Brenda Rocha
Tulare
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with extensive experience in sample collection, blood draw, IV insertion and infection control. Maintains composure and makes accurate decisions in fast-paced, unpredictable and stressful environments. History of interfacing seamlessly with doctors, specialized support services, patients and visiting families.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Kaweah Health Medical Center
Visalia
08.2024 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments to patients, ensuring accurate dosages and proper documentation
- Monitored vital signs, assessed patient conditions, and reported any changes or concerns to the healthcare team
- Assisted with the development of care plans for patients based on their individual needs and medical history
- Performed wound care, including cleaning, dressing changes, and monitoring healing progress
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive patient care
- Educated patients and their families about medication instructions, disease management, and self-care techniques
- Maintained accurate medical records by documenting all assessments, interventions, and outcomes in a timely manner
- Provided emotional support to patients during difficult procedures or when dealing with challenging diagnoses
- Assisted in the coordination of patient transfers between different healthcare facilities as needed
- Implemented infection control measures to prevent the spread of diseases within the healthcare setting
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress and develop appropriate treatment plans
- Responded promptly to emergency situations by following established protocols for immediate intervention
- Collaborated with nursing staff to maintain a clean and safe environment for patients at all times
- Ensured compliance with regulatory standards by adhering to policies, procedures, and guidelines
- Supported physicians during examinations by preparing exam rooms, taking vital signs, obtaining specimens
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care while respecting each patient's dignity
- Assessed pain levels in patients using standardized tools such as numeric rating scales or visual analog scales
- Counseled individuals on healthy lifestyle choices such as diet, exercise, and stress management
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop individualized care plans for patients
- Assisted in the implementation of quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes
- Provided support and guidance to nursing assistants and other healthcare team members as needed
- Performed routine diagnostic tests such as blood pressure monitoring, and glucose testing
Education
Vocational Nursing -
San Joaquin Valley College
Visalia, CA07.2023
Skills
- Patient care
- Hospital experience
- Catheterization
- EMR systems
- EHR systems
- IV insertion
- Tube feeding
- HIPAA compliance
- Medication administration
- Catheter care
- Vital signs
- Medical terminology
- Wound care management
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient education
- Patient advocacy
- Team collaboration
- Infection control
- Emergency response
- Effective communication
- Emotional support
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Intravenous therapy and blood withdrawal certification
- Geriatric care
- Anatomy
- Documentation accuracy
- Patient assessment
- Diabetes management
- Clinical judgment
- Patient and family communication
Certification
- IV Certification, 07/01/23, Present
- LVN
- BLS Certification
- PN, 10/01/26, CA
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Kaweah Health Medical Center
08.2024 - Current
Vocational Nursing -
San Joaquin Valley College
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