Gladys Irene Alminario
Laguna Hills,CA
Summary
Skilled Licensed Vocational Nurse leverages critical thinking, analysis and medical knowledge to deliver superior care in high-pressure environments. Highly adaptable nurse dedicated to provide exceptional care and compassion to patients. Implements nursing care, following physician orders in conformance with recognized nursing techniques, standards and administrative policies. Collaborates with physicians and multidisciplinary team members, restoring patients' health through nursing and health education processes and promotes kindness and dedication that ensures patient dignity while assisting loved ones with emotional needs and during end of life process. Maintains positive attitude in urgent, stressful situations.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Hospice Nurse - After Hours/On Call
Bristol Hospice
Irvine
2024.02 - Current
- Facilitated communication between the patient and family and all members of the interdisciplinary team.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge about new developments related to hospice nursing practices.
- Participated in palliative care meetings to discuss current cases and develop treatment plans for complex cases.
- Educated patients and family members on disease process, medication administration, nutrition and symptom management.
- Conducted home visits regularly to assess patient's condition and provide necessary interventions.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals including social workers, chaplains, and doctors to ensure quality care is provided throughout the hospice experience.
- Provided physical, emotional, and spiritual support to patients and their families.
- Assisted in end-of-life decision making processes with respect to patient wishes.
- Administered medications as prescribed by physicians while monitoring for side effects.
- Performed advanced nursing functions such as wound care or IV therapy according to established standards of practice.
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress notes, treatments administered, medications given.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations such as pain crisis or respiratory distress.
- Monitored vital signs, observed changes in condition, and reported any concerns to physician.
- Attended regular staff meetings with interdisciplinary team to review policies and procedures regarding patient care.
- Utilized effective interpersonal, writing and active listening skills to build and cultivate positive relationships with patients, caregivers, and physicians.
- Listened to patients and loved ones, offering emotional support, and kindness to help with end-of-life transition.
- Guided patients' loved ones and caregivers in pain management, wound care and medication dosing.
- Delivered respectful, compassionate care to each patient and family member.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Administered local, inhalation or intravenous anesthetics to patients undergoing procedures.
Hospice Nurse - After Hours/On Call
Essence Hospice
Irvine
2024.02 - Current
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge about new developments related to hospice nursing practices.
- Facilitated communication between the patient and family and all members of the interdisciplinary team.
- Participated in palliative care meetings to discuss current cases and develop treatment plans for complex cases.
- Educated patients and family members on disease process, medication administration, nutrition and symptom management.
- Conducted home visits regularly to assess patient's condition and provide necessary interventions.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals including social workers, chaplains, and doctors to ensure quality care is provided throughout the hospice experience.
- Provided physical, emotional, and spiritual support to patients and their families.
- Assisted in end-of-life decision making processes with respect to patient wishes.
- Administered medications as prescribed by physicians while monitoring for side effects.
- Performed advanced nursing functions such as wound care or IV therapy according to established standards of practice.
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress notes, treatments administered, medications given.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations such as pain crisis or respiratory distress.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for each patient.
- Monitored vital signs, observed changes in condition, and reported any concerns to physician.
- Attended regular staff meetings with interdisciplinary team to review policies and procedures regarding patient care.
- Utilized effective interpersonal, writing and active listening skills to build and cultivate positive relationships with patients, caregivers, and physicians.
- Listened to patients and loved ones, offering emotional support, and kindness to help with end-of-life transition.
- Guided patients' loved ones and caregivers in pain management, wound care and medication dosing.
- Delivered respectful, compassionate care to each patient and family member.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Administered local, inhalation or intravenous anesthetics to patients undergoing procedures.
Hospice Nurse
Western Horizon Hospice
Mission Viejo , CA
2023.05 - Current
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Cared for patients' acute and chronic wounds by changing dressings and applying medicated compounds.
- Worked with registered nurses to deliver comprehensive, high-quality care to patients.
- Directed implementation of improved patient care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives.
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Promoted culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting documentation and prevention.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical history.
- Applied interventions to progress patients toward wellness and address maintenance of wellness.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
- Provided physical, emotional, and spiritual support to patients and their families.
- Monitored vital signs, observed changes in condition, and reported any concerns to physician.
- Administered medications as prescribed by physicians while monitoring for side effects.
- Educated patients and family members on disease process, medication administration, nutrition and symptom management.
- Facilitated communication between the patient and family and all members of the interdisciplinary team.
- Participated in palliative care meetings to discuss current cases and develop treatment plans for complex cases.
- Performed advanced nursing functions such as wound care or IV therapy according to established standards of practice.
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress notes, treatments administered, medications given.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations such as pain crisis or respiratory distress.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals including social workers, chaplains, doctors., to ensure quality care is provided throughout the hospice experience.
- Conducted home visits regularly to assess patient's condition and provide necessary interventions.
- Attended regular staff meetings with interdisciplinary team to review policies and procedures regarding patient care.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge about new developments related to hospice nursing practices.
- Assisted with discharge planning activities prior to a patient leaving hospice service.
- Listened to patients and loved ones, offering emotional support and kindness to help with end-of-life transition.
- Delivered respectful, compassionate care to each patient and family member.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
LVN Home Health Geriatrics
Royal Home Health
Mission Viejo , CA
2023.04 - Current
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Cared for patients' acute and chronic wounds by changing dressings and applying medicated compounds.
- Worked with registered nurses to deliver comprehensive, high-quality care to patients.
- Directed implementation of improved patient care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives.
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Promoted culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting documentation and prevention.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical history.
- Applied interventions to progress patients toward wellness and address maintenance of wellness.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
LVN Home Health - Adult and Peds
Premier Healthcare Services-Homecare
Laguna Hills , CA
2016.12 - 2024.01
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Inserted, cared for and removed patients' catheters and monitored fluid output.
- Evaluated patient care procedural changes for effectiveness and made necessary adjustments.
- Directed implementation of improved patient care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives.
- Assisted with patients' nutritional needs by setting up self-feeding assistance or directly feeding individuals with severely limited mobility.
- Managed patients' hygiene with comprehensive care for toileting, bathing and grooming needs.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts.
- Promoted culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting documentation and prevention.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical history.
- Applied interventions to progress patients toward wellness and address maintenance of wellness.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
CNA
Care To Stay Home
Laguna Hills , CA
2011.12 - 2016.08
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
Education
Professional Insurance
NSO Professional Liability Insurance
2025-04
CPR BLS Certified - CPR BLS
Heart CPR
Laguna Hills, CA2025-04
Vocational - Vocational Nursing
Stanbridge College
Irvine, CA08.2016
Certificate - Pharmacy Technology
CNI College
Orange, CA08.2014
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Saddleback College
Mission Viejo, CASome College (No Degree) - Bachelor of Science in Nursing
St. Dominic College of Asia
Skills
- Empathetic and compassionate
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Educating families
- Documenting incidents
- Post-surgery treatment
- Pain management
- Geriatric treatment knowledge
- Special Kids/Needs treatment and care knowledge
- Body mechanics knowledge
- Diabetes management
- Planning & organizing
- Medication administration
- G tube/NG TubeFeeding and Care
- Ostomy Care
- Catheter Insertion
- Pleural Effusion Draining and Care
- Hospice Care
- Pain Control
- Emergency Response
- Palliative Care
- Physician Communication
- Medication Administration
- Chronic Disease Management
- Patient Examination
- Documentation
- Direct Patient Care
- Infection Control
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Vitals Monitoring
- Wound Care
- Accurate Documentation
Timeline
Hospice Nurse - After Hours/On Call
Bristol Hospice
2024.02 - Current
Hospice Nurse - After Hours/On Call
Essence Hospice
2024.02 - Current
Hospice Nurse
Western Horizon Hospice
2023.05 - Current
LVN Home Health Geriatrics
Royal Home Health
2023.04 - Current
LVN Home Health - Adult and Peds
Premier Healthcare Services-Homecare
2016.12 - 2024.01
CNA
Care To Stay Home
2011.12 - 2016.08
Professional Insurance
NSO Professional Liability Insurance
CPR BLS Certified - CPR BLS
Heart CPR
Vocational - Vocational Nursing
Stanbridge College
Certificate - Pharmacy Technology
CNI College
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Saddleback College
Some College (No Degree) - Bachelor of Science in Nursing
St. Dominic College of Asia
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