Edith Avila
Compton,CA
Summary
Dedicated Licensed Vocational Nurse with experience in patient care, medical assisting, and long-term care. Bilingual in English/Spanish, skilled in vital signs, medication administration, and patient advocacy. Seeking to contribute to a skilled nursing or clinical team focused on safety, compliance, and compassionate care.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Vocational Nursing Student
Norwalk Skilled Nursing
Norwalk, CA
08.2025 - 09.2025
- Assisted with meal service, including passing breakfast and lunch trays and ensuring patients were safely positioned.
- Provided feeding support for patients unable to feed themselves, promoting dignity and comfort.
- Prepared medications for med pass, including crushing tablets for patients with swallowing difficulties, under supervision.
- Supported the treatment nurse with wound care, including dressing changes and monitoring for infection.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment while supporting patient activities of daily living (ADLs).
Licensed Vocational Nursing Student
Imperial Healthcare
La Mirada, CA
03.2025 - 08.2025
- Assisted with meal service, including passing out breakfast and lunch trays, preparing coffee, and ensuring patients were positioned safely to eat.
- Provided feeding support for patients unable to feed themselves, promoting dignity and comfort.
- Collected and reported morning glucose checks for diabetic patients, promptly notifying charge nurses of abnormal readings.
- Prepared medications, including crushing tablets for patients with swallowing difficulties, under supervision.
- Picked up trays and maintained a clean, safe environment for residents.
- Supported patients with activities of daily living (ADLs), ensuring proper positioning and comfort during meals.
Licensed Vocational Nursing Student
Rio Hondo Subacute
Montebello, CA
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Performed tracheostomy care, including suctioning and airway management to maintain patient safety.
- Administered medications via gastrostomy (G-tube) with accuracy and adherence to physician orders.
- Provided wound care, including dressing changes and monitoring for signs of infection.
- Collected and documented vital signs to support ongoing patient assessment and care planning.
- Assisted with safe patient transfers using proper body mechanics and equipment.
- Supported patients with activities of daily living (ADLs), including showering and hygiene needs.
- Ensured airway clearance by monitoring and removing secretions to promote respiratory stability.
Medical Assistant / Technician
Tri-City Medical Group
Los Angeles, CA
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Performed vital signs, pulse oximetry, and patient charting.
- Conducted venipunctures, capillary punctures, urinalysis, and specimen collection.
- Assisted with 3-lead ECGs and diagnostic testing.
- Processed home health, physical therapy, and oxygen therapy orders.
- Maintained HIPAA/OSHA compliance and safe patient environments.
- Supported bilingual communication with patients and families.
Education
Coursework - undefined
Medical Allied Career Center
Santa Fe Springs, CA01.2026
Medical Assistant / Phlebotomist Program - undefined
Downey Adult School
Downey, CA01.2021
Skills
- Patient assessment & vital signs
- Medication administration & injections
- Wound care & bandaging
- Specimen collection & urinalysis
- ECG monitoring & diagnostic testing
- Documentation & compliance protocols
- Infection prevention & safety standards
- Bilingual communication (English/Spanish)
Certification
- Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) – [Pending/2026]
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- Medical Assistant
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- HIPAA / OSHA
- Phlebotomy
Timeline
Licensed Vocational Nursing Student
Norwalk Skilled Nursing
08.2025 - 09.2025
Licensed Vocational Nursing Student
Imperial Healthcare
03.2025 - 08.2025
Licensed Vocational Nursing Student
Rio Hondo Subacute
01.2024 - 01.2025
Medical Assistant / Technician
Tri-City Medical Group
01.2018 - 01.2020
Coursework - undefined
Medical Allied Career Center
Medical Assistant / Phlebotomist Program - undefined
Downey Adult School