HARBOR LA (It is a free health clinic/ health fair for the LA County.)

References

Available upon request

Angela's Note

 I am pleased to learn of your need for a licensed vocational nurse. I believe and feel that my training and qualifications closely match your requirements, and my additional skills will make me an asset in accomplishing your mission by providing exceptional health care that improves the patient's health and well-being. Being a combat veteran and a Wounded Warrior Volunteer, I know the importance of having a strong sense of commitment to caring for patients and expressing genuine empathy and concern for patients' health and well-being. In hiring me, your company will gain an associate with the strong ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the staff, patients, and patients' families. And I am highly skilled in performing diverse activities such as: - Using applicable computer programs in nursing documentations and medication administration applications. - Applying clinical skills associated with bedside patient care, medication administration, and responsiveness to emergencies. As you'll see on the enclosed resume, the depth of my background and training offers you the opportunity to hire a professional whose strong work ethic and core values will make a complementing addition to an engaged, collaborative team in any integrated environment. Thank you for taking the time to review my resume. I would appreciate your consideration for this job opening. I look forward to talking with you. Sincerely, Angela Loya-Ford LVN Enclosure

Timeline

LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE-Home care

CHARTER HEALTHCARE
01.2019 - 12.2023

Lead LVN (NOC Shift) -Memory Care Unit

CASA DE LA CAMPANAS
01.2015 - 01.2019

PROFESSIONAL CAREGIVER

24-hour HOMECARE
01.2014 - 01.2015

OPERATIONS SHIFT COORDINATOR

United States Army
01.2005 - 01.2009

Licensed Vocational Nurse - Nursing

INFOTECH CAREER COLLEGE
Angela Loya-Ford