Elizabeth Peña Cortes
Napa,CA
Summary
Compassionate Licensed Vocational Nurse with outpatient family medicine, Internal medicine and pediatric experience. Skilled in clinical procedures, woundcare, Epic EMR documentation, medical scribing, patient education, immunizations, and multidisciplinary collaboration. Recognized for strong communication, bilingual patient support, and a commitment to quality and safety. Continuing professional growth through Nightingale College's LVN-to-BSN (RN) program beginning January 2027.
Overview
1
1
Certification
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Vocational Nurse II
Sutter Medical Foundation
Fairfield, CA
10.2022 - Current
- Provide comprehensive outpatient nursing care in a busy family medicine clinic.
- Assist providers during office procedures including biopsies, IUD insertions, Nexplanon placement, and wound care.
- Administer immunizations, perform CLIA-waived testing, obtain vital signs, and collect laboratory specimens.
- Educate patients on medications, treatments, preventive care, and follow-up instructions.
- Medical Scribe Trained (2024): Accurately document provider encounters within Epic EMR to support efficient clinical workflow.
- Safety Coach: Promote a culture of safety by reinforcing best practices and supporting workplace safety initiatives.
- Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care.
Lead Licensed Vocational Nurse / Wound Care Nurse
Summerfield Healthcare Center
11.2020 - 10.2022
- Led wound care treatments and monitored healing progress.
- Managed medication administration and chronic disease monitoring.
- Performed admissions, discharges, and patient assessments.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate individualized care plans.
- Provided compassionate support to patients and families while maintaining accurate documentation.
Education
LVN-to-BSN (Registered Nurse) Program - undefined
Nightingale College
01.2027
Licensed Vocational Nurse - undefined
Blake Austin College
12.2019
Skills
- Epic EMR / Clinical Documentation
- Medical Scribing
- Medication Administration & Reconciliation
- Immunization Administration
- CLIA-Waived Testing/Specimen Collection
- Wound Care
- Pediatric & Adult Patient Care
- English–Spanish Medical Translation
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Quality & Patient Safety
Certification
- California Licensed Vocational Nurse
- Basic Life Support (American Heart Association)
- Certified English–Spanish Medical Translator
Leadership & Professional Development
- Safety Coach, Sutter Medical Foundation (2026–Present)
- Medical Scribe Trained (2024)
- Epic EMR Proficient
Timeline
Licensed Vocational Nurse II
Sutter Medical Foundation
10.2022 - Current
Lead Licensed Vocational Nurse / Wound Care Nurse
Summerfield Healthcare Center
11.2020 - 10.2022
Licensed Vocational Nurse - undefined
Blake Austin College
LVN-to-BSN (Registered Nurse) Program - undefined
Nightingale College