Catherine Rose Iglesias
Milpitas,California
Summary
Seeking a position as a Licensed Vocational Nurse to utilize my skills with 13 years of progressive healthcare experience. I am a dedicated LVN committed to optimal patient care, team-oriented with organized nature, strong prioritization, and multitasking skills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LVN Charge Nurse
Milpitas Care Center
Milpitas, California
10.2023 - Current
- Adhered to infection control standards while handling specimens or performing any clinical duties.
- Monitored vital signs, recorded observations, and reported changes to physicians or nurses in charge.
- Ensured compliance with all safety regulations and policies within the facility.
- Provided direct patient care, including administering medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Administered medications according to physician orders and monitored patient response.
- Performed patient assessments, developed individualized care plans, and monitored progress.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Observed and reported changes in condition of patients and signs and symptoms of deviations from normal health status.
LVN - Ambulatory Vaccination Support
Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford
Palo Alto, CA
11.2022 - 02.2023
- Provided patients with vaccinations with consideration for dosage requirements, contraindications and possible side effects.
- Updated patients' charts in electronic health records (EPIC), noting assessment results, interventions and medications.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Worked with registered nurses, mid-wives, nurse practitioners and doctors to deliver comprehensive, high-quality care to patients in the Obstetric Department.
- Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
- Administered the following vaccines and injections via IM or SQ, accordingly: Pfizer Bivalent, Influenza, Tdap, Progesterone, RhoGAM, VariVax, MMR, Penicillin G Benzathine, Depo-Provera, Betamethasone, Hepatitis A, and TB skin test.
LVN - Ambulatory Test & Vaccination
Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford
Sunnyvale, CA
02.2022 - 11.2022
- Responsible for the configuration and set up of the vaccination and COVID-19 testing station.
- Responsible for preparing, reconstituting and administering vaccines (Pfizer and Moderna) via intramuscular route in accordance with training and established protocol.
- Immediately observes the patient's reaction to the vaccine and responds to issues or concerns such as complications and prepares for emergency situations such as anaphylaxis reaction.
- Documents the screening and administration of the vaccination in EPIC.
- Provide vaccine education to the patient/responsible party and answers any associated questions.
- Administered required COVID-19 PCR tests and collected specimens using proper swabbing technique (anterior nasal swab, nasal mid-turbinate swab and nasopharyngeal swab) as ordered.
- Maintained cleanliness of testing booth and testing materials to comply with CDC guidelines.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
LVN Ambulatory Vaccination Support & Testing
Power Personnel
San Jose, California
05.2021 - 02.2022
- Flexibility to travel to different Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital vaccination and testing sites from Cisco San Jose, CA, Sunnyvale, CA and Palo Alto, CA.
- Responsible for the configuration and set up of the vaccination and COVID-19 testing station.
- Responsible for preparing, reconstituting and administering vaccines via intramuscular route in accordance with training and established protocol.
- Immediately observes the patients’ reaction to the vaccine and responds to issues or concerns such as complications and prepares for emergency situations such as anaphylaxis.
- Documents the screening and administration of the vaccination in EPIC.
- Provide vaccine education to the patient/responsible party and answers any associated questions.
- Collected and prepared nasal-pharyngeal samples for PCR testing of COVID-19 in accordance with standard methods and processes.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
LVN Case Manager
Cupertino Healthcare and Wellness Center
Cupertino, CA
11.2018 - 04.2021
- Coordinates patient care specific to meet patient, payor and Center needs for patient outcome, cost and communication.
- Conducts pre-admission on-site assessments to ensure clinically appropriate admissions in accordance with Federal, State and Company requirements.
- Ensures continuity of care appropriate to meet patient, payor and Company requirements.
- Supports the overall goals of the Company and the Center.
- Determines resource utilization specific to patient care needs, outcome expectations, payor and Company requirements.
- Participates in negotiating coverage as assigned.
- Ensures exchange of essential information, i.e. payor feedback, clinical outcomes, therapy utilization for the provision of the quality patient service.
- Attends all Center or Company required in-services and meetings.
- Ensures all documentation necessary for quality case management is maintained according to Federal, State and Company requirements.
- Adheres to Company standards for resolving customer concerns.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Coordinated the COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic with Walgreens for residents and staff members in our facility.
LVN Case Manager
Skyline Healthcare Center
San Jose, CA
09.2015 - 11.2018
- Determined and coordinated appropriate level of care to meet individual patient needs.
- Collaborated with various healthcare providers to facilitate delivery of services.
- Reviewed and recorded progress of patients.
- Informed patients and families of treatment options and at-home care strategies to reduce unnecessary burden on hospital resources.
- Lowered costs while improving care quality by coordinating services and collaborating with dedicated healthcare team.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
LVN Charge Nurse/Treatment Nurse
Skyline Healthcare Center
San Jose, California
02.2011 - 08.2015
- Directed and supervised the day-to-day nursing activities while ensuring the highest degree of quality care in accordance with resident’s needs, government regulations and internal policies and procedures.
- Provided nursing care to patients with complex and chronic conditions.
- Monitored, assessed and documented progress/regress in client condition.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by the physicians including oral medications, injections, urinary catheterizations and vital signs.
- Skilled in G/NG tube feedings, medication administration and care.
- Skilled in naso/tracheal/oral suctioning.
- Skilled in Wound Care: first aid/ulcer/post-op/ostomy care.
- Demonstrated knowledge of medication actions, side effects and contraindications.
- Communicated with resident’s attending physician and pharmacy concerning medical needs and ordering of medications.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Registered Nursing
Unitek College
Fremont, CA03-2025
Associate in Arts Degree - General Studies, Health Science
EVERGREEN VALLEY COLLEGE
San Jose, California2010
Certificate of Participation, Intravenous Venipuncture (IV) and Blood Withdrawal -
AMERIMED, LLC
Sunnyvale, California2010
Certificate of Completion, Licensed Vocational Nursing Program, License No. # 252880 American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED) Re-certification -
CARRINGTON COLLEGE
San Jose, California2010
Skills
- LVN license in good standing (license #252880)
- Health and Patient Care
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Current AHA BLS (CPR and AED) Certification (Infant, Child, Adult)
- Leadership & Supervisor Skills
- Time Management Skills
- Clinical and Office Procedures
- MS Office
- Typing 90WPM
- Customer Service Skills
- Strong administrative and organizational skills
- Medical Terminology
- Thorough Knowledge of HIPAA
- Medication Administration
- IV/Blood Draw Certification
- Basic Computer Skills
- Ability to Multi-Task
- Team Player
- Self-starter
- Conflict resolution
- Working collaboratively
- EPIC software experience
Certification
Vocational Nursing - License Number 252880
Accomplishments
- Awarded on March 10, 2018, Mariner Health Care, Certificate of Recognition, Case Manager of the Year 2017 - Finalist
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
LVN Charge Nurse
Milpitas Care Center
10.2023 - Current
LVN - Ambulatory Vaccination Support
Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford
11.2022 - 02.2023
LVN - Ambulatory Test & Vaccination
Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford
02.2022 - 11.2022
LVN Ambulatory Vaccination Support & Testing
Power Personnel
05.2021 - 02.2022
LVN Case Manager
Cupertino Healthcare and Wellness Center
11.2018 - 04.2021
LVN Case Manager
Skyline Healthcare Center
09.2015 - 11.2018
LVN Charge Nurse/Treatment Nurse
Skyline Healthcare Center
02.2011 - 08.2015
Bachelor of Science - Registered Nursing
Unitek College
Associate in Arts Degree - General Studies, Health Science
EVERGREEN VALLEY COLLEGE
Certificate of Participation, Intravenous Venipuncture (IV) and Blood Withdrawal -
AMERIMED, LLC
Certificate of Completion, Licensed Vocational Nursing Program, License No. # 252880 American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED) Re-certification -
CARRINGTON COLLEGE
Vocational Nursing - License Number 252880
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