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Elena Atencio

Laguna Niguel,CA

Summary

Diligent Registered Nurse with a comprehensive background in patient care. Successfully managed diverse patient cases, demonstrating a knack for quick decision-making and compassionate care. Utilizes advanced nursing techniques and fosters a supportive healthcare environment.

Driven, hardworking, Registered Nurse, and former Licensed Vocational Nurse, bringing demonstrated patient care, medication monitoring, and treatment management expertise. Adaptable and resilient with strong attention to detail, clinical expertise, and knowledge. Bringing a 9-year record of success in nursing and desiring an RN position.

Healthcare professional with a robust history in clinical environments, dedicated to improving patient outcomes and ensuring high-quality care. Adept at collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to provide holistic patient care and adapt to evolving healthcare needs. Recognized for strong clinical skills and compassionate approach to patient interactions.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

RN Staff Nurse

Clipboard Health
02.2025 - Current
  • Providing exceptional nursing care to patients at skilled nursing facilities throughout Orange, San Diego, and Los Angeles Counties in California utilizing clinical expertise, critical thinking, nursing judgment, and a caring attitude
  • Proactively identified potential patient safety risks, taking corrective actions to prevent harm or injury.
  • Served as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers to facilitate clear communication and coordination of care plans.
  • Provided compassionate and empathetic support to patients and their families during difficult situations.
  • Maintained accurate and detailed records of patient assessments, treatments, and progress notes for seamless continuity of care.
  • Educated patients on disease prevention and management, promoting healthier lifestyles.
  • Assisted physicians during medical procedures, ensuring accurate delivery of care as prescribed by the healthcare provider.
  • Implemented effective time-management strategies to optimize productivity while maintaining high-quality patient care standards.
  • Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a more cohesive and efficient team environment.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop comprehensive patient care plans, improving patient outcomes.
  • Administered vaccinations and conducted health screenings for early detection of illnesses or diseases among patients.
  • Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Clipboard Health
09.2020 - Current
  • Providing exceptional nursing care to patients at skilled nursing facilities throughout Orange, San Diego, and Los Angeles Counties in California utilizing clinical expertise, critical thinking, nursing judgment, and a caring attitude
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
  • Prevented medication errors by meticulously reviewing physician orders and administering medications as prescribed.
  • Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Promoted patient safety through vigilant monitoring of vital signs and reporting any abnormalities to the appropriate healthcare provider promptly.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • Facilitated effective communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care during transitions between facilities or levels of care.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Administered medications and injections to patients.
  • Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned RN and physician.
  • Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
  • Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.

LVN Charge Nurse

Medely
05.2020 - Current
  • Providing exceptional medical care to COVID-19 patients in skilled nursing facilities throughout Los Angeles and Orange Counties
  • Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
  • Oversaw patient conditions, administered medicine, performed interventions and took detailed records.

LVN Hospice Nurse

Athena Hospice
11.2018 - 01.2023
  • Providing skilled nursing care, comfort, and emotional support to hospice patients and their families inpatients' homes throughout Orange County, California
  • Administered medications accurately and in a timely manner, ensuring proper treatment for various conditions.
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
  • Monitored vital signs and assessed patients regularly, swiftly identifying any changes in condition and addressing concerns promptly.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.

LVN

Allure Medical Staffing, Inc
07.2017 - 01.2023
  • Providing skilled nursing care to patients at various skilled nursing facilities throughout Orange County, California
  • Providing Pfizer-Biotech Covid-19 vaccine to the patients in skilled nursing facilities
  • Administered medications accurately and in a timely manner, ensuring proper treatment for various conditions.
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
  • Monitored vital signs and assessed patients regularly, swiftly identifying any changes in condition and addressing concerns promptly.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.

LVN

Mission Home Health, Urgent Home Health Care, Salus Home Health
11.2016 - 06.2018
  • Responsible for assessing patients and reporting findings to MD and RN as necessary
  • Providing skilled nursing care to patients in their home setting
  • Responsible for accurate documentation of each skilled nursing visit
  • Responsible for following the company's policies and procedures in case of an incident
  • Promote the maintenance of health and prevention of illness, patient education
  • Collaborate with medical and other healthcare providers to carry out orders
  • Administered medications accurately and in a timely manner, ensuring proper treatment for various conditions.
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.

LVN/field supervisor & Wellness Nurse

Five Star Villa Valencia Assisted Living
03.2016 - 07.2016
  • Responsible for providing general nursing patient care
  • Administer medications, injections, and blood glucose monitoring
  • Maintaining accurate MAR and nursing notes
  • Responsible for visiting clients and updating patient's plan of care as a field supervisor
  • Promote the maintenance of health and prevention of illness
  • Collaborate with medical and other healthcare providers to plan, organize and direct patient care

Caregiver

Star Care
01.2014 - 03.2016
  • Hospice patient care
  • Administered all oral medications
  • Completed patient care: bed bath, feeding, physical therapy (passive ROM)
  • Interacted and reported patient's status to family members
  • Recorded all patient care and any reactions to medications
  • Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.

Customer Service and Sales Supervisor/Representative

National Customer Service, Inc
01.2009 - 10.2013
  • Increased customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving client concerns efficiently.
  • Oversaw employee performance, corrected problems, and increased efficiency to maintain productivity targets.

Office Manager

Rick Graves Photography, Inc
01.2004 - 01.2009
  • Handled sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality of company documents and personnel records.
  • Provided exceptional customer service when addressing client inquiries or concerns via phone calls or email correspondence.
  • Maintained accurate financial records by reconciling accounts payable/receivable transactions regularly to ensure balanced budgets.

Research Analyst/Administrative Assistant/Supervisor

Pacific Gateway Exchange
01.1999 - 01.2003
  • Prepared detailed reports summarizing research findings and recommendations for further action.
  • Conducted in-depth qualitative and quantitative research to identify trends and generate insights.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing

Grand Canyon University
08.2025

Associate Degree in Nursing -

Saddleback College, School of Nursing
CA
12.2024

Licensed Vocational Nurse -

North OC ROP
Anaheim, CA
01.2015

Skills

  • Mental health care
  • Clinical judgment
  • Diabetes management
  • Geriatric Nursing
  • Home health care
  • Wound care
  • Medication and IV administration
  • Patient Education
  • Tracheostomy care
  • Medication administration
  • Family education
  • Patient care
  • Care planning
  • Patient management
  • Health promotion
  • Hospice and palliative care
  • Disease prevention
  • Newborn care
  • Accurate documentation
  • Attention to detail
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Compassionate and caring
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS)
  • Pediatric basic trauma life support (PALS)

Certification

  • BLS
  • ACLS
  • PALS
  • Licensed Vocational Nurse IV Therapy Certified (2016-2025)

Work Authorization

Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Languages

Russian
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

RN Staff Nurse

Clipboard Health
02.2025 - Current

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Clipboard Health
09.2020 - Current

LVN Charge Nurse

Medely
05.2020 - Current

LVN Hospice Nurse

Athena Hospice
11.2018 - 01.2023

LVN

Allure Medical Staffing, Inc
07.2017 - 01.2023

LVN

Mission Home Health, Urgent Home Health Care, Salus Home Health
11.2016 - 06.2018

LVN/field supervisor & Wellness Nurse

Five Star Villa Valencia Assisted Living
03.2016 - 07.2016

Caregiver

Star Care
01.2014 - 03.2016

Customer Service and Sales Supervisor/Representative

National Customer Service, Inc
01.2009 - 10.2013

Office Manager

Rick Graves Photography, Inc
01.2004 - 01.2009

Research Analyst/Administrative Assistant/Supervisor

Pacific Gateway Exchange
01.1999 - 01.2003

Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing

Grand Canyon University

Associate Degree in Nursing -

Saddleback College, School of Nursing

Licensed Vocational Nurse -

North OC ROP

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