Grace Chavez
Lancaster,CA
Summary
As a newly Licensed Vocational Nurse, I am eager to embark on this fulfilling career path. I am prepared to offer compassionate and skilled care to patients of all backgrounds, ensuring their comfort and well being.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LVN District Nurse (RISE)
Eastside Union School District
02.2024 - Current
- Travel to multiple schools to provide healthcare services and support to students
- Monitor children's health and document medical information accurately while collaborating with the healthcare team to ensure comprehensive care and treatment plans
- Provide healthcare services on short notice, often stepping in to cover shifts in various locations
- Safely and accurately administer prescribed medications to pediatric patients, ensuring proper dosages and adherence to medical protocols
- Regularly check on children's well-being, including temperature, hydration, and signs of illness, promptly addressing any concerns or symptoms
- Administer feedings through G tube, perform regular blood glucose checks, closely observing for signs of seizures and many more, following prescribed schedules and protocols.
Plastic Surgery Center
Dr. Andre Marshall
08.2024 - 10.2024
- Ensured that wounds were properly drained and monitored for any signs of infection
- Educated patients on best practices for post-operative care, minimizing recovery time and ensuring optimal results
- Assisted medical professionals, including nurses and surgeons, in a fast-paced surgical center
- Admitted patients for pre-operative procedures
- Pre-operative and post-operative vitals
- Discharged patients and monitored their recovery, providing post-operative care instructions and ensuring they were stable before leaving the facility
- Administered medications to patients as prescribed, ensuring correct dosages and provided education on each medication given
- Administered IV fluids and efficiently managed the placement and removal of IV lines
Sped Instructional Aide
Enterprise Elementary School
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Provided daily care to children or dependents, assisting with both educational and personal needs to promote a supportive and nurturing environment
- Collaborated with teachers to develop individualized education plans (IEPs) tailored to each student's needs
- Managed schedules, including meals, school activities, and diapering
- Ensured safety and wellbeing
- Offered emotional support and guidance
- Maintained a clean and safe environment through regular cleaning and organizing tasks
- Provided one-on-one assistance, helping students with special needs, including those with severe disabilities understand lessons, managing behaviors, and creating a supportive learning environment.
Student LVN
Career Care Institute
09.2022 - 01.2024
- Developed strong clinical skills and knowledge base in patient care
- Provided compassionate care and communicated effectively with patients and healthcare teams
- Completed nursing studies with hands-on clinical rotations, including pediatric care
- Gained experience in assessing and managing care for patients of all ages
- Ensuring patients receive high-quality care and support in their recovery process
- Offered emotional support and education to patients and their families, promoting a positive healthcare experience
- Assisted with medical procedures and treatments, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
Education
LVN (Licensed Vocational Nurse) -
Career Care Institute
01.2024
Diploma -
Littlerock High School
06.2022
Skills
- Compassionate Care
- Diabetes management
- Clinical Documentation
- Physical Assessment
- Pediatric Care
- IV/ blood withdrawal
- Catheter Care
- Elderly Care
- Behavioral health support
- Direct Patient Care
- Immunization Administration
- Medication Administration
- Patient Care
- ADL Assistance
- Vital signs
- Attention to Detail
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Critical Thinking
- Patient Charting
- Specimen Collection
Certification
- CPR Certified (BLS)
- IV Certified
- Fire Card Certified
Timeline
Plastic Surgery Center
Dr. Andre Marshall
08.2024 - 10.2024
LVN District Nurse (RISE)
Eastside Union School District
02.2024 - Current
Sped Instructional Aide
Enterprise Elementary School
01.2024 - 05.2024
Student LVN
Career Care Institute
09.2022 - 01.2024
Diploma -
Littlerock High School
LVN (Licensed Vocational Nurse) -
Career Care Institute
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