Brigette Espericueta
Bakersfield,CA
Summary
Accomplished Licensed Vocational Nurse leverages critical thinking, analysis and medical knowledge to deliver superior care in high-pressure environments. Collaborates with physicians and multidisciplinary team members, restoring patients' health through nursing and health education processes. Maintains positive attitude in urgent, stressful situations.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
LVN
Kern County Mental Health
Bakersfield, CA
08.2006 - 10.2022
- Assisted in the admission, discharge and transfer of patients.
- Provided direct patient care by taking vital signs, administering medications and treatments, and providing wound care.
- Monitored patient progress, reported changes to physician and provided education to families regarding medical conditions.
- Assessed patient needs for additional services such as social work or home health aides.
- Conducted physical assessments of patients on a regular basis.
LVN
Memorial Center
Bakersfield, CA
09.2001 - 08.2006
- Assisted in the admission, discharge and transfer of patients.
- Provided direct patient care by taking vital signs, administering medications and treatments, and providing wound care.
- Performed routine diagnostic tests such as EKG's, urinalysis and blood draws.
- Monitored patient progress, reported changes to physician and provided education to families regarding medical conditions.
- Maintained accurate medical records for each patient utilizing electronic health record systems.
- Assessed patient needs for additional services such as social work or home health aides.
- Conducted physical assessments of patients on a regular basis.
Education
LVN - Medical
Bakersfield College
Bakersfield, CA12-1989
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassionate Care
- Diabetes management
- Clinical Documentation
- Tracheostomy Care
- Catheter Care
- Patient Intake
- Elderly Care
- Physical Assessment
- Psychotropic medication knowledge
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Documenting incidents
- Medication Dispensing
- HIPAA Compliance
- Behavioral assessment
- Inpatient Care
- Vital signs
- Writing reports
- Empathetic and compassionate
- Mental Health Support
- Medication Administration
- Breathing Treatments
Timeline
LVN
Kern County Mental Health
08.2006 - 10.2022
LVN
Memorial Center
09.2001 - 08.2006
LVN - Medical
Bakersfield College
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