CASSANDRA GUTIERREZ
TULARE,CA
Summary
Well-qualified medical professional with experience triaging patients, capturing information and completing basic procedures such as wound care. Excellent communication, documentation, prioritization and multitasking abilities with sound judgment and compassionate nature. Background in clinic, correctional and hospital environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LVN
Wellpath
12.2023 - Current
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Collaborate with two RNs and eight CNAs to coordinate safe, quality patient care
- Administer medications to 25+ patients daily.
LVN
CCHCS
11.2022 - 11.2023
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Administered controlled narcotics, and performed catheterizations.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
LVN
WESTGATE GARDENS
05.2016 - 09.2022
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
LVN
BAART
09.2017 - 04.2018
- Administer methadone to patients
- Observe patient for any allergic reactions or withdrawal symptoms
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Obtain vital signs
LVN
Delta Nursing And Rehab
12.2015 - 05.2016
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
San Joaquin Valley College
Visalia, CA06.2015
High School Diploma -
Valley Charter Independent Study
Visalia, United States06.2011
Skills
- Catheter Care
- Tracheostomy Care
- Clinical Documentation
- Diabetes management
- Vital signs monitoring
- Wound Care
- Emergency Response
- Immunization Administration
- HIPAA Compliance
- Medication Administration
- Geriatric Care
- Staff Supervision
Certification
IV certified
Timeline
LVN
Wellpath
12.2023 - Current
LVN
CCHCS
11.2022 - 11.2023
LVN
BAART
09.2017 - 04.2018
LVN
WESTGATE GARDENS
05.2016 - 09.2022
LVN
Delta Nursing And Rehab
12.2015 - 05.2016
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
San Joaquin Valley College
High School Diploma -
Valley Charter Independent Study