Elizabeth Torres Cardenas
Baldwin Park,CA
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds. State-Licensed Vocational Nurse with proven expertise in managing total nursing care and administering prescribed medications and treatments according to approved nursing techniques. Assists in delivery of patient care through nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. Demonstrated competency directing and guiding patient teaching and activities to promote individual treatment programs.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lvn
Homeliving Health Providers
03.2023 - Current
- 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.
- Provided high-quality wound care, reducing the risk of infection and promoting timely healing.
- Managed time efficiently during busy shifts by multitasking effectively without compromising quality of care.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Streamlined documentation processes by maintaining accurate medical records through electronic charting systems.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Educated patients and their families on disease management, medication administration, and at-home care techniques, empowering them to take control of their health.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in the nursing field, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
- Contributed to infection control measures by adhering to strict hygiene protocols and educating staff on best practices.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
CNA
Medely
04.2022 - Current
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
- Provided basic patient care by bathing and grooming patients, changing bedding and assisting in feeding activities.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to nursing staff for immediate assessment.
- Took patients' blood pressure, temperature and pulse and documented height and weight.
- Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Answered signal lights, bells and requests-for-service to assist patient services fulfillment.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
- Followed safe lifting techniques and individual resident lifting instructions.
CNA
All American Healthcare Services
10.2021 - Current
- same duties and responsibilities as current job
CNA
Mirada Hills Rehabilitation And Convalescent Hospital
06.2021 - 10.2021
- same duties and responsibilities as current job
CNA
Imperial Health Care Center
08.2020 - 04.2021
- same responsibilities as current job
Education
Nursing
Los Angeles Harbor College
Wilmington, CASome College (No Degree) -
University of Hawaii Maui College
Kahului, HIVocational Nursing Certificate - Nursing
California Career Institute
Garden Grove, CA09.2022
High School Diploma -
McKinley Community School For Adults
Honolulu, HI04.2016
Skills
- Infection Control Procedures
- Collecting Vital Signs
- Documentation Procedures Expert
- Calm and Level-Headed Under stress
- Medical Terminology Knowledge
- Collecting Specimens
- Able to Lift 100 Pounds
- Catheter Change and Preparation
- Quick Problem Solving
- Wound Dressing
- Patient Charting
- In-Home Care
- Dementia Knowledge and Care
- Infant Feeding and Care
- Sterilization and Sanitation
- First Aid and CPR
- Critical Thinking
- Adaptable and Flexible
- HIPAA Compliance
- Attention to Detail
- Responsible and Dependable
- Procedure Explanation
- Needs Assessment
- Care Planning and Modifications
- Medication Administration
- Equipment Assembly
- Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System HCPCS
- Monitoring Fluids
- Nutrition and Diet
- Electronic Recordkeeping
- Output Monitoring and Reporting
- Bedsore Prevention
- Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
- Compassionate Care
- Clinical Documentation
- Diabetes management
- Pediatric Care
Certification
- CNA License
- Licensed vocational nurse
- CPR BLS Certification
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Lvn
Homeliving Health Providers
03.2023 - Current
CNA
Medely
04.2022 - Current
CNA
All American Healthcare Services
10.2021 - Current
CNA
Mirada Hills Rehabilitation And Convalescent Hospital
06.2021 - 10.2021
CNA
Imperial Health Care Center
08.2020 - 04.2021
Nursing
Los Angeles Harbor College
Some College (No Degree) -
University of Hawaii Maui College
Vocational Nursing Certificate - Nursing
California Career Institute
High School Diploma -
McKinley Community School For Adults