Angelica Tolossa
Everett,WA
Summary
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. Skilled Licensed Practical Nurse offering 30+ years of experience in the field. Knowledgeable about assisting with non-invasive procedures and performing respiratory treatments. Strong documentation skills and a firm grasp of compliance requirements. Organized LPN with experience providing skilled care to diverse patient populations. Compassionate professional with great engagement skills. Prioritize tasks and maintains accurate documentation. Seasoned LPN with expertise in Acute/ surgical care. Work effectively within interdisciplinary teams to develop, implement and adjust interventions. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure experienced level LPN position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
12.2018 - Current
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Critical Thinking skills clinical and acute care settings
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by providing thorough discharge planning and follow-up care coordination.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Optimized resource utilization through prudent management of medical supplies inventory and equipment maintenance schedules.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Delivered culturally competent care that respected diverse patient populations'' unique values, beliefs, and traditions.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Contributed to organizational success by participating in accreditation surveys, quality assurance programs, and ongoing staff education activities.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork through active participation in unit meetings, performance improvement initiatives, and collaborative problem-solving efforts.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by consistently delivering high-quality nursing care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
- Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms, and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining accurate documentation of patient data.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Developed strong organizational and communication skills through coursework and volunteer activities.
- Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
03.1993 - 12.2018
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Promoted patient safety through vigilant monitoring of vital signs and reporting any abnormalities to the appropriate healthcare provider promptly.
- Developed comprehensive care plans for patients with chronic illnesses, promoting adherence to treatment regimens and self-management strategies.
- Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Prepared patients for surgery, educating patients and family members on surgical procedures.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of newly admitted patients, identifying individual needs and developing tailored nursing interventions accordingly.
- Provided excellent wound care management, resulting in faster healing times for patients with complex wounds.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
- Educated family members on proper caregiving techniques, alleviating stressors associated with caring for loved ones at home.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Prevented medication errors by meticulously reviewing physician orders and administering medications as prescribed.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for optimal patient outcomes.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms, and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Decreased emergency room visits by triaging incoming calls from patients seeking medical advice or assistance afterhours.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Advocated for patients'' needs effectively, working closely with healthcare providers to develop and implement appropriate care plans.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Fostered a positive work environment by collaborating with colleagues, sharing knowledge, and mentoring new nursing staff members.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Streamlined patient flow in a busy clinic setting, ensuring timely access to care for all patients.
- Improved overall patient outcomes through active participation in unit-based quality improvement initiatives.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by providing thorough discharge education to patients and their families.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Strengthened infection control measures by strictly following hand hygiene protocols and utilizing personal protective equipment when necessary.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Safeguarded patient confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA regulations and maintaining secure medical records.
- Assisted physicians during examinations and procedures, ensuring safe practices were maintained throughout each encounter.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising [Job Title].
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Increased immunization rates within the community through participation in local health fairs and vaccination clinics.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
- Developed strong organizational and communication skills through coursework and volunteer activities.
- Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Regional Occupational Program ( ROP)
Anaheim, CA06.2002
High School Diploma -
La Serna High School
Whittier, CA06.1987
Skills
- Medical Paperwork Processing
- Behavioral assessment
- Physical Assessment
- Information Compiling and Auditing
- Equipment Assembly
- Analytical Thinking
- Specimen Collection
- Immunization Administration
- Examination and Test Preparation
- Patient evaluations
- Care Planning and Modifications
- Call Answering and Assistance
- Documenting intake
- Indirect Patient Care
- Equipment Inspection
- Case Management
- Preventive Care
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Wound Dressing and Suturing
- Epic Systems
- Administrative Functions
- Medication Administration
- Wound Care
- Treatment Room Preparation
- Conditions Reporting
- Clinical Documentation
- Performance monitoring
- Needs Assessment
- Outpatient Care
- Patient Charting
- Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Compassionate Care
- Medical examination
- Patient Observation
- Work Planning and Coordination
- Caregiving skills
- Patient Management
- HIPAA Compliance
- Catheter Care
- Patient support
- Clinical judgment
- Mental Health Support
- Anatomy knowledge
- Data Analysis
- Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition and Stabilization
- Nursing Staff Supervision
- Breathing Treatments
- Medical office administration
- Writing reports
- Vital signs
- Medication Dispensing
- Patient Intake
Accomplishments
Bilingual, English/ Spanish Fluency
IV/Blood Draw Certification
Nurse Of The Year Washington State Region, Kaiser Permanente 2022
Certification
LPN active Licensure State Of Washington
LVN active Licensure State Of California
IV/Blood Draw Certification
Qualified Bilingual interpreter ( English/ Spanish)
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
12.2018 - Current
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
03.1993 - 12.2018
Associate of Science - Nursing
Regional Occupational Program ( ROP)
High School Diploma -
La Serna High School
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