Frances Verdeflor
Long Beach,CA
Summary
Licensed Vocational Nurse with acute care and behavioral health experience across a Level II Trauma Center, acute care hospital, orthopedic/trauma med-surg unit, and psychiatric facility. Proven ability to manage post-operative, trauma, medically complex, and psychiatric patients in fast-paced clinical environments while practicing at the full LVN scope.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Float Pool LVN
Providence Mission Viejo Hospital
Mission Viejo, CA
11.2025 - Current
- Provide nursing care for post-operative orthopedic, trauma, and complex med-surg patients
- Perform neurovascular checks and monitor for DVT, compartment syndrome, and infection
- Administer PO, subcutaneous and IM medications, fluids, and pain management
- Perform wound care and sterile dressing changes
- Collaborate with RNs and physicians during rapid response situations
- Educate patients on mobility, safety, and discharge care
- Maintain accurate EMR documentation and safety compliance
- Ensured patient safety by adhering to strict infection control protocols during all phlebotomy procedures.
- Collected blood samples efficiently using venipuncture and capillary techniques.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
LVN
Telecare Psychiatric Facility
01.2024 - Current
- Administer psychiatric medications and monitor therapeutic/adverse effects
- Conduct patient assessments, safety checks, and vital monitoring
- Utilize de-escalation techniques and therapeutic communication
- Collaborate with mental health teams on individualized care plans
- Ensure a structured, safe therapeutic environment with detailed documentation
LVN
St. Francis Medical Center
03.2025 - 11.2025
- Provide nursing care for post-operative orthopedic, trauma, and complex med-surg patients
- Perform neurovascular checks and monitor for DVT, compartment syndrome, and infection
- Administer PO, subcutaneous and IM medications, fluids, and pain management
- Perform wound care and sterile dressing changes
- Collaborate with RNs and physicians during rapid response situations
- Educate patients on mobility, safety, and discharge care
- Maintain accurate EMR documentation and safety compliance
- Ensured patient safety by adhering to strict infection control protocols during all phlebotomy procedures.
- Collected blood samples efficiently using venipuncture and capillary techniques.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
Education
Licensed Vocational Nursing Program -
Stanbridge University
Irvine, CA09.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Mount Saint Vincent
01.2020
Skills
- Post-operative orthopedic and trauma care
- Neurovascular assessments and monitoring
- Wound care and sterile dressing changes
- IV therapy and medication administration
- Pain management and infection prevention
- Psychiatric medication management
- Behavioral monitoring and safety checks
- EMR documentation and care planning
- Patient education and discharge planning
- Crisis intervention and therapeutic communication
Certification
- Licensed Vocational Nurse – California
- ACLS – American Heart Association (2025-01 – 2027-01)
- BLS – American Heart Association (2025-01 – 2027-01)
- IV Therapy & Blood Withdrawal Certified
Timeline
Float Pool LVN
Providence Mission Viejo Hospital
11.2025 - Current
LVN
St. Francis Medical Center
03.2025 - 11.2025
LVN
Telecare Psychiatric Facility
01.2024 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Mount Saint Vincent
Licensed Vocational Nursing Program -
Stanbridge University