Hi, I’m
Floriza Fajardo
LVN, DSD
Northridge,CA
Don't you dare underestimate the power of your own instinct.
Barbara Corcoran
Summary
Professional summary LVN, DSD with 18+ years of clinical experience providing direct patient care, medication administration, vital sign monitoring, and mobility assistance in school and home-health settings. Skilled in specialized procedures and supporting complex care plans for students with medical needs, while promoting hygiene, safety, and behavioral support. Seeks to apply extensive hands-on nursing skills and strong communication with interdisciplinary teams to improve student health outcomes and continuity of care.
Skills
- Patient care
- Vital signs
- Medication administration
- Physical mobility assistance
- Special needs tutoring
- Behavioral support
- Patient education
- Patient advocacy
- Team collaboration
- Crisis intervention
- Health assessment
- Clinical judgment
- Healthcare software proficiency
- Diabetes management
- Workflow coordination
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
Overview
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Los Angeles Unified School DistrictLos Angeles, CA
LVN
08.2017 - Current
Job overview
- Assists school nurse with triage and basic care, reducing clinic wait times for students.
- Administers prescribed treatments per provider orders with accurate and timely documentation.
- Maintains immunization records to ensure compliance and streamline audit readiness.
- Conducts lice checks and hygiene education, lowering classroom illness recurrence and absenteeism.
- Performed skilled nursing tasks in home settings following Vocational Nursing Practice Act standards.
- Directed safe use of medical supplies and equipment to reduce patient safety incidents.
- Taught patients self-care techniques to improve independence and reduce readmissions.
- Supported registered nurses and physicians to streamline care coordination and enhance outcomes.
- Provided compassionate patient care, fostering trust and open communication to support emotional well-being during home health visits.
- Executed nursing procedures in compliance with medical standards, ensuring quality care delivery and enhancing patient satisfaction.
- Administered medications and documented responses to ensure timely treatment and accurate records.
- Monitored vital signs and seizure activity to promptly identify changes and notify physician.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities to maintain safety and improve functional independence.
- Educated patients and families on care plans and safety protocols to enhance at-home care adherence.
- Provided direct patient care including vital signs and medication administration with documented accuracy in care records.
- Monitored and managed blood glucose and insulin therapy following physician orders, improving glycemic stability with measurable results.
- Maintained catheter, tracheotomy, ventilator, and colostomy care while reducing complication incidents through vigilant protocols.
- Coordinated emergency responses and communicated adverse events to RN supervisor and physician to ensure timely interventions.
Choice Home HealthSherman Oaks, CA
LVN
01.2017
LAUSDLos Angeles, CA
Special Education Assistant
01.2017
Job overview
- Assisted teacher with classroom instruction and adapted lessons to meet individual IEP goals.
- Monitored and implemented behavior plans reducing incidents and improving classroom focus.
- Supported students with mobility and hygiene needs during transport and daily activities.
- Documented student progress and IEP compliance to inform planning and team decisions.
- Provided compassionate assistance to students with disabilities, fostering a nurturing environment that enhanced their learning experience.
- Collaborated with teachers to implement individualized education plans, ensuring tailored support and measurable improvements in student performance.
- Monitored student progress and behavior, facilitating timely interventions that led to noticeable gains in academic engagement and social skills.
- Performed basic nursing procedures including catheterization and tracheostomy care with adherence to school protocols and safety standards.
- Assisted in classroom instruction and behavior management to support individualized education plans and daily routines.
- Administered gastrostomy feedings and oral suctioning while maintaining accurate health records and care logs.
- Collaborated with school nurse and teachers to resolve care challenges, producing measurable improvements in student stability and classroom participation.
LAUSDLos Angeles, CA
Health Care Assistant
01.2017
Annex Health CareEncino, CA
LVN
05.2007
Supreme Home Health CareMission Hills, CA
LVN
06.2014 - 06.2016
Education
Pacific Coast College
Vocational Nurse Program from LVN
01.2017
L.A. Pierce College
Science from Pre-Nursing
Certification
- First Aid, CPR and AED Certifications
- American Red Cross 2025
- License and Certification:
- LVN, CNA, CPR, First Aid,
- Child Abuse training,
- Health Care Assistant
- DSD: Development of Staff Director
Timeline
LVN
Los Angeles Unified School District
08.2017 - Current
LVN
Choice Home Health
01.2017
Special Education Assistant
LAUSD
01.2017
Health Care Assistant
LAUSD
01.2017
LVN
Supreme Home Health Care
06.2014 - 06.2016
LVN
Annex Health Care
05.2007
Pacific Coast College
Vocational Nurse Program from LVN
L.A. Pierce College
Science from Pre-Nursing