Cynthia De La Garza
Fresno,CA
Summary
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
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health LVN
Recovery Solutions
08.2022 - Current
- Initial contact and responsible for enrolling all new patients who have been identified to be PC 1370 (IST) Incompetent to Stand Trial for felony defendants at Fresno County Jail.
- Rapport building, primary daily support staff for optimal engagement.
- Daily encounters with patients are provided for the goal of program participation, medication adherence and competency education. Provide patient education on health care, mental health stability and prescribed medications.
- Assess patient barriers for competency (cognitive, psychiatric, cultural) while collaborating with team staff that includes prescriber, clinicians, medical staff, including charge nurse.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs and documenting relevant information in electronic medical records
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Assist with tele-psych appointments, Spanish interpretation as needed, patient transfers, and discharge planning of patient.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans.
- Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
- Maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.
- Deliver culturally competent care that respect diverse patient populations, unique values, beliefs, and traditions.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork through active participation in unit meetings, performance improvement initiatives, and collaborative problem-solving efforts.
- Advocated for the rights of individuals experiencing mental health challenges within the healthcare system.
- Coordinate with pharmacy staff to ensure accurate medication dispensing, minimizing errors.
- Administer prescribed medications promptly and accurately, ensuring proper dosage and monitoring for side effects. Monitored patient reactions to medications and treatments, quickly addressing adverse reactions.
LVN
Fresno Unified School District
03.2019 - 08.2022
- Assessed patients' basic vitals, temperature, pulse, SpO2, respirations, and blood pressure.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Assisted and Evaluated special needs patients with G-tube feedings, catheter output, checked for signs and symptoms of infection, seizures, and discomfort.
- Attained vitals and glucose levels; reported abnormal levels to charge nurse
- Administered VFC routine vaccinations, insulin, and flu vaccines; ensuring that injection site is clean and in correct bodily location with needle at correct angle
- Prepare for a student's physical with basic vitals, weight and BMI information.
- Trained in EZIZ, CAIR, and CHDP
- Float team in order to cover school nurse triage and any procedures that may be needed for FUSD students
Receptionist
Central Valley Regional Center
09.2007 - 12.2014
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Madera Community College
Madera, CA12-2022
Licensed Vocational Nurse -
Clovis Adult Education
Clovis, CA09.2018
Certified Nursing Assistant -
Fresno Adult School
Fresno, CA11.2015
Skills
- Bilingual-English/Spanish
- Licensed LVN
- Trained in HIPPA guidelines
- CPR/BLS Certified
- Valid CA Driver's License
- Mental Health
- Psychiatric Nursing
- Direct Patient Care
- Compassionate Care
- Immunization Administration
- Medication Dispensing
- Mental Health Support
- Nursing Fundamentals
- Med-Surg
- Pharmacology
- Growth and Development
- Maternity
- Pediatrics
- ER Experience
- G-Tube and Trach Care
Personal Information
Title: LVN
Certification
- LVN License, 701856, 04/30/26
- IV Therapy and Blood Withdrawal
- Current CPR/BLS
- (CHDP) Audiometric Screening and Play Audiometry
- (CHDP) Vision Screening
Areasofknowledgeandskills
- Bilingual-English/Spanish
- Licensed LVN and CNA, RNA, HHA and Acute Care Certification
- Trained in HIPPA guidelines
- CPR/BLS Certified
- 55 WPM Typing
- 10 Key by Touc
Languages
Spanish
Timeline
Mental Health LVN
Recovery Solutions
08.2022 - Current
LVN
Fresno Unified School District
03.2019 - 08.2022
Receptionist
Central Valley Regional Center
09.2007 - 12.2014
Certified Nursing Assistant -
Fresno Adult School
Associate of Science - Nursing
Madera Community College
Licensed Vocational Nurse -
Clovis Adult Education
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