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Claudia Y Nagera

Lancaster,CA

Summary

Dedicated Licensed Vocational Nurse with extensive experience at Antelope Valley Care Center, excelling in patient assessment and medication administration. Proven ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, ensuring optimal patient outcomes. Strong clinical judgment and effective communication skills drive success in delivering high-quality care and education to patients and families across various settings, including long-term care, rehabilitation, and acute care. Committed to promoting patient well-being and ensuring adherence to healthcare regulations, and within the scope of practice.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Antelope Valley Care Center
Lancaster, CA
06.2024 - Current
  • Provide direct nursing care to patients in accordance with care plans developed by R.N.s and physicians.
  • Administer medications and treatments per physician's orders, and monitor patient responses.
  • Document all care accurately in EMR systems (e.g., PCC).
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
  • Educate patients and families on care procedures and discharge planning.
  • Assist with ADLs (Activities of Daily Living) and monitored vital signs for 29+ patients daily.
  • Provide wound care, catheterization/ cath care, and G-tube feedings per protocol.
  • Participate in infection control, safety, and compliance initiatives.
  • Support patients with dementia, post-operative recovery, acute, and chronic illnesses.

AVMC Clinicals

Career Care Institute
Lancaster, CA
09.2023 - 05.2024
  • Responded promptly when called upon for assistance during emergency situations or code blue events.
  • Documented information about patient care, vitals and condition markers in computer system.
  • Maintained a safe environment for all patients through proper infection control practices.
  • Answered patients' calls to determine how to assist.
  • Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to patients.
  • Collected blood, urine or sputum from patients to perform routine laboratory tests.
  • Assisted with wound care management, including dressing changes and monitoring for signs of infection.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Friendship Manor Nursing Home
National City, CA
05.2018 - 12.2021
  • Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
  • Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
  • Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
  • Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
  • Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
  • Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
  • Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.

Education

License Vocational Nurse

Career Care Institute
Lancaster, CA
05-2024

Skills

  • Patient assessment
  • Medication administration
  • Wound care management
  • Communication skills
  • Team collaboration
  • Electronic Medical Records (PCC)
  • Patient and Family Education
  • Infection control
  • Vital Signs Monitoring
  • Time management
  • Foley catheter and G-tube care
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • IV Therapy Certified

Languages

Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Native/ Bilingual

Certification

  • IV Therapy/ Blood Withdrawal; May 7, 2024
  • BLS; March 14, 2025

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Antelope Valley Care Center
06.2024 - Current

AVMC Clinicals

Career Care Institute
09.2023 - 05.2024

Certified Nursing Assistant

Friendship Manor Nursing Home
05.2018 - 12.2021

License Vocational Nurse

Career Care Institute

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