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Eliza Perez

Perris,Ca

Summary

Accomplished Licensed Vocational Nurse leverages critical thinking, analysis and medical knowledge to deliver superior care in high-pressure environments. Collaborates with Registered Nurses and multidisciplinary team members, restoring patients' health through nursing and health education processes. Maintains positive attitude in urgent, stressful situations. Hardworking and reliable LVN with strong ability in working in stressful and changing work environments. Highly organized, proactive and punctual with team-oriented mentality.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Charge Nurse

Riverside Heights HealthCare Center
Jurupa Valley, CA
03.2023 - Current
  • Conducted daily rounds to assess patient conditions, evaluate progress towards goals, and document changes in status or plan of care as needed.
  • Performed health education activities with patients to promote understanding of medical condition and self-care skills.
  • Assisted with admission and discharge planning for assigned patients.
  • Provided direct patient care by taking vital signs, administering medications and treatments, and providing wound care.
  • Monitored patient progress, reported changes to physician and provided education to families regarding medical conditions.
  • Maintained accurate medical records for each patient utilizing electronic health record systems.
  • Conducted physical assessments of patients on a regular basis.
  • Collaborated with other healthcare providers including physicians, nurses and specialists in order to coordinate optimal patient care plans.
  • Ensured compliance with all state laws governing nursing practice standards.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
  • Responded quickly to life threatening situations using appropriate interventions based on established protocols.
  • Ordered lab tests or imaging studies according to physician orders while ensuring accuracy of documentation in the medical record system.
  • Served as an advocate for individualized patient care by coordinating resources within facility limits while promoting cost effective solutions whenever possible.
  • Assisted with end-of-life decisions by providing compassionate support for both patients and their families during this challenging time period.
  • Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
  • Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
  • Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
  • Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
  • Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
  • Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
  • Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
  • Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.

LVN II

County of Riverside
Riverside, CA
01.2021 - 10.2021
  • LVN Lead for Covid vaccination distribution.
  • Promoted to team lead at County wide covid vaccine distribution.
  • Supervised a team of nurses to maintain count of covid vaccines.
  • Provided management of vaccine temperature in vericor coolers.
  • Responsibilities included downloading data for DDL’s, inputting vaccine inventory count into an excel spreadsheet every morning and night.
  • Thrives in constantly changing environment while using critical thinking skills.
  • Strong ability to think on the fly.
  • Managed multiple redistributions to hospitals, Urgent cares, pharmacies, etc.
  • Worked providing vaccines at vaccination sites.
  • Highly adaptable and successful during covid pandemic in a constantly changing environment.
  • Distributed Covid vaccines to over 18 clinics and overseeing thousands of vaccines being repositioned to county clinics.
  • Properly filled out transport logs for vaccine redistribution and repositioning.
  • Trained and educated multiple employees on various vaccine distribution processes.
  • Properly checked temperatures on all fridges and freezers using Digital data loggers.
  • Great team player.
  • Takes ownership when given responsibility.
  • Experienced in preparing ancillary kits for multiple vaccination sites and according to vaccine manufacturer.
  • Experienced and educated on all Covid vaccinations.
  • Manages vericor properly and uses the necessary refrigerated or freezer ECM panels.
  • Answered multiple calls from Covid vaccine RN site leads to answer their questions about the proper management of covid vaccines and vericors.
  • Highly adaptable individual.
  • Worked side by side with RN’s.
  • Managed warehouse inventory of all ancillary supplies for Janssen, Pfizer, and Moderna.
  • Strong computer and math skills.

Home Health LVN

Aveanna Home health Home Health Nurse 208
Temecula, CA
01.2019 - 01.2021
  • Skilled in providing education and training to families.
  • Worked closely with the child’s family, physicians, and other care team members to develop and maintain a plan of care.
  • Provided management of respiratory and neuromuscular issues.
  • Administered daily meds and aided with all of patient’s daily needs.
  • Documented and communicated all observations, nursing care and evaluations through reports and records.
  • Adhered to principles of infection control.
  • Completed vital records and assessments at the start and end of every shift.
  • Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
  • Assisted with patients' nutritional needs by setting up self-feeding assistance or directly feeding individuals with severely limited mobility.
  • Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
  • Directed implementation of improved patient care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives.
  • Managed patients' hygiene with comprehensive care for toileting, bathing and grooming needs.
  • Sterilized equipment and supplies using germicides and autoclaves to protect patients and staff from infection.
  • Documented patient intake and dietary requirements, also assisting with feeding and monitoring.
  • Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with daily living needs such as bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising.
  • Worked with healthcare team, including social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists, to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
  • Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.

Education

Riverside City College
2021

LVN Certificate - Licensed Vocational Nurse

Four-D College
Colton, CA
10.2007

High School Diploma -

Paloma Valley High School
Menifee, CA
06.2006

Skills

  • Critical thinking
  • Customer Service
  • Bilingual
  • Knowledgeable in point click care charting
  • Staff Supervision
  • Patient Care Assignment
  • Multi-tasking and prioritization
  • Empathetic and compassionate
  • Licensed Practical Nurse
  • Staff training
  • People skills
  • Relationship building
  • Supplies inventory
  • Safety standards
  • Team management
  • Safety protocols
  • Patient Assessment
  • Patient Care Planning
  • Work Planning and Prioritization
  • Team Leadership
  • Vital Signs Monitoring
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Catheter Care
  • Diabetes Management
  • Compassionate Care
  • Patient Intake
  • Wound Care
  • Emergency Response
  • Psychotropic Medication Knowledge
  • Medication Administration
  • Geriatric Care
  • Immunization Administration
  • Home Health Care
  • Patient Assessments
  • Counting Narcotics
  • Multi-Tasking and Prioritization

Certification

  • Licensed Vocational Nurse- VN235623 Exp April 2022
  • BLS Certification- exp December 2, 2021

Timeline

Charge Nurse

Riverside Heights HealthCare Center
03.2023 - Current

LVN II

County of Riverside
01.2021 - 10.2021

Home Health LVN

Aveanna Home health Home Health Nurse 208
01.2019 - 01.2021

Riverside City College

LVN Certificate - Licensed Vocational Nurse

Four-D College

High School Diploma -

Paloma Valley High School

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