Frances Lopez
Rancho Cucamonga,CA
Summary
Motivated LVN well-trained in caring for
patients; including personal needs, direct care, and ambulation. Familiar with performing assessments and monitoring vitals to help diagnose and treat various issues.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LVN Charge Nurse
Pilgrim Place
Claremont, CA
06.2024 - Current
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns.
- Oversaw patient conditions, administered medicine, performed interventions and took detailed records.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Cultivated strong working relationships with physicians by maintaining open communication, providing timely updates on patients'' status, and actively participating in care coordination efforts.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Championed infection control practices within the unit by strictly adhering to guidelines and educating staff on proper procedures.
- Performed wound care and promoted wound healing through education.
- Administered enteral feedings as ordered by MD.
LVN Charge Nurse
Arrowhead Springs Healthcare
San Bernardino, CA
01.2023 - 06.2024
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
LVN Charge Nurse
Laurel Wellness Nursing Center
Fontana, CA
08.2022 - 01.2023
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Promoted continuity of care by maintaining comprehensive medical records and updating physicians on significant changes in patients'' conditions.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, g tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
Education
Certificate In Vocational Nursing - Vocational Nursing
Summit College
San Bernardino, CA04.2022
Skills
- Medication and Injection Administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Team Collaboration
- Patient Care Coordination
- Privacy and Confidentiality
- Wound Care
- Catheterization
- G-tube Care
Certification
CPR/BLS
Nursing Home Infection Preventionist
Timeline
LVN Charge Nurse
Pilgrim Place
06.2024 - Current
LVN Charge Nurse
Arrowhead Springs Healthcare
01.2023 - 06.2024
LVN Charge Nurse
Laurel Wellness Nursing Center
08.2022 - 01.2023
Certificate In Vocational Nursing - Vocational Nursing
Summit College