GABRIELA MEDINA
Riverside,CA
Summary
Knowledgeable LVN with solid foundation in patient care, medication administration, and vital signs monitoring. Proven ability to support healthcare teams and contribute to high-quality patient outcomes. Demonstrated compassionate patient interaction and effective communication skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student LVN Worker
Bellagio Post Acute/Pacific Grove Hospital
- Assist mental health clients with daily ADL’s
- Effective communication between staff
- Medication administration with assistance
- Documenting on EHR
- Wound care with assistance
Student LVN Worker
Highland Palms HealthCare Center/Casa Colina Post Acute
- Assist clients with meal trays/Feeding
- Basic ADL’S assistance
- Vital Signs/Patient Safety
- Teamwork/Communication
LVN
Veterans Affairs Medical Center
05.2025 - Current
- Administered medications accurately and in a timely manner, ensuring proper treatment for various conditions.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patients regularly, swiftly identifying any changes in condition and addressing concerns promptly.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Promoted a positive work environment among nursing staff through collaboration, open communication, and support.
- Provided high-quality wound care, reducing the risk of infection and promoting timely healing.
- Managed time efficiently during busy shifts by multitasking effectively without compromising quality of care.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Streamlined documentation processes by maintaining accurate medical records through electronic charting systems.
- Demonstrated strong clinical judgment by assessing symptoms quickly and prioritizing appropriate interventions accordingly.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
Home Health LVN
High Care Palliative and Hospice
02.2025 - 05.2025
- Promoted continuity of care by maintaining detailed documentation of patients'' health status, interventions, and outcomes.
- Supported patients during difficult transitions to home-based care, providing emotional support and practical guidance.
- Enhanced patient recovery process through effective communication and collaboration with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Assisted patients in managing their daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, grooming, meal preparation, and mobility support.
- Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
Health Aid/Covid Liaison
San Bernardino Unified School District
06.2021 - 07.2023
- Calm, clear, and concise communication with both parents and students
- Assist students with minor injuries
- Vision/Hearing Exams
- Screen students for Covid symptoms
Medical Assistant
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
06.2020 - 06.2021
- Conducted inmate patient interviews to gather health history, vital signs and information about current medical issues
- Monitored medical supply levels to confirm sufficient stock, promptly placing replenishment orders before depletion
- Completed clinical documentation in accordance with agency guidelines
- Prepared treatment rooms for inmates, including cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies
Medical Assistant
Western University of Health Science
10.2012 - 06.2020
- Monitored expiration of medical supplies and medications
- Documents objective data and routine aspects of patient care
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores, and surgical site wounds
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns
- Scheduled surgeries by making arrangements with surgical center and verifying times with patients, preparing charts, pre-admission and consent forms
- Performed preliminary physical tests, such as taking blood pressure, weight and temperature, accurately recording results in patient history summary
- Performed routine tests such as urine dip stick, vision and hearing tests
Medical Assistant
Magnolia Medical Center
05.2008 - 06.2012
- Patient Scheduling
- CPR/First Aid Certified
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse
- Obtained information about clients’ medical history, drug history, complaints and allergies
- Maintained a clean, healthy and safe environment
- Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing
Education
LVN Diploma -
Smith Chason School of Nursing
Ontario, CA01.2024
Phlebotomist Certificate - undefined
Mission Career College
Riverside, CA06.2012
Associate of Science - undefined
San Joaquin Valley College
Rancho Cucamonga, CA05.2008
Skills
- Your Skill
- Clerical
- Data Entry
- Scheduling
- Word Processing
- Venipuncture
- Hipaa compliance
- Immunizations
- Injections
- EKG
- STD Counseling
- Time Management
- Medical Records
- Vital Signs
- Patient Care
- Well organized
- Customer Service
- Glucose checks
- TB Test
- Medication administration
- Clinical documentation
- Patient observation
- Patient intake
- Behavioral health support
- Bedside manner
- ADL assistance
- Breathing treatments
- Outpatient care
- Home health care
- Chronic disease management
- Pulse oximetry tracking
- EMR / EHR
- Palliative care
Certification
- Certificate Name
- Certified Medical Assistant-American Medical Certification Association
- Phlebotomist- Mission Career College
- LVN Diploma- Smith Chason School of Nursing
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
LVN
Veterans Affairs Medical Center
05.2025 - Current
Home Health LVN
High Care Palliative and Hospice
02.2025 - 05.2025
Health Aid/Covid Liaison
San Bernardino Unified School District
06.2021 - 07.2023
Medical Assistant
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
06.2020 - 06.2021
Medical Assistant
Western University of Health Science
10.2012 - 06.2020
Medical Assistant
Magnolia Medical Center
05.2008 - 06.2012
Student LVN Worker
Bellagio Post Acute/Pacific Grove Hospital
Student LVN Worker
Highland Palms HealthCare Center/Casa Colina Post Acute
Phlebotomist Certificate - undefined
Mission Career College
Associate of Science - undefined
San Joaquin Valley College
LVN Diploma -
Smith Chason School of Nursing
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