Claudette Araneta
Lancaster,CA
Summary
Compassionate Treatment Nurse with expertise in wound care, patient education, and team collaboration. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction and ensure compliance with safety protocols.
Dedicated nursing professional experienced in developing individualized care plans and educating families on health management. Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail drive improved patient outcomes and satisfaction.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Treatment Nurse
The Ellison John Transitional Care Center
09.2024 - Current
- Administered medication and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
- Monitored patient vital signs, documenting changes and reporting concerns to nursing staff.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care strategies for patients.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans, enhancing understanding of health management.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and best practices.
- Mentored junior nurses on procedural standards, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
- Evaluated patient progress, modifying care plans based on clinical assessments and feedback.
- Educated patients and their families on wound care management, promoting a faster healing process.
- Contributed to positive clinical outcomes by following evidence-based guidelines for various types of wounds such as pressure ulcers, surgical wounds, and diabetic ulcers.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing timely and accurate wound care treatments.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by providing compassionate, personalized nursing care during treatments.
- Maintained patient confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA regulations when discussing wound care treatments and related matters with other healthcare professionals.
- Conducted regular assessments of patients'' wounds to evaluate progress and adjust treatments accordingly.
- Administered prescribed medications as part of wound treatment regimens, promoting proper healing.
- Enhanced patients'' comfort levels by addressing individual needs and preferences during treatments.
- Assisted in training new nursing staff on best practices for wound care and treatment protocols.
- Developed strong relationships with referring physicians, fostering a collaborative approach to patient-centered wound care management strategies.
- Reduced infection rates through diligent monitoring and proper treatment of patients'' wounds.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
Home Health LVN
Dependable Home Health
01.2012 - 12.2023
- Took samples such as blood and urine to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and best practices.
- Delivered comprehensive patient assessments and developed individualized care plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
- Provided basic patient care and treatment, such as administering insulin, flu vaccine, taking temperature and blood pressure and dressing wounds.
- Educated patients and caregivers on disease processes, medications, plans of care and individualized treatment plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management, medication use, and lifestyle modifications.
- Implemented infection control measures and maintained compliance with regulatory standards during home visits.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
Education
Licensed Nursing - VN
Pacific College
Costa Mesa, CA05.2004
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management
Philippine School Of Business Administration
Philippines03-1997
High School Diploma -
Roosevelt
Philippines03.1992
Skills
- Documenting intake
- Catheter care
- Physical assessment
- Wound care
- Patient relationship building
- Patient assessments
- Pain management
- Family communication
- Infection control
- Preventive care
- Care planning
- Diabetes management
- Maintaining nutrition
- Samples collection
- Empathetic and compassionate
- HIPAA protocols
- Caring for wounds
- Educating families
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Compassionate and caring
- Basic life support
- Excellent communication
Timeline
Treatment Nurse
The Ellison John Transitional Care Center
09.2024 - Current
Home Health LVN
Dependable Home Health
01.2012 - 12.2023
Licensed Nursing - VN
Pacific College
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management
Philippine School Of Business Administration
High School Diploma -
Roosevelt