Elizabeth Trejo
San Jose,CA
Summary
Dynamic LVN Charge Nurse with proven expertise at Vasona Creek Health Care Center, adept at swiftly assessing patients and implementing effective care plans. Recognized for strong wound care skills and the ability to educate diverse families, ensuring optimal patient outcomes and reducing hospital readmissions. Committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality nursing care.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LVN Charge Nurse
West Wood Post Acute
San Jose, CA
05.2025 - Current
- Coordinated patient care plans with interdisciplinary team members.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Administered medications according to physician orders and monitored patient response.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations such as cardiac arrests or life-threatening events.
- Assembled and used catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers.
LVN Floor Nurse
White Blossom Care Center
01.2025 - 07.2025
- Established compassionate environment by providing psychological, emotional and spiritual support to patients and families.
- Maintained accurate records of residents' healthcare treatments and responses.
- Communicated effectively with patients and family members to convey important instructions and discuss treatments.
LVN Charge Nurse
Vasona Creek Health Care Center
01.2024 - 12.2024
- Oversaw patient conditions, administered medicine, performed interventions and took detailed records.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Achieved successful unit leadership by providing quality nursing care to 18 to 30 patients per day.
CNA
Vasona Creek Health Care Center
05.2022 - 12.2023
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Supported needs of 30+ residents under long-term care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Nightingale College
Ogden, UT05-2027
LVN - Nursing
Unitek College
Fremont, CA08-2025
Associate of Science - Nursing
Unitek College
Fremont, CA06-2025
Skills
- Able to assess patients quickly and make safe decisions independently
- Good at spotting early signs of problems to prevent hospital readmission
- Strong wound care skills, including complex dressings and wound vacs
- Strong at handling unexpected issues in the home (falls, catheter problems, new wounds, etc)
- Calm and patient when dealing with confused, anxious, or resistant patients
- Experienced working with different cultures, languages, and family dynamics
- Great at teaching patients and families in a way they can actually understand
Languages
- English
- Spanish
Certification
Wound care
Timeline
LVN Charge Nurse
West Wood Post Acute
05.2025 - Current
LVN Floor Nurse
White Blossom Care Center
01.2025 - 07.2025
LVN Charge Nurse
Vasona Creek Health Care Center
01.2024 - 12.2024
CNA
Vasona Creek Health Care Center
05.2022 - 12.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Nightingale College
LVN - Nursing
Unitek College
Associate of Science - Nursing
Unitek College