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Elsa Reyes

Licensed Vocational Nurse
Huntington Park,CA

Summary

Been a Licensed Vocational Nurse for seven years, graduated from Kaplan College in 2014, then went on to do Clinicals in different locations including Convalescent Homes, Hospice and Psych facilities. Once clinicals were done doing all the clinical hours, started working at Maxim Healthcare, working with Pediatrics in a school setting. Started working there around August 2016, the first case was with a Pediatric patient with paraplegia due to a stroke and with a history of seizures. Assisted the student at school with toileting, helping the patient with school duties like homework, and administering Medications. Was doing 1:1 for 8th grade and the rest of the High school year until the student graduated. After that a great opportunity began at South El Monte High School as the float LVN for the CBI department. Nursing duties included working under the supervision of a RN, and assisting in daily activities such as toileting, feeding and changing. Was also in charge of documenting and charting, working with pediatric patients with G-Tubes, Tracheostomy and wheelchair bound patients. Other duties included, working with patients with seizure disorders, providing the appropriate care according to their seizure care plan and giving the correct medications. Currently work as an LVN for Kipp schools, at Kipp Corazon Upper Academy, duties include caring for Diabetic Students, caring for students with GI Tubes and Medication Administration and making sure students are safe while at school. Overall, the work as an LVN includes caring for pediatric patients and showing compassion by assisting with the needs of pediatric patients. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail and providing the best care. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
2
2
Languages

Work History

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Kipp Corazon Academy
South Gate, California
09.2024 - Current
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
  • Provided high-quality wound care, reducing the risk of infection and promoting timely healing.
  • Promoted a positive work environment among nursing staff through collaboration, open communication, and support.

Cheer Coach

Prestige All Stars
Los Angeles, California
09.2014 - Current
  • Adjusted coaching techniques based on strengths and weaknesses of athletes.
  • Coach over 40 athletes and help them with their tumbling and stretching
  • Promoted stretching, mobility work, and proper form to help athletes safely build strength.
  • Prepared cheerleaders for games and competitions with rigorous practice schedule.
  • Taught range of sport-specific skills with optimal safety standards.
  • Paid specific attention to each individual team member to deliver constructive criticism balanced with praise.
  • Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile, and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
  • Used [Software] to maintain records of cheerleading performances and scores.
  • Provided training direction, encouragement and motivation to prepare cheerleaders for competitive events.
  • Taught cheerleaders safety and proper stunting and tumbling techniques through proper demonstrations.

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Maxim Healthcare
Los Angeles, California
08.2016 - 07.2023
  • Managed over 40 high school students with special needs at South El Monte High school.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
  • Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising RN
  • Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
  • Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
  • Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.

Education

Vocational Certificate - Licensed Vocational Nurse

Kaplan College
North Hollywood
08.2013 - 04.2014

Skills

    Patient Management

Direct Patient Care

Writing reports

Breathing treatments

Medical Records Management

Documenting intake

Patient Assessments

Caregiving skills

PPE Compliance

Certification

LVN Certification

Timeline

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Kipp Corazon Academy
09.2024 - Current

CPR/First Aid

04-2023

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Maxim Healthcare
08.2016 - 07.2023

Cheer Coach

Prestige All Stars
09.2014 - Current

LVN Certification

04-2014

Vocational Certificate - Licensed Vocational Nurse

Kaplan College
08.2013 - 04.2014
Elsa ReyesLicensed Vocational Nurse