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Eric Ortiz

Covina,CA

Summary

Dynamic Licensed Vocational Nurse with extensive experience at Home Health, excelling in medication administration and patient education. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction through compassionate care and effective communication. Skilled in vital signs monitoring and infection control, ensuring safety and compliance while fostering independence in diverse patient populations.

Work History

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Home Heath
  • Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure safety and compliance with care plans.
  • Assisted in daily living activities, promoting patient independence and enhancing quality of life.
  • Collaborated with healthcare team to implement individualized care strategies for diverse patient needs.
  • Documented patient progress accurately, ensuring timely updates to electronic health records for continuity of care.
  • Educated patients and families on health management techniques, fostering understanding of treatment protocols.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
  • Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Promoted patient safety through vigilant monitoring of vital signs and reporting any abnormalities to the appropriate healthcare provider promptly.
  • Facilitated effective communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care during transitions between facilities or levels of care.
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
  • Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
  • Strengthened infection control measures by strictly following hand hygiene protocols and utilizing personal protective equipment when necessary.
  • Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
  • Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising Job Title.
  • Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
  • Educated family members on proper caregiving techniques, alleviating stressors associated with caring for loved ones at home.
  • Safeguarded patient confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA regulations and maintaining secure medical records.
  • Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
  • Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.

Education

License Vocationl Nurse

Pasadena City College
Pasadena, CA
05-1993

Skills

Medication administration

HIPAA compliance

Geriatric care

Vital signs monitoring

Catheter care

Compassionate care

Patient care

Clinical judgment

Patient education

Direct patient care

Infection control

Patient assessment

Mental health support

Healthcare software proficiency

Documentation accuracy

Diabetes management

Workflow coordination

Nutrition support

Treatment plan implementation

Aseptic techniques

Care plan development

Anatomy

HIPAA guideline adherence

Personal hygiene support

Care plans

Intravenous therapy and blood withdrawal certification

Patient and family communication

Reporting and documentation

Vital signs

Patient relationship building

Caregiving skills

Immunization administration

Patient assessments

Wound care

Emergency response

Breathing treatments

Medication dispensing

Physical assessment

Clinical documentation

ADL assistance

Patient management

Transcribing orders

Documenting intake

Family communication

Home health care

Chronic disease management

Behavioral assessment

Medical records management

Health education

Staff supervision

Pulse oximetry tracking

Preventive care

Writing reports

Verbal and written communication

End-of-life care

Pain management

HIPAA protocols

Educating families

Timeline

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Home Heath

License Vocationl Nurse

Pasadena City College
Eric Ortiz