Elena Gil
LVN
MODESTO,CA
Summary
Licensed Vocational Nurse able to manage total nursing care and administer prescribed medications and treatments according to approved nursing techniques. Assists in delivery of patient care through nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. Addresses 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
year of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
LVN
Almond Vista Healthcare /Windsor/ Evergreen
Modesto, CA
02.2005 - Current
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
Education
LVN - Nursing
Westmed College
Atwater, CA 08.2006 - 10.2007
Skills
Documenting intake
Maintaining nutrition
Caregiving skills
Breathing treatments
Transcribing orders
Direct Patient Care
Problem-Solving
Certification
Certifications: IV therapy, CPR
Timeline
LVN - Nursing
Westmed College
08.2006 - 10.2007
LVN
Almond Vista Healthcare /Windsor/ Evergreen
02.2005 - Current