ERICA ALVAREZ
Thermal,CA
Summary
Dedicated and well-qualified LVN offering proven skills in patient care, medication administration and treatment implementation. Detail-oriented, responsive and proficient in routine care and emergency response.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Health Licensed Practical Nurse
Almas Home Health
02.2024 - Current
- Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure coordinated and effective care delivery.
- Promoted patient safety through diligent observation of potential hazards within the home environment.
- Served as a liaison between patients, families, and physicians to ensure consistent communication regarding treatment goals and progress updates.
- Managed wound care for patients, resulting in faster healing times and reduced risk of infection.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient care, facilitating communication among healthcare team members and supporting continuity of care.
- Implemented fall prevention strategies, significantly decreasing the occurrence of falls among home health patients.
- Educated patients and families on proper medication administration, reducing hospital readmissions due to medication errors.
Charge Nurse
Desert Springs Healthcare and Wellness Center
03.2022 - 06.2024
- Administer bedside or personal care, such as ambulation or personal hygiene assistance
- Prepare and maintain records of client progress and services performed, reporting changes in client condition to manager or supervisor
- Perform healthcare-related tasks, such as monitoring vital signs and medication, under the direction of registered nurses or physiotherapists
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare specialists to devise, implement and modify plans of care defining patient outcome goals
- Built and maintained strong working relationships between nursing department and other disciplines.
- Conducted wound assessments for patients and documented information.
- Measured wound depth to support treatment methods and monitor healing.
LVN School Nurse
Maxim Healthcare
09.2023 - 05.2024
- Enhanced school safety by collaborating with staff, parents, and community partners in developing emergency response plans.
- Administered insulin to student as prescribed by physicians to provide necessary treatment and manage health conditions.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
Education
Certification in Vocational - Nursing
San Joaquin Valley College
Rancho Mirage, CA11.2022
Skills
- Medication Administration Charting
- Patient Assessment
- Organizational Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Dementia and Alzheimer Care
- Wound Care
- Diabetes Management
- Patient Education
- Compassionate Care
Certification
Licensure , California Board of Vocation Nursing 2022
Intravenous Therapy and Blood Draw
American Heart Association BLS Certification
Timeline
Home Health Licensed Practical Nurse
Almas Home Health
02.2024 - Current
LVN School Nurse
Maxim Healthcare
09.2023 - 05.2024
Charge Nurse
Desert Springs Healthcare and Wellness Center
03.2022 - 06.2024
Certification in Vocational - Nursing
San Joaquin Valley College
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