Claudette Araneta
Lancaster,CA
Summary
Skilled Licensed Nurse offering 15+ years of experience in the field. Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Wound Care Nurse
Ellison John Transitional Care Center
10.2023 - Current
- Evaluated patients'' wounds and recommended appropriate treatments, expediting the healing process.
- Treated and carefully tended to vascular and diabetic ulcers.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to implement interventions for wound healing and skin breakdown prevention.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive treatment plans, resulting in improved patient outcomes.
- Implemented plans to prevent pressure ulcers and other wound developments.
- Conducted regular assessments of patients'' wounds to monitor progress and adjust treatment plans accordingly.
- Reduced wound infection rates through strict adherence to aseptic protocols and proper wound dressing procedures.
- Educated patients and caregivers on proper at-home wound care, promoting self-management and reducing complications.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives focused on enhancing overall wound care services within the facility.
- Reduced risk of infection with meticulous wound cleaning and dressing techniques.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate education on wound care management and prevention strategies.
Home Health Nurse
Good Life Home Health Care Services, Inc.
08.2021 - Current
- Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Perform patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Cared for wounds and provided treatments using aseptic techniques.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management
- Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
Home Health Nurse
Dependable Home Health
12.2011 - Current
- Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Administer medication as prescribed by the patient's Physician and performed catheterization.
- Coordinate with Nurse Supervisor, Physicians and anyone else involved in the patient's care plan
- Listen to patient and respond to concerns or requests
- Cared for wounds and provided treatments.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Admission Treatment Nurse
Antelope Valley Care Center
05.2023 - 10.2023
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on emerging wound care techniques, ensuring high-quality patient care.
- Reduced infection rates through diligent monitoring and proper treatment of patients'' wounds.
- Contributed to positive clinical outcomes by following evidence-based guidelines for various types of wounds such as pressure ulcers, surgical wounds, and diabetic ulcers.
- Administered prescribed medications as part of wound treatment regimens, promoting proper healing.
Education
DIPLOMA - LVN
PACIFIC COLLEGE
Cerritos, CA03.2004
UNDERGRADUATE - UNDERGRADUATE
ANTELOPE VALLEY COLLEGE
Lancaster, CA12.1999
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Management
Philippine School of Business Administrations
Manila, Philippines03.1997
High School Diploma -
ROOSEVELT HIGH SCHOOL
Cainta Rizal, Philippines03.1992
Skills
- Patient Assessments
- Patient safety
- Patient education
- HIPAA Compliance
- Documentation
- Professionalism
- Organization and Time management
- Ability to work directly with patients, families, and doctors
- Experience dressing wounds and administering medication, insulin
- Patient relationship building
- Diabetes management
- Home Health Care
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-solving abilities
- Compassionate and Caring
- Excellent Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Organizational Skills
- Pressure Wound Treatment
- Pressure Ulcer Prevention
- Ethical Practice
- Geriatric Nursing
- Clinical Documentation
- Catheter Care
- Educating Families
Timeline
Wound Care Nurse
Ellison John Transitional Care Center
10.2023 - Current
Admission Treatment Nurse
Antelope Valley Care Center
05.2023 - 10.2023
Home Health Nurse
Good Life Home Health Care Services, Inc.
08.2021 - Current
Home Health Nurse
Dependable Home Health
12.2011 - Current
DIPLOMA - LVN
PACIFIC COLLEGE
UNDERGRADUATE - UNDERGRADUATE
ANTELOPE VALLEY COLLEGE
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Management
Philippine School of Business Administrations
High School Diploma -
ROOSEVELT HIGH SCHOOL
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