Christina A. Dominguez
Apple Valley
Summary
Looking for a LVN position where I can utilize my nursing skills to the benefit of my patients and employer.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Amergis
Los Angeles
11.2024 - Current
- Student nurse for moderate to severe special needs student with Down syndrome/cerebral palsy, g-tube dependent
- Observed changes in patient conditions and reported any unusual findings to supervising physician or registered nurse.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate and respiration rate.
- Coordinated care provided by other healthcare professionals involved in patient's care plan.
- Maintained accurate patient records documenting treatments, medications administered and other pertinent information.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Utilized medical instruments safely and effectively while providing direct care to patients.
- Managed patients' hygiene with comprehensive care for toileting, bathing and grooming needs.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds, and managed catheters.
- Assisted with patient transfer activities utilizing appropriate equipment and safety measures.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Assisted with the administration of injections and IV fluids to patients.
- Worked with registered nurses to deliver comprehensive, high-quality care to patients.
- Evaluated patient responses to treatments; documented assessments in medical record system.
- Participated in continuing education programs to maintain licensure requirements.
- Provided wound care, including dressing changes and administering intravenous medications.
- Evaluated patient care procedural changes for effectiveness and made necessary adjustments.
- Assisted with patients' nutritional needs by setting up self-feeding assistance or directly feeding individuals with severely limited mobility.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Promoted culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting documentation and prevention.
- Applied interventions to progress patients toward wellness and address maintenance of wellness.
- Sterilized medical equipment and supplies with germicides, sterilizers and autoclaves.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
- Managed patient records, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
- Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
- Answered patients' calls to determine how to assist.
- Prepared or examined food trays for conformance to prescribed diet.
- Worked with social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
LVN| Charge/Med Nurse
Apple Valley Post Acute
Apple Valley
08.2020 - 10.2020
- Provided direct patient care such as skilled nursing assessment, G/T feeding, v/s, medication administration, monitoring, observed patient for therapeutic management and patient safety, provided accurate, timely documentation consistent with the plan of care and reported any COC to RN.
LVN | Home health/travel nurse
Gracelight Homecare
Victorville
08.2018 - 10.2019
- V/s, document symptoms, monitor patient health and update care plan accordingly. Administer medication and assist with pain management, clean and dress wounds, performed skilled nursing assessments, and reported any COC to MD.
LVN| Charge/Med Nurse
Knolls West Post Acute
Victorville
11.2017 - 05.2018
- Provided direct patient care such as skilled nursing assessment, G/T feeding, v/s, medication administration, monitoring, observed patient for therapeutic management and patient safety, provided accurate, timely documentation consistent with the plan of care and reported any COC to RN.
LVN
United Hospice Inc.
Victorville
05.2016 - 05.2017
- Assessed patients' vital signs. Performed medication reconciliation, all skilled nursing for end of life care according to orders. Note any new changes to RN, or MD. Performed nursing interventions agreed upon according to the plan of care created by the hospice team. Obtained all new orders, communicated, and documented each visit accurately, and within appropriate time constraints.
LVN Student Nurse
Nurse Knolls West Convalescent Hospital
Victorville
03.2014 - 09.2014
- Take vitals, head to toe assessments, blood pressure, respirations, pulse, and temperature. Check blood sugars, and monitor blood glucose for diabetic patients. Administer breathing treatments. Administer all injections and TB tests. Administer all prescribed medications. Performed all wound care and nursing interventions according to the patients' plan of care. Track and monitor patient health. Keeping track of input, output and document. Skilled in the insertion and care of NG tubes, and catheters. Maintain hygiene and patency of trachs, G-Tubes, chest tubes, colostomies, and drainage tubes. Experienced with transferring patients, turning, and ambulation as necessary. Help patients perform ADL's.
LVN Student Nurse
Veterans Home of California
01.2014 - 03.2014
- Take vitals, head to toe assessments, blood pressure, respirations, pulse, and temperature. Check blood sugars, and monitor blood glucose for diabetic patients. Administer breathing treatments. Administer all injections and TB tests. Administer all prescribed medications. Performed all wound care and nursing interventions according to the patients' plan of care. Track and monitor patient health. Keeping track of input, output and document. Skilled in the insertion and care of NG tubes, and catheters. Maintain hygiene and patency of trachs, G-Tubes, chest tubes, colostomies, and drainage tubes. Experienced with transferring patients, turning, and ambulation as necessary. Help patients perform ADL's.
LVN Student nurse
Desert Knolls Convalescent (Spring Valley Post Acute Center)
Victorville
07.2013 - 01.2014
- Take vitals: head to toe assessments, blood pressure, respirations, pulse, and temperature. Check blood sugars, and monitor blood glucose for diabetic patients. Administer breathing treatments. Administer all injections and TB tests. Administer all prescribed medications. Performed all wound care and nursing interventions according to the patients' plan of care. Track and monitor patient health. Keeping track of input, output and document. Skilled in the insertion and care of NG tubes, and catheters. Maintain hygiene and patency of trachs, G-Tubes, chest tubes, colostomies, and drainage tubes. Experienced with transferring patients, turning, and ambulation prn. Help patients perform ADL's.
Education
Diploma/LVN - Licensed Vocational Nursing
4-D College
Victorville, CaliforniaCertification
- BLS Certified, American Academy of CPR & First Aid, 04/13/22
- I.V. Therapy Certified, 04/03/16
- Blood Withdrawal Certified, 04/03/16
- ACLS Certified, 04/30/18
- PALS Certified, 05/01/18
Awards And Acknowledgments
- Received academic excellence awards in each of the 5 modules
- Upon Graduation received High Honors and gold ropes for academic excellence on G.P.A of 3.62
Timeline
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Amergis
11.2024 - Current
LVN| Charge/Med Nurse
Apple Valley Post Acute
08.2020 - 10.2020
LVN | Home health/travel nurse
Gracelight Homecare
08.2018 - 10.2019
LVN| Charge/Med Nurse
Knolls West Post Acute
11.2017 - 05.2018
LVN
United Hospice Inc.
05.2016 - 05.2017
LVN Student Nurse
Nurse Knolls West Convalescent Hospital
03.2014 - 09.2014
LVN Student Nurse
Veterans Home of California
01.2014 - 03.2014
LVN Student nurse
Desert Knolls Convalescent (Spring Valley Post Acute Center)
07.2013 - 01.2014
Diploma/LVN - Licensed Vocational Nursing
4-D College