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Claudia Alcala

Bakersfield,CA

Summary

Seasoned LVN Charge Nurse with a proven track record at Brookdale Riverwalk, excelling in patient care coordination and medication administration. Demonstrated ability to improve patient satisfaction scores significantly, showcasing exceptional team collaboration and clinical judgment. Expert in infection control protocols, ensuring high-quality care and safety.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

LVN Charge Nurse

Brookdale Riverwalk
10.2023 - Current
  • Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
  • Oversaw patient conditions, administered medicine, performed interventions and took detailed records.
  • Promoted continuity of care by maintaining comprehensive medical records and updating physicians on significant changes in patients'' conditions.
  • Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.

LVN Charge Nurse

Montrose Springs
01.2013 - 07.2022
  • Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
  • Oversaw patient conditions, administered medicine, performed interventions and took detailed records.
  • Promoted continuity of care by maintaining comprehensive medical records and updating physicians on significant changes in patients'' conditions.
  • Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.

Infection Preventionist

Montrose Springs
08.2022 - 07.2024
  • Provided comprehensive training for staff on proper hand hygiene, personal protective equipment usage, and other infection control practices to minimize risks.
  • Served as a liaison between departments to facilitate communication regarding best practices in infection prevention and control.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for effective infection prevention strategies and policy development.
  • Facilitated ongoing risk assessments for healthcare-associated infections by identifying potential vulnerabilities in current practices or systems and recommending strategies to address these concerns.

LVN Charge Nurse

Country Manor Nursing Home
05.2009 - 04.2014
  • Maximized staff productivity by organizing schedules according to skill mix, workload distribution, and staffing levels requirements.
  • Improved patient care by implementing an efficient patient monitoring system and coordinating with interdisciplinary teams.
  • Increased patient satisfaction scores by actively listening to patients'' needs, providing compassionate care, and addressing concerns promptly.

Education

Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing

Los Angeles Pacific University
Azusa, CA

Skills

  • Medication administration
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Patient care coordination
  • Team collaboration
  • Patient assessments
  • Documentation accuracy
  • Privacy and confidentiality
  • Quality improvement
  • Infection control protocols
  • Delegation
  • Wound care management
  • Resident care
  • Clinical judgment
  • Care plan development
  • Geriatric care
  • Infection control
  • Wound care
  • Patient education
  • Analytical thinking
  • Attention to detail
  • Patient charting
  • Conditions reporting
  • Specimen collection
  • Responsible and dependable

Timeline

LVN Charge Nurse

Brookdale Riverwalk
10.2023 - Current

Infection Preventionist

Montrose Springs
08.2022 - 07.2024

LVN Charge Nurse

Montrose Springs
01.2013 - 07.2022

LVN Charge Nurse

Country Manor Nursing Home
05.2009 - 04.2014

Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing

Los Angeles Pacific University

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