Cecelia Ornelas
Retired LVN / Staff nurse/ Companion
Carpinteria
Summary
Dynamic retired LVN with extensive experience at Self Employed Services, excelling in medication administration and patient education. Proven track record in enhancing patient outcomes through effective care plan development and compassionate support. Skilled in infection control and fostering strong patient relationships, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and promoting safety.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Retired LVN/ Companion
Self Employed Services
10.2022 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed, ensuring patient safety and compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in patient conditions, facilitating timely medical interventions.
- Educated patients and families on health management strategies, enhancing understanding of care plans and medication use.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans, improving patient outcomes and satisfaction.
- Assisted in wound care and hygiene maintenance, promoting infection control and patient comfort during recovery.
- Conducted routine assessments to evaluate patient needs, adapting care approaches for optimal effectiveness.
- Trained junior nurses on best practices in patient care protocols, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
- Implemented quality assurance measures to enhance service delivery standards within nursing practice framework.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Prevented medication errors by meticulously reviewing physician orders and administering medications as prescribed.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Promoted patient safety through vigilant monitoring of vital signs and reporting any abnormalities to the appropriate healthcare provider promptly.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Facilitated effective communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care during transitions between facilities or levels of care.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Advocated for patients'' needs effectively, working closely with healthcare providers to develop and implement appropriate care plans.
Education
LVN - Nursing Education
SBCC
Santa Barbara, CA06.2000
Skills
Medication administration
Geriatric care
HIPAA compliance
Catheter care
Compassionate care
Patient care
Clinical judgment
Patient education
Direct patient care
Infection control
Patient assessment
Mental health support
Healthcare software proficiency
Documentation accuracy
Diabetes management
Workflow coordination
Nutrition support
Treatment plan implementation
Medical examination
Care plan development
Anatomy
HIPAA guideline adherence
Patient and family communication
Care plans
Treatment outcome monitoring
Screening and triaging
Nursing processes
Reporting and documentation
Personal hygiene support
Vital signs
Patient relationship building
Caregiving skills
Immunization administration
Patient assessments
Wound care
Breathing treatments
Emergency response
Medication dispensing
Physical assessment
Clinical documentation
ADL assistance
Patient management
Documenting intake
Family communication
Home health care
Patient intake
Behavioral assessment
Chronic disease management
Inpatient care
Patient triaging
Medical records management
Health education
Patient evaluations
Outpatient care
Palliative care
Preventive care
Pulse oximetry tracking
Staff supervision
Indirect patient care
Writing reports
Maintaining nutrition
Care planning
Case management
Rehabilitation techniques
Regulatory requirements
Trauma-informed care
Verbal and written communication
End-of-life care
Pain management
Quality assurance
Counting narcotics
Licensed practical nurse
Charting and recording
Multi-tasking and prioritization
HIPAA protocols
Samples collection
State licensed practical nurse
Documenting incidents
Medical records security
Biomedical hazard disposal
Educating families
Cultural competence
Caring for wounds
Vocational support
Staff direction and task delegation
Empathetic and compassionate
Tracking symptoms
Additional Information
I am very observant when it comes to certain people and certain situations. I learn quickly and still have the confidence and desire to continue to help others.
Timeline
Retired LVN/ Companion
Self Employed Services
10.2022 - Current
LVN - Nursing Education
SBCC