Christopher Almeda
Oxnard,CA
Summary
Currently applying for a position within a professional environment providing an opportunity for growth and career advancement. Providing quality and attentive vocational nurse skills in order to bring expertise in patient care in a medical setting. Highly accomplished in quickly building rapport with patients, performing assessments and using clinical knowledge and skills to treat patients. Committed to working as part of larger team to deliver high-quality care to diverse patient populations.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinic LVN Pulmonary
AMN Healthcare
Los Angeles, CA
05.2024 - Current
- Prepared exam rooms prior to patient visits including stocking supplies and ensuring equipment was functioning properly.
- Monitored patient progress and reported changes to the supervising RN or physician.
- Assisted with admission, discharge and transfer of patients from clinic setting.
- Performed routine clinical duties such as taking vital signs, collecting specimens, and providing wound care.
- Actively participated in team meetings discussing workflow processes within the clinic setting.
- Ensured a clean and safe environment for all clinic visitors and staff members.
- Collected specimens for laboratory testing per provider orders.
LVN Pharmacy Vaccine Administrator
Advantis Medical
San Rafael, CA
10.2023 - 11.2023
- Administered vaccines
LVN Outpatient Clinic During Strike Period
Kaiser Permanente
City Of Industry, CA
09.2023 - 10.2023
- Assisted in the admission, discharge and transfer of patients
- Maintained accurate medical records for each patient utilizing electronic health record systems.
- Collaborated with other healthcare providers including physicians, nurses and specialists in order to coordinate optimal patient care plans.
- Ensured compliance with all state laws governing nursing practice standards.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Snapnurse Travel
Visalia, CA
03.2022 - 05.2023
- Administered Vaccine Pfizer to Clients ages 12 and up
- Observed clients post-vaccine for 15 min and 30 minute sections
- Delivered vaccines to co-nurses prior to administration
- Accessed and input client information on computer prior to administration
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Favorite Staffing
Riverside, CA, Portland, OR
06.2021 - 02.2022
- Administrated Vaccine (Pfizer/Johnson and Johnson) to clients
- Observed clients post-vaccine for 15 min and 30 minute sections
- Delivered vaccines to co-nurses prior to administration
- Offered information and answered questions from public while advising on protective safeguards.
- Entered client records in centralized database for progress tracking.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
SnapNurse
Downey, CA
04.2021 - 06.2021
- Administered COVID vaccines to clients in a mobile setting.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
Substitute Teacher
Rowland Unified School District
Rowland Heights, CA
02.2012 - 03.2021
- Mentored, tutored, and instructed students in need of additional support after school and during planning times.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Assisted Healthcare Services
West Covina, CA
10.2019 - 01.2020
- Administered general care to patients, including recording of temperature and blood pressure with continuous feeding.
- Checked in on patients at regular intervals to record food and fluid intake and output, taking measures to promote healthy levels as needed.
Special Education Teacher
Los Angeles Unified School District
Los Angeles, CA
09.2003 - 06.2008
- Developed Individual Education Programs (IEP) to establish student outcome goals and define educational strategies; leveraged developmental practices and educational theories to achieve educational objectives.
- Organized and prepared instructional materials, communiqués, and reports.
Education
IV Certificate - Intravenous And Blood Withdrawal
Critical Care Training Center
North Hollywood, CA01-2023
Certificate - Vocational Nurse
Citrus College
Glendora, CA11 2015
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles, CAAssociate of Arts - Science
Marymount California University
Rolling Hills, CAHigh School Diploma -
Crespi Carmelite High School
Encino, CASkills
- Excellent classroom management
- Behavioral/cognitive skills development
- Social skills development
- Nursing Skills
- Computer Literate
- Organization and planning
- Trilingual (English, Filipino and Spanish)
- Teaching, tutoring and counseling
- Tutoring and after school help
- Curriculum development
- Calm under pressure
- Flexible and adaptive
Timeline
Clinic LVN Pulmonary
AMN Healthcare
05.2024 - Current
LVN Pharmacy Vaccine Administrator
Advantis Medical
10.2023 - 11.2023
LVN Outpatient Clinic During Strike Period
Kaiser Permanente
09.2023 - 10.2023
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Snapnurse Travel
03.2022 - 05.2023
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Favorite Staffing
06.2021 - 02.2022
Licensed Vocational Nurse
SnapNurse
04.2021 - 06.2021
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Assisted Healthcare Services
10.2019 - 01.2020
Substitute Teacher
Rowland Unified School District
02.2012 - 03.2021
Special Education Teacher
Los Angeles Unified School District
09.2003 - 06.2008
IV Certificate - Intravenous And Blood Withdrawal
Critical Care Training Center
Certificate - Vocational Nurse
Citrus College
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Loyola Marymount University
Associate of Arts - Science
Marymount California University
High School Diploma -
Crespi Carmelite High School
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