Accomplished Licensed Vocational Nurse leverages critical thinking, analysis and medical knowledge to deliver superior care in high-pressure environments. Collaborates with physicians and multidisciplinary team members, restoring patients' health through nursing and health education processes. Maintains positive attitude in urgent, stressful situations.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lvn
Hoag Heart and Vascular Institute
Newport Beach, CA
09.2021 - Current
Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure, and recorded them in electronic medical records.
Documented accurate, and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Worked with a multidisciplinary team to carry out successful clinical visits for new patients and post-op patients.
Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
Prioritized new patient charts with complex medical history.
Multitasked, running multiple surgeon clinics with great teamwork.
Confirmed appointment for the valve clinic and Surgeon's clinic.
Performed excellent care to every patient and their specific necessity.
Maintained inventory for clinic supplies and office supplies.
LVN
Hoag Medical Group Urgent Care
Irvine, CA
03.2020 - 09.2021
Prepare patients for providers by reviewing current medications and records in the medical record.
Draw, prepare designated lab work, and/or specimens as directed by the provider.
Administer immunization, injections, oral, or IV hydration.
Ability to understand and assist two or more providers with clinical care.
Serves as an advocate for patients and utilizes appropriate resources.
Performed routine diagnostic tests such as EKG's, urinalysis and blood draws.
Provided direct patient care by taking vital signs, administering medications and treatments, and providing wound care.
Managed clinic inventory for urgent care and primary care.
Assisted primary care physician clinic.
LVN
Marque Urgent Care
Newport Beach, CA
07.2017 - 03.2020
Provide direct patient care with flu, TB and tetanus shots, Lab cultures, IV hydration, obtaining vital signs, and laceration care
Administer medication, and perform front and back office duties
Sets up exam room/procedure rooms appropriately based on patient visit needs
Acts as a role model in providing care; precepts new staff
LVN
California Coast Detox
San Juan Capistrano
04.2017 - 07.2017
Monitor clients during withdrawal procedure from alcohol or drugs and obtain vitals hourly
Administer tapered medications
LVN
OC Urology
Laguna Hills
02.2016 - 03.2017
Send off lab requisitions and pathology to the proper facility based on the patient's insurance
Assist physicians with outpatient procedures including cystoscopies, urodynamics (CMG) with and without fluoroscopy, prostate biopsies & bladder botox injection
Skilled in Foley catheter placement, suprapubic catheter changes and teaching self catheterization
Healthbridge Children's Hospital
03.2015 - 03.2015
Pediatrics; Administered medication through G-tube, catheters, bladder scans and tracheal suctioning
Huntington Beach Hospital
Huntington Beach
09.2014 - 12.2014
ER/Med Surg/ICU/Telemetry; Immunizations, wound care, administered medication and catheterization
Silverado Senior Living
05.2014 - 06.2014
Long Term Care; Wound care, administered medication, vital and G-tube feedings
Education
Licensed Vocational Nurse -
Stanbridge College
Irvine, Ca
04.2015
Diploma -
Laguna Hills Highschool
06.2013
Skills
Communication
Critical thinking
Problem Solving
Time management
Bilingual
Decision Making
Postoperative care
Clinical Documentation
Compassionate Care
Certification
American Heart Association, BLS Healthcare Provider, 05/01/20
Medical Advancement Center, IV Certification & blood withdrawal, 09/01/17
License
Licensed Vocational Nurse, #292492, CA State Nursing Board, 11/01/15
Clinicalrotation
Healthbridge Children's Hospital, 03/01/15, Pediatrics, Administered medication through G-tube, catheters, bladder scans and tracheal suctioning.
Huntington Beach Hospital, 09/01/14, 12/01/14, ER/Med Surg/ICU/Telemetry, Immunizations, wound care, administered medication and catheterization.
Silverado Senior Living, 05/01/14, 06/01/14, Long Term Care, Wound care, administered medication, vital and G-tube feedings.
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Lvn
Hoag Heart and Vascular Institute
09.2021 - Current
LVN
Hoag Medical Group Urgent Care
03.2020 - 09.2021
LVN
Marque Urgent Care
07.2017 - 03.2020
LVN
California Coast Detox
04.2017 - 07.2017
LVN
OC Urology
02.2016 - 03.2017
Healthbridge Children's Hospital
03.2015 - 03.2015
Huntington Beach Hospital
09.2014 - 12.2014
Silverado Senior Living
05.2014 - 06.2014
American Heart Association, BLS Healthcare Provider, 05/01/20
Medical Advancement Center, IV Certification & blood withdrawal, 09/01/17
Licensed Vocational Nurse -
Stanbridge College
Diploma -
Laguna Hills Highschool
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