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Esmeralda Valdez

Delano,CA

Summary

Well-qualified medical professional with experience triaging patients, capturing information and completing basic procedures such as wound care. Excellent communication, prioritization and multitasking abilities with sound judgment and compassionate nature. With 19 years of medical and hospital environment experience.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

LVN

GEO
11.2022 - Current
  • Administered medications accurately and in a timely manner, ensuring proper treatment for various conditions.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Promoted a positive work environment among nursing staff through collaboration, open communication, and support.
  • Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.

LVN PSYCH

PRECISION PSYCHIATRY
07.2022 - Current
  • Monitored vital signs and assessed patients regularly, swiftly identifying any changes in condition and addressing concerns promptly.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Managed time efficiently during busy shifts by multitasking effectively without compromising quality of care.
  • Demonstrated strong clinical judgment by assessing symptoms quickly and prioritizing appropriate interventions accordingly.

Laboratory Assistant

DRMC
10.2005 - 06.2020

Processed patient specimens according to priority and

documented results.

  • Actively participated in lab safety inspections, identifying potential hazards and implementing corrective actions promptly.
  • Enhanced lab safety measures by conducting regular equipment maintenance and implementing updated protocols.
  • Prepared, embedded, cut, stained, mounted, labeled and catalogued tissue sections.
  • Performed testing and quality control using approved laboratory procedures and instrumentation.
  • Prepared reagents, media and solutions to use for laboratory testing and analysis.
  • Prepared blood smears and determined levels of normalcy.

Phlebotomy Technician

San Joaquin Adventist Hospital
10.2014 - 07.2017
  • Improved patient satisfaction by providing efficient, accurate, and timely blood draws.
  • Collected fluid or tissue samples by using appropriate collection procedures.
  • Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
  • Reduced patient anxiety by using effective communication skills and demonstrating empathy during blood draws.
  • Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.

Education

Associate of Science - LVN

UNITEK COLLEGE
Bakersfield, CA
05.2022

Skills

  • Compassionate Care
  • Behavioral health support
  • Medication Administration
  • Immunization Administration
  • Wound Care
  • Emergency Response

Accomplishments

It was an honor to have been chosen Nurse of the Year for 2024 by my peers.

Certification

  • Licensed LVN
  • IV and Blood Certified

Languages

English
Full Professional
Spanish
Full Professional

Timeline

LVN

GEO
11.2022 - Current

LVN PSYCH

PRECISION PSYCHIATRY
07.2022 - Current

Phlebotomy Technician

San Joaquin Adventist Hospital
10.2014 - 07.2017

Laboratory Assistant

DRMC
10.2005 - 06.2020

Associate of Science - LVN

UNITEK COLLEGE
  • Licensed LVN
  • IV and Blood Certified
Esmeralda Valdez