Claudia Vazquez Aviles
Whittier,CA
Summary
Compassionate Wound Care RN with broad experience in clinical nursing and specialized knowledge in wound care management. Possess strong assessment skills, adept at evaluating patient conditions and implementing suitable treatment plans. Demonstrated ability to educate patients on wound care protocols, contributing to improved health outcomes. Well-versed in collaborating with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Wound care RN
PIH
02.2018 - Current
- Provided specialized wound care treatments such as debridement, dressing changes, topical medications, and compression therapy.
- Performed regular assessments to monitor healing progress of wounds.
- Educated patients on proper wound management techniques including nutrition, hygiene and prevention strategies.
- Developed individualized care plans for each patient based on their specific needs.
- Collaborated with other members of the health care team to coordinate optimal patient care plans.
- Ordered laboratory tests to assess infection levels in wounds or surrounding tissues.
- Developed protocols for treating various types of wounds such as pressure ulcers, diabetic ulcers, burns, and traumatic injuries.
Kindred hospital Westminster RN
01.2016 - 01.2021
- Assessed patient's condition and monitored vital signs.
- Provided care to critically ill patients in a fast-paced environment.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient care.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, treatments, and medications administered in electronic medical record system.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary team members to develop individualized plans of care for each patient.
- Monitored ventilator settings and adjusted as needed according to physician orders or established protocols.
- Responded quickly and effectively to code blue situations for cardiopulmonary resuscitation and advanced cardiac life support.
- Recognized changes in patient conditions, promptly notified physicians, and implemented appropriate interventions as necessary.
- Assisted with end-of-life decisions by providing guidance and education regarding available options.
- Performed bedside procedures such as wound dressing changes, catheterizations, IV starts and changes, tracheostomy care.
- Prioritized multiple tasks while maintaining excellent standards of care delivery.
Kindred hospital Westminster LVN
01.2008 - 01.2016
- Assessed patient needs and developed individualized plans of care.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients on a medical-surgical floor.
- Monitored vital signs, including temperature, pulse, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
- Administered medications as prescribed by physician orders.
- Observed changes in the condition of patients and reported any significant findings to physicians or other healthcare professionals.
- Assisted with transferring patients from beds to strhers or wheelchairs using proper body mechanics techniques.
- Ensured that all equipment was properly maintained according to established standards of practice.
Kindred hospital Westminster CAN
01.1999 - 01.2005
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Transported patients to treatment units, using wheelchair or strher.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
- Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
- Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
- Collected specimens for testing purposes upon request from physicians or nurses.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
Kindred hospital Westminster Monitor tech
- Assisted nurses in monitoring patient vital signs and documenting changes.
- Observed cardiac monitors for arrhythmias or other irregularities.
- Maintained accurate records of patient observations and reported any abnormal findings to the nurse in charge.
- Performed basic clerical duties such as filing, copying, and faxing documents related to patient care.
Education
Skills
- Ability to think critically
- Delivered of care to individuals, family’s communities, and multiple cultural populations
- Stablish an effective- patient/ coworkers relationship
- Wound vac management
- Geriatric treatment knowledge
- Diabetes management
- Ventilator care and management
- Body mechanics knowledge
- IV drugs therapy management
- Complex wound care treatment
- Medication and IV administration
- Treatment Planning
- Patient Education
- Data Collection
- Family Education
- Wound Care
- Critical Care
- Complex wound care
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Certification
- RN CA LICENSE
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Wound care RN
PIH
02.2018 - Current
Kindred hospital Westminster RN
01.2016 - 01.2021
Kindred hospital Westminster LVN
01.2008 - 01.2016
Kindred hospital Westminster CAN
01.1999 - 01.2005
Kindred hospital Westminster Monitor tech
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