Destiny Garcia
Kerman,CA
Summary
Skilled Licensed Vocational Nurse implements nursing care, following physician orders in conformance with recognized nursing techniques, standards and administrative policies. Superb technical knowledge and high-level communications skills standardizing nursing practice towards quality care optimization. Prioritizes clinical and operational tasks in fast-paced emergent settings.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
LVN
Integrated Dermatology Group of Westlake Village
Westlake, CA
04.2022 - 01.2024
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques such as medication administration, nutrition management and disease prevention strategies.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical history.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
- Documented notes during patient visits.
- Kept facility stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Handled general office duties to support administrative staff during peak hours.
- Changed dressings on wounds to prevent infection and check for healing.
- Communicated with pharmacies for prescription refills on behalf of supervising physician.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Cleaned medical equipment or facilities.
- Prepared trays, instrument packs and surgical sets.
- Booked surgeries according to physician volume and maintained prompt turnaround times.
- Maintained sterile field while preparing specimens for histological processing.
- Assisted Mohs Surgeons in performing skin cancer excisions and reconstructive surgery.
- Dispensed topical anesthetics to patients prior to procedures.
- Performed cryotherapy treatments on patients.
Receptionist
Madera Community Hospital
Madera, CA
08.2018 - 07.2019
- Scheduled and confirmed appointments.
- Answered and directed incoming calls using multi-line telephone system.
- Served visitors by greeting, welcoming and directing to appropriate personnel.
- Updated and recorded customer or client information to maintain accounts.
- Processed payments and updated accounts to reflect balance changes.
- Scheduled and confirmed appointments and meetings for management team.
- Answered multi-line telephone with polite tone of voice to provide general information and answer inquiries.
- Supplied callers with office address and directions, employee email addresses and phone extensions.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Avalon Health Care Group
Madera, CA
10.2015 - 01.2018
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
Education
Certificate Of Vocatioal Nursing -
Institute of Technology - Clovis
10.2020
Nursing Assistant Certificate - C.N.A
Certified Nursing Assistant Avalon
08.2015
Skills
- Documentation Procedures Expert
- Proper Sterilization Techniques
- HIPAA Compliance
- Specimens Collection and Processing
- Clinical Documentation
- Wound Care
Timeline
LVN
Integrated Dermatology Group of Westlake Village
04.2022 - 01.2024
Receptionist
Madera Community Hospital
08.2018 - 07.2019
Certified Nursing Assistant
Avalon Health Care Group
10.2015 - 01.2018
Certificate Of Vocatioal Nursing -
Institute of Technology - Clovis
Nursing Assistant Certificate - C.N.A
Certified Nursing Assistant Avalon
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