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Deborah Gruber, Licensed Vocational Nurse

Danville,CA

Summary

Licensed Vocational Nurse with IV therapy, blood draw, and BLS certification. 10+ years of clinical experience across hospital, post-op, and orthopedic care. Skilled in trauma-informed care coordination and patient advocacy, with a focus on safety, empathy, and continuity.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Patient Care Coordinator/Advanced CMA

Stanford Hospital
04.2020 - 10.2023
  • Delivered high-volume orthopedic care in a tertiary hospital setting, assisting with fracture management, post-op recovery, wound care, and splint/cast application and removal; collaborated with surgeons and nursing staff to ensure timely, compassionate treatment in acute care
  • Monitored and documented vital signs; supported pain management protocols.
  • Managed high-volume administrative tasks in EPIC EHR (100+ messages)
  • Coordinated care between patients and multidisciplinary teams, ensuring clear communication and seamless support across clinical roles.

Certified Medical Assistant

Washington Hospital
01.2018 - 12.2019
  • Delivered orthopedic care and coordinated support across providers, handling procedures, patient education, vitals, and EPIC documentation in a high-volume setting.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Brightstar Care
08.2016 - 12.2017
  • Delivered direct care across acute and long-term settings, including one-on-one in-home support for a paraplegic client, assisting with ADLS.

Education

Licensed Vocational Nursing -

Gurnick Academy
Sacramento, CA
01.2025

Certified Medical Assistant -

Contra Costa Medical Career College
Antioch, CA
01.2018

Skills

  • Pre & Post-operative care
  • Tertiary Hospital
  • Wound care
  • EPIC EHR proficiency
  • Discharge planning & follow up care support
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Insurance verification including prior authorization
  • Pain management
  • Infection control
  • Medication administration
  • IV Therapy & Blood Draw

Certification

  • American Heart Association 2024-2026 BLS/CPR
  • Gurnick Academy 2025 IV Therapy & Blood Draw

Timeline

Patient Care Coordinator/Advanced CMA

Stanford Hospital
04.2020 - 10.2023

Certified Medical Assistant

Washington Hospital
01.2018 - 12.2019

Certified Nursing Assistant

Brightstar Care
08.2016 - 12.2017

Licensed Vocational Nursing -

Gurnick Academy

Certified Medical Assistant -

Contra Costa Medical Career College