Guillermo Ferrer
Salinas,CA
Summary
Dedicated Licensed Vocational Nurse with experience in correctional and acute care environments. Expertise in wound care, medication reconciliation, and care coordination with healthcare teams. Committed to enhancing patient outcomes through accurate documentation, infection control, and adherence to safety protocols. Proficient in implementing nursing care and prioritizing tasks in fast-paced settings.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
License Vocational Nurse
CDCR CTF
Soledad, California
12.2006 - Current
- Administered medications and therapies according to physicians' orders.
- Provided wound care, including dressing changes and administering intravenous medications.
- Assisted with the administration of injections and IV fluids to patients.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds, and managed catheters.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate and respiration rate.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Monitored patient respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Evaluated patient responses to treatments; documented assessments in the medical record system.
- Documented patient care activities in electronic health records. in electronic health records.
- Recorded patient care details in electronic health records.
- Kept EHR updated with patients' vital statistics, tracking metrics and observations about behaviors or responses.
- Implemented patient care and documentation improvements to enhance quality of care.
- Coordinated multidisciplinary care efforts to ensure comprehensive management of patient care plans.
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
- Assisted physicians during sick call and treatment procedures.
- Prepared medication carts and clinical supplies for housing units.
- Prepared patient rooms for examination, including stocking supplies and ensuring cleanliness.
- Participated in continuing education programs to maintain licensure requirements.
- Implemented infection control measures per facility policy.
- Observed changes in patient conditions and reported any unusual findings to the supervising physician or a registered nurse.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Evaluated patient care procedure changes for effectiveness and made necessary adjustments.
- Utilized medical instruments safely and effectively while providing direct care to patients.
- Performed basic medical procedures such as catheterization, EKGs and phlebotomy according to established protocols.
- Performed laboratory tests such as urinalysis, glucose testing and hemoglobin and hematocrit levels.
- Collected specimens for laboratory analysis to assist in diagnosis. Prepared specimens for laboratory analysis; prepared specimens for transport to lab.
- Maintained accurate patient records documenting treatments, medications administered and other pertinent information.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Followed custody procedures during inmate movement and clinic visits.
- Supported care for incarcerated patients in correctional clinic settings.
- Promoted culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting documentation and prevention.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain, and optimize patient outcomes.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians' orders.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare
Salinas, California
12.2000 - 12.2006
- Provided compassionate bedside care to enhance patient comfort and recovery at Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses.
- Assisted with the administration of injections and IV fluids to patients.
- Collected vital signs and reported changes to registered nurses.
- Documented care in electronic health records.
- Assisted with wound care and dressing changes.
- Assisted physicians and nurses during exams and procedures to ensure efficient and effective patient care.
- Educated patients and families on treatment instructions.
- Maintained infection control standards across patient care areas.
- Implemented infection control measures per facility policy.
- Observed changes in patient conditions and reported any unusual findings to the supervising physician or registered nurse.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary care among healthcare professionals to optimize patient outcomes.
- Prepared patient rooms for examination, including stocking supplies and ensuring cleanliness.
- Managed patients' hygiene with comprehensive care for toileting, bathing and grooming needs.
- Assisted with patient transfer activities utilizing appropriate equipment and safety measures.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues, and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with a supervising healthcare provider.
- Worked with registered nurses to deliver comprehensive, high-quality care to patients.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Participated in continuing education programs to maintain licensure requirements.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Choice Homecare
Monterey, California
11.2000 - 12.2001
- Educated patients and families on treatment instructions to enhance understanding and adherence.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate and respiration rate.
- Observed changes in patient conditions and reported any unusual findings to supervising physician or registered nurse.
- Evaluated patient responses to treatments; documented assessments in the medical record system.
- Maintained accurate patient records to support continuity of care and facilitate effective communication.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary care among healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive patient management.
- Participated in continuing education programs to maintain licensure requirements.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Pleasant View Convalescent Hospital
Cupertino, California
12.1992 - 08.1999
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate and respiration rate.
- Assisted with wound care and dressing changes, promoting optimal healing and patient comfort.
- Supported physicians and nurses during exams and procedures.
- Educated patients and families on treatment instructions.
- Maintained infection control standards across patient care areas.
- Implemented infection control measures to ensure patient safety.
- Observed changes in patient conditions and reported any unusual findings to supervising physician or a registered nurse.
- Coordinated care among healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive and effective patient management.
- Maintained accurate patient records documenting treatments, medications administered and other pertinent information.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Utilized medical instruments safely and effectively while providing direct care to patients.
- Performed basic medical procedures such as catheterization, EKGs and phlebotomy according to established protocols.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with a supervising healthcare provider.
- Led implementation of new patient care procedures, resulting in enhanced quality of service and improved documentation methods. of improved patient care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives.
- Kept EHR updated with patients' vital statistics, tracking metrics and observations about behaviors or responses.
- Worked with registered nurses to deliver comprehensive, high-quality care to patients.
- Evaluated patient responses to treatments; documented assessments in the medical record system.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Commerce
University of Santo Tomas
PhilippinesSome College (No Degree) - Vocational Nursing
Central College Occupational Center
San Jose, CASkills
- Medication administration
- EHR charting
- Clinical documentation
- Wound care
- Catheter care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient assessment
- Medication reconciliation
- Care coordination
- Infection control
- Treatment outcome monitoring
- Clinical judgement
- Direct patient care
- Aseptic techniques
- Diabetes management
- Workflow coordination
- Care plan development
- Patient and family communication
- Behavioral health care
- Confidentiality management
Timeline
License Vocational Nurse
CDCR CTF
12.2006 - Current
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare
12.2000 - 12.2006
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Choice Homecare
11.2000 - 12.2001
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Pleasant View Convalescent Hospital
12.1992 - 08.1999
Some College (No Degree) - Commerce
University of Santo Tomas
Some College (No Degree) - Vocational Nursing
Central College Occupational Center