Hi, I’m
Cybele Cagalawan
New Albany,IN
Summary
Dedicated LVN with extensive experience in wound care at Valley Healthcare Center, recognized for enhancing patient outcomes through compassionate care and meticulous clinical documentation. Proficient in infection control and medication administration, I effectively collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop tailored care plans, ensuring optimal recovery and patient satisfaction.
California-Licensed Vocational Nurse with proven expertise in managing total nursing care and administering prescribed medications and treatments according to approved nursing techniques. Assists in delivery of patient care through nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. Demonstrated competency directing and guiding patient teaching and activities to promote individual treatment programs.
Overview
11
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Valley Healthcare Center
LVN Wound Treatment Nurse
04.2024 - 05.2025
Job overview
- Provided high-quality wound care, reducing the risk of infection and promoting timely healing.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Administered medications accurately and in a timely manner, ensuring proper treatment for various conditions.
- Promoted a positive work environment among nursing staff through collaboration, open communication, and support.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patients regularly, swiftly identifying any changes in condition and addressing concerns promptly.
- Maintained thorough knowledge of emergency procedures, effectively responding to urgent situations when required.
- Enhanced patient care by providing compassionate and individualized attention, leading to improved health outcomes.
- Coordinated with healthcare providers to schedule diagnostic tests for patients, expediting care plans as necessary.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans tailored to patients'' needs.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times, fostering trust and rapport with those under my care.
- Contributed to infection control measures by adhering to strict hygiene protocols and educating staff on best practices.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
The Rehabilitation Center Of Bakersfield
LVN Wound Treatment Nurse
03.2022 - 03.2024
Job overview
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
San Joaquin Healthcare Center
LVN Charge Nurse
03.2020 - 03.2022
Job overview
- 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.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts through efficient handoff reports that highlighted critical information for incoming nurses.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
The Rehabilitation Center Of Bakersfield
LVN Charge Nurse
10.2018 - 03.2020
Job overview
- 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.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
Leisure Glen Post Acute Care Center
LVN Wound Treatment Nurse
04.2017 - 10.2018
Job overview
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Reduced infection rates through diligent monitoring and proper treatment of patients'' wounds.
Sherman Village Healthcare Center
LVN Floor Nurse
09.2015 - 04.2017
Job overview
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and maintain licensure requirements.
- Contributed to a safe working environment by following infection control protocols and accurately reporting incidents or concerns.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop customized treatment plans based on thorough assessments of patients'' medical histories, symptoms, and diagnoses.
- Collected and documented vital signs to maintain current records of patients' conditions.
- Acted as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers to facilitate open communication and ensure all parties were informed of critical care decisions.
- Managed medication cart and dispensed pills, oral therapies and intramuscular injections to patients on long term floor.
Kindred Hospital Los Angeles
LVN Floor Nurse
09.2014 - 09.2015
Job overview
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and maintain licensure requirements.
- Contributed to a safe working environment by following infection control protocols and accurately reporting incidents or concerns.
- Collected and documented vital signs to maintain current records of patients' conditions.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop customized treatment plans based on thorough assessments of patients'' medical histories, symptoms, and diagnoses.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families, fostering trust and open communication during difficult times.
- Examined and treated patients' injuries and pressure wounds to promote healing.
- Acted as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers to facilitate open communication and ensure all parties were informed of critical care decisions.
- Maintained accurate records of residents' healthcare treatments and responses.
- Reduced medication errors through meticulous attention to detail when administering treatments and medications.
- Administered basic patient care and treatments by dressing wounds, treating bedsores, giving enemas and performing catheterizations.
Education
San Pedro CollegeDavao City, Philippines
Bachelor of Science from Psychology
03-2009
Skills
- Compassionate care
- Medication administration
- Diabetes management
- Clinical documentation
- Wound care
- Infection control
- Catheter care
- Behavioral health support
- Nursing care planning
- Charting and documentation
- Postoperative care
- HIPAA compliance
- Documentation accuracy
Certification
- Wound Care Certification Exam by Wound Learning Academy SNF Wound Care
Languages
Tagalog
Full Professional
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
LVN Wound Treatment Nurse
Valley Healthcare Center
04.2024 - 05.2025
LVN Wound Treatment Nurse
The Rehabilitation Center Of Bakersfield
03.2022 - 03.2024
LVN Charge Nurse
San Joaquin Healthcare Center
03.2020 - 03.2022
LVN Charge Nurse
The Rehabilitation Center Of Bakersfield
10.2018 - 03.2020
LVN Wound Treatment Nurse
Leisure Glen Post Acute Care Center
04.2017 - 10.2018
LVN Floor Nurse
Sherman Village Healthcare Center
09.2015 - 04.2017
LVN Floor Nurse
Kindred Hospital Los Angeles
09.2014 - 09.2015
San Pedro College
Bachelor of Science from Psychology
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