Graciela Pena
Bakersfield,CA
Summary
Patient-oriented nursing professional with 6 years of hands-on experience in delivering quality direct and indirect patient care to individuals in clinical settings. Completes tasks and fosters relationships with patients, caregivers, and coworkers to drive patient care goals and advance nursing philosophies.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinic LVN
Clinica Sierra Vista
07.2018 - Current
- Perform patient care functions as prescribed by provider following established protocols, policies, and procedures
- Assist medical personnel with minor surgical procedures and/or diagnostic exams
- Monitor patients’ conditions and notify provider for disposition
- Prepare and administer medications as directed by providers’ order or standing orders
- Initiate and maintain IV solutions as prescribed by provider
- Maintain equipment and supplies
- Identify and arrange for equipment needing repair
- Monitor patient flow and assign/direct other personnel as needed
- Provide medical information and education to patients including CGM (continuous glucose monitor) education
- Document pertinent patient information, assessment, and nursing procedures
- Float to other sister facilities when coverage is needed
- Perform other duties as directed
LVN
Maxim Healthcare
08.2017 - 06.2018
- Monitored student's sugar levels before breakfast and lunch
- Administered insulin prior to meals according to doctor's orders
- Assisted with any nursing needs at Miramonte High School, while my assigned student was in class
- Reported any abnormal changes to my RN supervisor
LVN Floor Nurse
Brookdale Senior Living Facility
01.2017 - 08.2017
- Oversaw medication administration, monitored distribution and documented responses
- Complied with OSHA programs, maintaining safe and clean working environment
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information
- Worked with registered nurses to deliver comprehensive, high-quality care to senior residents
- In charge of monitoring medical resident's needs during nocturnal shift
- Managed patients' hygiene with comprehensive care for toileting, bathing and grooming needs
- Kept EHR updated with patients' vital statistics, tracking metrics and observations about behaviors or responses
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers
- Administered prescribed medications noting times and amounts on patient charts
Referral Coordinator
Clinica Sierra Vista
10.2007 - 08.2014
- Scheduled patients according to availability, urgency and insurance authorization guidelines
- Reviewed demographic, clinical and insurance information before sending to referred specialists
- Reviewed referral details and expectations with providers and patients and requested new referrals when necessary
- Answered questions and resolved concerns raised by both patients and specialists
- Prioritized referrals according to urgency and adhered to appropriate referral deadlines
- Reviewed data obtained from referring physicians for completeness and accuracy
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times
Education
Vocational Nursing -
Bakersfield Adult Schools
Bakersfield, CA05.2016
Medical Assisting -
Bakersfield Adult Schools
Bakersfield, CA07.2005
High School Diploma -
Bakersfield Adult Schools
Bakersfield, CA01.2005
Skills
- Performance Monitoring
- Staff Supervision
- Conflict Resolution
- Nursing Intervention Evaluations
- Patient Observation
- Equipment Inspection
- Work Planning and Coordination
- Wound Dressing
- Patient Charting
- Epic Systems
- Vital Signs Recording
- Call Answering and Assistance
- Medication Administration
- Nursing Staff Supervision
- HIPAA Compliance
- Inventory Assessment
- Sterilization and Sanitation
- Time Management
- Feedback Acceptance
- Management Team Support
- Infection Control
- Responsible and Dependable
Timeline
Clinic LVN
Clinica Sierra Vista
07.2018 - Current
LVN
Maxim Healthcare
08.2017 - 06.2018
LVN Floor Nurse
Brookdale Senior Living Facility
01.2017 - 08.2017
Referral Coordinator
Clinica Sierra Vista
10.2007 - 08.2014
Vocational Nursing -
Bakersfield Adult Schools
Medical Assisting -
Bakersfield Adult Schools
High School Diploma -
Bakersfield Adult Schools
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