Emma Dabao, LVN
UNION CITY,CA
Summary
Patient-oriented nursing professional with hands-on experience in delivering quality direct and indirect patient care to individuals in sub-acute settings. Skillfully completes tasks and fosters relationships with patients, caregivers and coworkers to drive patient care goals and advance nursing philosophies.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
LVN, Sub-Acute
Westwood Post Acute
San Jose , CA
03.2024 - Current
- Promotes culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting documentation and prevention.
- Administers medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
- Monitors patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Looks for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtains necessary care for medical concerns.
- Addresses patient care needs in a timely manner
- Maintains and monitors urinary catheters
- Skills in managing tracheostomy tubes, suctioning, and stoma care
- Proficient in managing gastrostomy tubes for enteral feeding
- Skilled in inserting and maintaining nasogastric tubes for gastric decompression or enteral feeding
- Maintains accurate medical records for each patient utilizing electronic health record systems (PCC).
- Collaborates with other healthcare providers including physicians, nurses and specialists in order to coordinate optimal patient care plans.
- Ensures compliance with all state laws governing nursing practice standards.
- Responds quickly to life threatening situations using appropriate interventions based on established protocols.
Manufacturing Associate II
Grifols (Formerly known as Novartis V&D)
Emeryville , CA
10.2014 - 05.2022
- Responsible for filtration, filling, sealing, inspecting, and labeling antigen/peptide products in GMP/ISO environment.
- Prepare components for filling operations using the autoclave and dry heat oven.
- Perform thawing and dilution of antigen products in Purification.
- Perform basic troubleshooting and worked with Maintenance and Calibration (MAC) group to maintain equipment and facility.
- Perform routine inventory management transactions such as cycle count through SAP.
- Review run-specific batch records.
- Initiate and manage document/SOP revision work flows.
- Provide process improvement ideas and participate in minor operational excellence projects.
- Perform monthly safety walk-throughs with EH&S.
Manufacturing Associate II
Yoh for Novartis Vaccines and Diagnostics
Emeryville , CA
07.2013 - 10.2014
- Responsible for filling, sealing, inspecting, and labeling antigen/peptide products in GMP/ISO environment.
- Prepared materials for filling operations using the autoclave, ultrasonic washer, and dry heat oven.
- Performed basic troubleshooting and worked with GMP Maintenance and Calibration (GMAC) group to maintain equipment and facility.
- Perform routine inventory management transactions such as ordering raw materials and performing cycle count through SAP.
- Assemble, complete, and review run-specific batch record packets Initiate and manage document revision work flows.
- Provide process improvement ideas and participate in minor operational excellence projects.
Fill Technician
Genentech, Inc
Hillsboro , OR
04.2010 - 06.2013
- Trained peers on glove integrity tester for isolator gloves.
- Qualified inspector of liquid products.
- Contributed to process improvement by revising SOPs.
- Washed tools and equipment used in preparation and executing fill activities using parts washer.
- Sterilized equipment such as RTP Cans and WFI hoses using the autoclave.
- Performed environmental monitoring in the isolator using aseptic techniques.
- Processed stoppers and sterilized stopper vessels using stopper processor.
- Created RTP Can kits with the use of MES recipes.
- Trained peers in component prep areas on parts washer, autoclave, and stopper processor.
- Performed SAP in tracking, receiving, and verification of materials.
Fill Technician
Genentech, Inc
South San Francisco , CA
11.2008 - 04.2010
- Operated GMP machinery such as the capper and vial washer.
- Performed various aseptic techniques in sterile clean room environment.
- Performed environmental monitoring in primary and secondary controlled areas as required.
- Assisted in preparation of sterile components.
- Assisted in cleaning, set-up, sterilization, and disassembly on a variety of processing equipment.
- Accurately completed detail-oriented, process-related documentation (i.e.: fill/capping tickets and equipment logs).
- Effectively communicated with peers and management to ensure that all process related issues are properly resolved.
- Strictly adhered to all SOPs, GMPs, and safety guidelines during the manufacturing process.
Packaging Operator
Tac Worldwide for Genentech Inc
South San Francisco , CA.
03.2008 - 11.2008
- Ordered and receive packaging products and materials.
- Packaged all products inspected empty vials with a focus on quality and efficiency.
- Accurately executed detail-oriented, process-related documentation (i.e.: work-in-progress, vials and component inventories and equipment logs).
- Operated machinery and assisted in troubleshooting equipment.
- Adopted and maintained a teamwork attitude to effectively and efficiently manage production needs within the department.
- Effectively communicated with peers and management to ensure that all process related issues are properly resolved.
- Communicated quality issues and completed discrepancy documentation as required in a timely manner.
- Strictly adhered to all SOPs, GMPs, and safety guidelines during the manufacturing process.
- Completed assigned department project work.
Education
Vocational Nursing
Unitek College - Fremont
Fremont, CA10.2023
General Studies
Chabot College
Hayward, CAHigh School Diploma - General Education
Arroyo High School
San Lorenzo, CA06.2003
Skills
- Medical Administration
- Tracheostomy Care
- Wound Care & Bandage/Dressing Changes
- Foley Catheter Insertion & Care
- NG Tube and GT Med Administration & Feeding
- Ostomy Care
- Medical Records Management (PCC)
- Patient Assessments
- Diabetes management
- Immunization Administration
Timeline
LVN, Sub-Acute
Westwood Post Acute
03.2024 - Current
Manufacturing Associate II
Grifols (Formerly known as Novartis V&D)
10.2014 - 05.2022
Manufacturing Associate II
Yoh for Novartis Vaccines and Diagnostics
07.2013 - 10.2014
Fill Technician
Genentech, Inc
04.2010 - 06.2013
Fill Technician
Genentech, Inc
11.2008 - 04.2010
Packaging Operator
Tac Worldwide for Genentech Inc
03.2008 - 11.2008
Vocational Nursing
Unitek College - Fremont
General Studies
Chabot College
High School Diploma - General Education
Arroyo High School
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