Bethy Cisneros
Canoga Park,CA
Summary
Dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse skilled in medication administration, vital signs monitoring, and compassionate care. Committed to enhancing patient outcomes through effective communication and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse, Wellness Nurse
Varenita of Westlake Assisted Living
95 Duesenburg Dr. Westlake Village, CA 91362
02.2025 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders and care plans.
- Monitored residents' health status, documenting changes and reporting to nursing staff.
- Assisted in developing individualized care plans that address residents' specific needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to enhance overall resident care and support services.
- Promoted a positive work atmosphere by mentoring new hires, offering support to peers, and advocating for professional development opportunities.
- Facilitated smooth transitions of care between shifts through clear communication with colleagues during handovers.
- Implemented individualized care plans by closely monitoring patients'' vitals and responding to changes in their conditions.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members for optimal patient outcomes and efficient workflow.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores through effective communication, empathy, and attentiveness to needs.
- Ensured continuity of care by coordinating with case managers, social workers, therapists, pharmacists, dietitians, among other healthcare professionals involved in the patients'' wellbeing journey.
- Cared for patient at 75-resident assisted living facility.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Improved patient satisfaction ratings by delivering compassionate and personalized care.
- Implemented infection control measures that significantly reduced hospital-acquired infections.
Charge Nurse
Thousand Oaks Post Acute
93 W .Avenida De Los Árboles
06.2024 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs to ensure optimal care standards.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient treatment plans and improve outcomes.
- Assisted in wound care management, demonstrating proficiency in infection control protocols and techniques.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and maintain licensure requirements.
- Contributed to a safe working environment by following infection control protocols and accurately reporting incidents or concerns.
- Collected and documented vital signs to maintain current records of patients' conditions.
- Streamlined workflow processes by efficiently managing time-sensitive tasks such as wound dressings, vital sign monitoring, and medication administration.
- Reduced medication errors through meticulous attention to detail when administering treatments and medications.
- Administered basic patient care and treatments by dressing wounds, treating bedsores, giving enemas and performing catheterizations.
- Supported patients in completing activities of daily living such as dressing, grooming and shower assistance.
- Managed medication cart and dispensed pills, oral therapies and intramuscular injections to patients.
- Measured and recorded patients' vital signs every hour.
- Served as a mentor for new nursing staff members by providing guidance on best practices, hospital procedures, and effective teamwork strategies.
- Administered medication such as insulin and monitored patients' responses to detect problems.
- Helped patients feel comfortable by adjusting positions and engaging in casual conversation.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
Certified Home Health Aide
ComForcare Home Care
20121 Ventura Blvd. Ste # 210 .Woodland Hills
09.2015 - 05.2024
- Provided compassionate care to clients, assisting with daily living activities and personal hygiene.
- Monitored client health status, reporting changes to healthcare professionals for timely intervention.
- Trained new aides on best practices in client care, enhancing team competency and service delivery.
- Built strong relationships with clients, fostering trust and promoting emotional well-being through companionship.
- Advocated for client needs with healthcare providers, ensuring comprehensive care and support continuity.
- Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces, and purchasing supplies.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Administered prescribed medications under direction of physician.
- Maintained records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems to report and discussed observations with supervisor or case manager.
- Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
- Provided companionship reducing feelings loneliness isolation improving patient''s overall emotional wellbeing.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, identifying potential health issues early on for prompt intervention by medical professionals when necessary.
- Delivered exceptional personal care while maintaining dignity for each individual client respecting privacy boundaries at all times.
- Cooked tasty, nourishing meals for patients to promote better nutrition.
- Promoted patient mobility by assisting with exercises and ambulation, reducing the risk of injury or complications from prolonged immobility.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, enhancing their quality of life and promoting independence.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks for patients, creating a clean and comfortable living environment conducive to healing.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Northridge Care Center
7836 Reseda Blvd. Rseda ,CA 91335
11.2018 - 11.2019
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and dignity.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient rooms and care areas.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to implement individualized care plans.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Jewish Home For The Aging
7150 Tampa Ave. Reseda ,CA 91335
01.2017 - 11.2018
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Van Nuys Healthcare Center
6835 Hazeltine Ave. Van Nuys ,CA 91405
06.2009 - 12.2016
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Advocated for patient rights and needs, ensuring respectful and ethical care.
- Supported patients with personal care tasks to preserve dignity and promote independence.
- Maintained clean and safe environment, reducing risk of infections and promoting health.
- Monitored vital signs for early detection of medical issues, ensuring timely intervention and treatment.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate, one-on-one care during daily activities.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
Education
LVN Diploma - Vocational Nursing
North West College
Van Nuys, CA04.2024
Nursing Assistant - Nursing Assistant
Saint Jude Nursing School
Van Nuys, CA04.2009
High School Diploma -
Instituto Nacional Isidro Menéndez
San Miguel ,El Salvador 11.1993
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Compassionate care
- Geriatric care
- Vital signs
- Patient care
- Medication dispensing
- Diabetes management
- Infection control
- Breathing treatments
- ADL assistance
- Caregiving skills
- Pulse oximetry tracking
- Medical records management
- Writing reports
- Verbal and written communication
- Counting narcotics
- HIPAA protocol
- CA licensed practical nurse
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Charting and recording
- Specimen collection
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse, Wellness Nurse
Varenita of Westlake Assisted Living
02.2025 - Current
Charge Nurse
Thousand Oaks Post Acute
06.2024 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Northridge Care Center
11.2018 - 11.2019
Certified Nursing Assistant
Jewish Home For The Aging
01.2017 - 11.2018
Certified Home Health Aide
ComForcare Home Care
09.2015 - 05.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
Van Nuys Healthcare Center
06.2009 - 12.2016
LVN Diploma - Vocational Nursing
North West College
Nursing Assistant - Nursing Assistant
Saint Jude Nursing School
High School Diploma -
Instituto Nacional Isidro Menéndez