Elizabeth Mercado, LVN
Fresno,CA
Summary
Compassionate LVN with experience in delivering high-quality patient care. Strengths include strong clinical skills, effective communication with patients and medical teams, and adaptability to fast-paced hospital environments. Previous work has contributed to improved patient satisfaction rates through empathetic and efficient care.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Care Assistant/ Medication Tech.
The Terraces At San Joaquin Gardens
Fresno, CA
01.2021 - 03.2023
- Assisted elderly patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and eating.
- Administered medications under the direction of a registered nurse.
- Answered patient call bells promptly and responded to requests for assistance with a positive attitude.
Senior Caregiver
Sunshine Assisted Living
Paradise, CA
01.2019 - 02.2020
- Transported clients to medical appointments or other errands as needed.
- Maintained a clean environment for the safety of clients while following infection control guidelines.
- Ensured compliance with state regulations related to home healthcare services.
Phlebotomist
Quest Diagnostics
Clovis, CA
10.2018 - 12.2019
- Performed venipuncture and other blood collection procedures according to established standards.
- Assisted in the preparation of laboratory specimens for analysis and testing.
- Verified patient information prior to specimen collection.
- Collected specimens from pediatric, adult, geriatric, and special needs patients.
Education
Diploma in Vocational Nursing - Nursing
Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts
Fresno07-2024
Certificate of Phlebotomist L & Laboratory Assistant - Clinical Laboratory Assisting
California Institute of Medical Science
Fresno, CA08-2018
Skills
- Care Plan Adherence
- Health Promotion
- Vital signs monitoring
- Catheter Care
- Wound Care
- Immunization Administration
- Medication Administration
- Multitasking and Organization
- Time Management
- Strong Ethics
- Dependable and Responsible
- Progress Documentation
- HIPAA Compliance
Certification
- BLS with American Heart Association- 235419220241
- LVN License # ( to be announced)
Timeline
Care Assistant/ Medication Tech.
The Terraces At San Joaquin Gardens
01.2021 - 03.2023
Senior Caregiver
Sunshine Assisted Living
01.2019 - 02.2020
Phlebotomist
Quest Diagnostics
10.2018 - 12.2019
- BLS with American Heart Association- 235419220241
- LVN License # ( to be announced)
Diploma in Vocational Nursing - Nursing
Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts
Certificate of Phlebotomist L & Laboratory Assistant - Clinical Laboratory Assisting
California Institute of Medical Science
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