I am interested in sharing my knowledge with others and working alongside my coworkers in unity I look forward to continue growing in the field
Gabriela Barrera
Licensed Vocational Nurse
San Ardo,CA
Summary
CA -Licensed Vocational Nurse with proven expertise in managing total nursing care and administering prescribed medications and treatments according to approved nursing techniques. Assists in delivery of patient care through nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. Demonstrated competency directing and guiding patient teaching and activities to promote individual treatment programs.
Overview
2
2
Languages
1
1
year of post-secondary education
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Monrovia Gardens Healthcare Center
Monrovia, CA
06.2020 - 06.2021
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising RNs and Doctors.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
Medical Receptionist
Van Nuys Chiropractic Group
Van Nuys, CA
01.2008 - 11.2012
- Checked patient insurance, demographic and health history to keep information current.
- Managed master calendar and scheduled appointments for providers based on optimal patient loads and clinician availability.
- Enhanced office productivity by handling high volume of callers per day.
- Supported office staff and operational requirements with administrative tasks.
- Organized paperwork such as charts and reports for office and patient needs.
- Completed and filed financial documentation for accounting purposes.
- Offered ample support to team members with creative solutions to complex challenges regarding scheduling, conflict resolution and medical care.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Elwyn
Valley Village, CA
02.2017 - 12.2017
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Performed arterial cut-downs, inserted central lines and inserted endotracheal tubes as part of trauma team.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding and other daily living activities.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Legacy Care
Pasadena, CA
02.2019 - 10.2019
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising RN and manager.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Prepared patients for surgery, educating patients and family members on surgical procedures.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding and other daily living activities.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Education
High School Diploma -
Los Angeles Job Corps Center
Los Angeles 05.2015 - 06.2016
Skills
Patient Management
Pulse oximetry tracking
Direct Patient Care
Patient Assessments
Shared governance
Medical Records Management
Maintaining nutrition
Documenting intake
Multitasking abilities
Interests
Timeline
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Monrovia Gardens Healthcare Center
06.2020 - 06.2021
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Legacy Care
02.2019 - 10.2019
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Elwyn
02.2017 - 12.2017
High School Diploma -
Los Angeles Job Corps Center
05.2015 - 06.2016
Medical Receptionist
Van Nuys Chiropractic Group
01.2008 - 11.2012