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Gabriela Castaneda

Licensed Vocational Nurse
Fontana,CA

Summary

Focused and friendly School District LVN with 22 years of experience providing care to students age 3 year old to 22+ year old. Known professionally for working effectively with Fontana Unified School District. Exemplary organization and administrative skills.

Outstanding attention to detail. Skilled in communicating with School RN, parents, and counselors to provide comprehensive care for students.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
2
2
Languages

Work History

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Fontana Unified School District
02.2002 - Current
  • Perform Specialized Health Care Procedures. Blood Glucose Monitoring, Insulin administration, Urinary Catheterizations, Colostomy Care, Oral and Deep suctioning. Respiratory Assessment and Care provided. Nebulizer treatments, rescue inhaler, assess for distress and summon Emergency Medical Response if needed. Perform Gastrostomy Tube feeding and treatment as ordered by Physician. G-tube feeding via bolus or Feeding Pump. Jejunostomy Tube feeding and care as ordered by Physician to help meet nutritional needs. Routine, daily medications administered per Physician's Orders such as oral medications, as well as via G-tube/J-tube.
  • Follow Allergy Action Plans, Seizure Action Plans, Asthma Action Plans, Shunt Precautions.
  • Document on specialized procedures performed and outcome. If there are any issues, communicate concerns to Parent and School RN.
  • Worked in the District Immunization Clinic.
  • Administered Required School Immunizations to students and employees.
  • Administered TB tests to Parent Volunteers and new district employees.
  • Recorded Immunizations on files and charts according to protocol.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary team of Comprehensive Health staff and school staff to address students' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
  • Provide First Aid Care for students with wounds. Provide necessary care for students with medical issues.
  • Document accurately on student's physical chart and on "Q" Communications on computer.
  • Work with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions, such as students with Vision and Hearing Impairment and physical limitations.
  • Comfort, counsel, and refer students and families to necessary Mental Health resources.
  • Answer incoming phone calls from parents and other staff to provide basic assistance and inform on FUSD health protocols.
  • Educate students and caregivers on medical diagnoses and care ordered by Physician.
  • Minimize staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Southwestern Medical Center
07.2000 - 09.2001
  • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
  • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
  • Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
  • Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
  • Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
  • Administered medications and injections to patients.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.

Education

Associate of Arts - Science And Math

Chaffey College
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
05.2017 - 05.2017

Certificate of Completion - Nursing. LVN Program

Concord Career College
San Bernardino, CA
03.1999 - 03.1999

Skills

Aseptic Techniques

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Certification

LVN Certificate

Interests

Choir singing

Crafting

Floral Decor

hobbies

I love singing in the church choir. I have been a part of my church choir for 30+yrs. I also enjoy floral decor. I have worked in flower shops for about 2.5yrs. I continue to make floral arrangements for friends, and family events. I also love playing Volleyball. I played volleyball in High School and College and Club Volleyball. Working on crafts is therapeutic and relaxing for me. I am creative and it feels so good to see the outcome of something I invested time and energy towards. 

I feel like all these hobbies and interests in a way align with my career choice. Nursing is hands on and being creative can help solve situations with students and patients sometimes. It is a great feeling to see that I made a difference with students and patients I worked with.

Timeline

Associate of Arts - Science And Math

Chaffey College
05.2017 - 05.2017

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Fontana Unified School District
02.2002 - Current

Licensed Practical Nurse

Southwestern Medical Center
07.2000 - 09.2001

Certificate of Completion - Nursing. LVN Program

Concord Career College
03.1999 - 03.1999

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