Brenda Sicairos
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Licensed Vocational Nurse with acute care (Med-Surg/Telemetry) and private-duty home health experience. Skilled in rapid assessment, clinical decision-making, and managing high-acuity patients independently.
Experienced with patient care, medical procedures, and support. Utilizes effective communication to enhance patient interactions and improve care outcomes. Knowledge of healthcare protocols and patient management, consistently delivering compassionate and efficient service.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LVN – Private Duty Home Health
Insight Nursing
06.2025 - Current
- Independently manage care for medically complex patients with strong clinical judgment
- Perform comprehensive assessments and identify early signs of deterioration
- Administer medications and perform skilled treatments (wound care, G-tube, trach, oxygen)
- Coordinate care with interdisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes
- Educate patients/families and ensure compliance with care plans and safety
- Support patients with daily activities to promote independence and comfort.
- Document patient progress and report changes to nursing staff promptly.
LVN – Telemetry/Med-Surg
St. Francis Hospital
01.2023 - 01.2025
- Provided direct care in fast-paced acute care setting with multiple patients
- Monitored telemetry and recognized abnormal cardiac rhythms
- Assisted in Code Blue responses and emergency interventions
- Administered medications and performed nursing procedures
- Collaborated with healthcare team and maintained patient safety standards
- Conduct routine vital sign checks and document findings in electronic health records.
Education
BSN (RN) -
University of Sacred Heart
06-2027
LVN Diploma - undefined
American Career College
01-2023
Associate Degree - undefined
East Los Angeles College
01-2021
Skills
- Telemetry monitoring
- Cardiac rhythm recognition
- Wound care
- G-tube/NG care
- Tracheostomy care
- Medication administration (PO, IM, SQ)
- IV therapy
- Infection control
- EMR (EPIC)
- Patient education
- Emergency response
- Vital signs monitoring
- Geriatric care
- HIPAA compliance
- Medication administration
- Catheter care
- Compassionate care
- Patient care
- Clinical judgment
- Direct patient care
- Mental health support
- Documentation accuracy
- Diabetes management
- Workflow coordination
- Aseptic techniques
- Nursing processes
- Postoperative care
- Reporting and documentation
- Patient and family communication
- Screening and triaging
- Vital signs
- Caregiving skills
- Immunization administration
- HIPAA guideline adherence
- Personal hygiene support
- Breathing treatments
- Medication dispensing
- EMR / EHR
- ADL assistance
- Patient management
- Documenting intake
- Family communication
- Home health care
- Chronic disease management
- Behavioral assessment
- End-of-life care
- Pain management
- Licensed practical nurse
- Samples collection
- Educating families
- Caring for wounds
- EKG administration
- CA licensed practical nurse
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Empathetic and compassionate
- Nutrition support
- Anatomy
Certification
- BLS
- IV Certification
- Blood Draw Certification
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
LVN – Private Duty Home Health
Insight Nursing
06.2025 - Current
LVN – Telemetry/Med-Surg
St. Francis Hospital
01.2023 - 01.2025
LVN Diploma - undefined
American Career College
Associate Degree - undefined
East Los Angeles College
BSN (RN) -
University of Sacred Heart