Georgina Parsa
Escondido,CA
Summary
Proven LVN with a strong background in pediatric and emergency care, honed at Kaiser Permanente. Expert in vital signs monitoring and compassionate patient education, achieving improved health outcomes. Skilled in clinical documentation and patient relationship building, ensuring high-quality, efficient patient care. Certified in CPR/AED, demonstrating critical thinking and emergency response capabilities.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
LVN
Kaiser Permanente
03.2009 - 07.2024
- 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.
- 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.
- Demonstrated strong clinical judgment by assessing symptoms quickly and prioritizing appropriate interventions accordingly.
- Streamlined documentation processes by maintaining accurate medical records through electronic charting systems.
- Enhanced patient care by providing compassionate and individualized attention, leading to improved health outcomes.
- Maintained thorough knowledge of emergency procedures, effectively responding to urgent situations when required.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Facilitated efficient patient admissions, transfers, and discharges while maintaining clear communication with all parties involved.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times, fostering trust and rapport with those under my care.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
Medical Assistant
Neighborhood Healthcare
08.2003 - 03.2009
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Built strong relationships with patients through effective communication skills that foster trust in the clinic''s commitment to quality care.
- Maintained a safe and clean clinical environment by adhering to infection control guidelines and disposing of biohazardous waste properly.
- Facilitated seamless patient care with thorough and accurate documentation of medical histories, vital signs, and medications.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Boosted patient satisfaction by providing compassionate care and promptly addressing needs during visits.
- Enhanced clinic efficiency by assisting physicians with routine procedures and diagnostic tests.
- Coordinated patient referrals to specialists or other healthcare providers as needed for comprehensive care management plans.
- Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols by following proper sterilization techniques for medical equipment.
- Improved patient experiences by efficiently managing appointments and maintaining organized medical records.
- Optimized appointment scheduling processes to minimize conflicts and maximize physician availability for patients.
- Aided in accurate diagnoses by performing laboratory tests and preparing specimens for analysis.
- Assisted in the development of clinic policies and procedures to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
- Provided support during emergencies by administering first aid treatments under physician supervision until further assistance arrived.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
- Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
- Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.
- Measured patient pulse oximetry.
- Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging, and compassionate environment.
- Helped improve patient outcomes by educating and advising on relevant treatments and care.
- Measured patient spirometry.
- Conducted monthly and quarterly inventory of supplies using facility cost reporting records.
Education
Licensed - LVN
Maric College- San Diego, California
Vista, CA06.2008
Skills
Compation Care
- Clinical Documentation
- Pediatric Care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Catheter Care
- Direct Patient Care
- Immunization Administration
- Medication Administration
- Wound Care
- Patient Care
- HIPAA Compliance
- Breathing Treatments
- Health Education
- Vital signs
- Documentation accuracy
- Patient relationship building
- Outpatient Care
- Emergency Response
- Patient Assessments
- Patient triaging
- Family Communication
- Patient Management
- Pulse oximetry tracking
- Patient Education
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Critical Thinking
- Patient Observation
- Patient Charting
- Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition and Stabilization
Accomplishments
Recognitions on continued dedication and compassionate care, 100% Nurse Care and Concern Scores YTD 2023.
Certificate of Excellency on Reliably Ecellent Nursing Care and Concern.
Certificate of Recognition for exceptional work ethics and performance for HPV vaccine in 2021.
Timeline
LVN
Kaiser Permanente
03.2009 - 07.2024
Medical Assistant
Neighborhood Healthcare
08.2003 - 03.2009
Licensed - LVN
Maric College- San Diego, California
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