FRANCISCO LOZADA
Los Angeles,California
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Manager Med-Surg/Telemetry RN
Los Angeles Community Hospital
4081 E. Olympic Blvd Los Angeles CA 90023
02.2022 - Current
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Wound Care Coordinator
Los Angeles Community Hospital
4081 E. Olympic Blvd Los Angeles CA 90023
10.2018 - Current
- Identified patients requiring debridement procedures and alerted attending physician.
- Attended wound care education programs to gain knowledge on most recent techniques and procedures available.
- Developed treatment plans according to current wound care protocols.
- Demonstrated dressing techniques to educate and orient in-services nurses.
- Identified nutritional deficiencies and coordinated with personnel to solve nutrition problems.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to implement interventions for wound healing and skin breakdown prevention.
- Treated and carefully tended to vascular and diabetic ulcers.
- Instructed patients and caregivers on how to clean and dress wounds and how to prevent infections.
- Assessed and treated draining of wounds and burns.
- Implemented plans to prevent pressure ulcers and other wound developments.
- Maintained impeccable hospital cleanliness and sanitation for most effective treatment of wounds.
- Provided post-surgery treatment and care for patients with ostomies.
- Documented and examined patient recovery and reported progress to doctors for effective management.
- Provided consultation, education and counseling to patients, staff and community members.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Designed and introduced leadership development, coaching and team management model, resulting in promotion of employees into increased levels of responsibility.
- Spearheaded and implemented new projects to expand scope of engagement.
- Implemented successful healthcare program through professionalism, quality of care, medical teaching and patient satisfaction.
Charge Nurse - Sub Acute
Los Angeles Community Hospital
4081 E. Olympic Blvd Los Angeles CA 90023
09.2017 - 10.2018
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments. Supervised a team of 4 LVNs and 4 CNAs on a 37 bed Sub-Acute Unit.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
- Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
- Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes, and treatment implementations.
- Developed and maintained close relationships with patients and families to facilitate smooth communications, provide encouragement and build trust.
- Worked with patients diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, congestive heart failure (CHF), cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), diabetes or sepsis to asses needs and determine best options for care.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
Wound Care Nurse
Los Angeles Community Hospital
4081 E. Olympic Blvd Los Angeles CA 90023
12.2016 - 09.2017
- Instructed patients and caregivers on how to clean and dress wounds and how to prevent infections.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to implement interventions for wound healing and skin breakdown prevention.
- Implemented plans to prevent pressure ulcers and other wound developments.
- Treated and carefully tended to vascular and diabetic ulcers.
- Assessed and treated draining of wounds and burns.
- Advised patients on proper nutrition and offered holistic solutions to severe conditions.
- Maintained comprehensive understanding of genitourinary, gastrointestinal and integumentary systems and provided treatment for wounds impacting them.
- Designed pouch systems to assist in wound draining and recovery.
- Provided post-surgery treatment and care for patients with ostomies.
- Prevented skin deterioration against formidable odds using ground-breaking technology.
- Maintained impeccable hospital cleanliness and sanitation for most effective treatment of wounds.
- Offered emotional support to patients and family members experiencing trauma.
- Documented and examined patient recovery and reported progress to doctors for effective management.
- Disseminated instructions for primary home caregivers and patients in preparation for discharge from hospital.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
Treatment Nurse
Pacifica Hospital Of The Valley
9449 San Fernando Rd. Sun Valley CA 91352
12.2015 - 07.2017
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
12.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
03.2015
License Vocational Nurse - Nursing
03.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
10.2000
Skills
- EMR Systems
- Operational Procedures and Standards
- Staff Development
- Healthcare Program Planning
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 119 staff members.
- Achieved significant and consistent reduction of employee attrition.
- Achieved consistent Fall rates of 3 by completing Fall prevention program with accuracy and efficiency.
- Achieved HAPI results of 0.5 through education and staff development.
- Collaborated with leadership team in improving discharge protocol which resulted in increased compliance and patient satisfaction.
- Reduced unnecessary use of telemetry services thereby increasing staffing productivity and cost reduction.
- Championed the HOUDINI protocol and improved CAUTI reduction rates.
Certification
- Certified Wound Care Nurse, National Alliance of Wound Care and Ostomy - 2018 to present
Languages
English
Full Professional
Filipino
Full Professional
Timeline
Nurse Manager Med-Surg/Telemetry RN - Los Angeles Community Hospital
02.2022 - Current
Wound Care Coordinator - Los Angeles Community Hospital
10.2018 - Current
Charge Nurse - Sub Acute - Los Angeles Community Hospital
09.2017 - 10.2018
Wound Care Nurse - Los Angeles Community Hospital
12.2016 - 09.2017
Treatment Nurse - Pacifica Hospital Of The Valley
12.2015 - 07.2017
West Coast University - Master of Science, Nursing
Fairmont State University - Associate of Science, Nursing
Marian College, Marian Health Career Center - License Vocational Nurse , Nursing
De La Salle University - Bachelor of Arts, Psychology