ERNA MARIE ABAD
Downey,CA
Summary
Experienced licensed vocational nurse. Skilled as a charge nurse, treatment nurse, and a desk (unit supervisor), peripheral IV insertions via ultrasound guidance offering expertise in providing care to a diversity of patients as well as a solid experience in administrative duties.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Children's Hospital of Los Angeles
08.2023 - Current
- Administer blood product transfusion via intravenous access
- Administer hydration infusions via intravenous access
- Performed growth hormone stimulation tests
- Insert, manage, and maintain peripheral IV access
- Insert peripheral IVs via ultrasound guidance
- Provide Central Venous Catheter care to PICC lines, Broviac Lines
- Assess patient vitals signs and monitor for any adverse reactions during and after transfusions
- Maintain accurate and detailed records of all patient care
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Effectively communicate with patients, families, physicians, care managers regarding care
- Schedule and reschedule complex patient appointments within infusion center
- Input patient information and manage appointments using Cerner and Oncare scheduling system
- Coordinate with external clinics for optimal appointments within infusion center
- Assisted in training new licensed vocational staff
LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE – CHARGE NURSE
INFINITY CARE OF EAST LOS ANGELES
05.2012 - 08.2023
- Conduct initial assessments of patients upon admission
- Develop care plans for patients
- Ensure all psychotropic medications are properly documented with consents signed by appropriate parties
- Behavior summary reviews of psychotropic medications in order to perform GDR (Gradual Dose Reduction) as necessary for patients
- Documentation of resident care and fulfilling physician's orders in a timely manner
- Communicate with physicians and nursing staff for scheduled admissions and discharges
- Ensure all proper documents are completed by appropriate staff prior to patient discharge
- Ensure open lines of communication and accurate charting procedures
- Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments
- Liaison between patients, nurses, and physicians to address problems requiring immediate/long term resolve
- Report necessary lab results to physicians in timely manner
- Administrative support relating to resident treatment and medication as ordered by the physician
- Wound treatment and care of decubitus ulcers, vascular ulcers, and diabetic ulcers
PHARMACY NURSE CONSULTANT
MEDPLUS LTC PHARMACY
10.2019 - 11.2022
- Liaison between pharmacy and long-term care facilities
- Provide support to long term care facility nurses through monitoring and coaching of medication administration skills
- Provide regular on-site monitoring of facility nurse medication administration techniques
- Provide in-services to facility staff on proper medication administration procedures
- Audit facility medication rooms and medication carts for compliance
- Provide triple check audits by reviewing medication records, physicians orders, and medications in cart for compliance
- Provide on-site support during facility surveys
PHARMACY CLERK
HYGEIA LTC PHARMACY
10.2005 - 09.2012
- Manage drug data base and records
- Store and maintain patient records
- Arrange materials into necessary folders and establish files as necessary
- Arrange material for off-site storage
Education
Vocational Nurse -
East Los Angeles Occupational Center
08.2010
Skills
- Manage and administer medication safely and efficiently
- Administer controlled narcotics assuming full responsibility for possession of keys
- Medication administration via oral, gastric tube, and nasogastric tube
- Knowledgeable of some wound care and treatment
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Proficient in ultrasound guided peripheral intravenous access
- Blood products transfusions and hydration infusion
- Central Venous Catheter care
Certification
- Licensed Vocational Nurse in California, License Number: VN 261819
- IV Therapy and Blood Withdrawal
- BLS Certified
Timeline
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Children's Hospital of Los Angeles
08.2023 - Current
PHARMACY NURSE CONSULTANT
MEDPLUS LTC PHARMACY
10.2019 - 11.2022
LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE – CHARGE NURSE
INFINITY CARE OF EAST LOS ANGELES
05.2012 - 08.2023
PHARMACY CLERK
HYGEIA LTC PHARMACY
10.2005 - 09.2012
Vocational Nurse -
East Los Angeles Occupational Center