Erica Costa
San Diego,CA
Summary
Dedicated LVN with expertise in medication administration, patient advocacy, and individualized care planning. Committed to fostering a safe, supportive environment for patients through compassionate care and effective communication.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
LVN
San Diego Post Acute Center
Santee, CA
03.2023 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to treatments and interventions.
- Assisted in developing and implementing individualized care plans for patients.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to coordinate patient care and improve outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on health management and disease prevention strategies.
- Performed routine assessments, documenting vital signs and patient progress accurately.
- Maintained a safe environment by adhering to infection control protocols and safety regulations.
- Trained new staff on nursing procedures, protocols, and best practices for patient care.
- Prevented medication errors by meticulously reviewing physician orders and administering medications as prescribed.
- 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.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Facilitated effective communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care during transitions between facilities or levels of care.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Fostered a positive work environment by collaborating with colleagues, sharing knowledge, and mentoring new nursing staff members.
LVN
Country Hills Post Acute
El Cajon, CA
01.2020 - 02.2023
- Provided compassionate nursing care during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, implementing strict infection control protocols,
- Managed patient care through vigilant monitoring of vital signs, testing for Covid-19, and providing medications and therapeutic treatment as needed; reporting any abnormalities promptly.
- Assisted with admissions and treatments.
- Successfully and accurately completed all documentation, including daily skilled, weekly's, alert charting, and change in conditions.
- Successful in medication administration and ordering medications as needed.
LVN
Villa Las Palmas Healthcare Center
El Cajon, CA
01.2015 - 02.2020
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of newly admitted patients, identifying individual needs and developing tailored nursing interventions accordingly.
- Advocated for patients'' needs effectively, working closely with healthcare providers to develop and implement appropriate care plans.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
Education
Licensed Vocational Nurse -
Carrington College California
Pleasant Hill, CA09.2014
Associate of Arts - Social And Behavioral Health
Grossmont College
El Cajon, CA06.2025
Skills
- Medicaction administration and pharmacotherapy education
- Geriatric care
- Therapeutic communication, de-escalation, and psychiatric care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Excellent interpersonal communication and therapeutic communication skills with diverse patient populations
- efficient and organized in completing nursing tasks, documentation, and patient care assignments in fast-paced environments
- Blood withdrawal and IV certified
Timeline
LVN
San Diego Post Acute Center
03.2023 - Current
LVN
Country Hills Post Acute
01.2020 - 02.2023
LVN
Villa Las Palmas Healthcare Center
01.2015 - 02.2020
Associate of Arts - Social And Behavioral Health
Grossmont College
Licensed Vocational Nurse -
Carrington College California