Hector Molina
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Los Angeles,Ca
Summary
Experienced Licensed Vocational Nurse with a strong foundation in urgent care settings, particularly at Orthopedics Instituted for Children Urgent Care. Expert in IV therapy and emotional support, delivering exceptional patient care while leading clinical teams to optimize patient flow and operational efficiency. Committed to enhancing nursing practices through collaborative relationships with patients, caregivers, and coworkers.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Vocational Nurse- Emergency Department
California Hospital Medical Center
Los Angeles, CA
05.2019 - Current
- Assess and document vital sign measurements.
- Assisted MD during various minor office procedures.
- Recorded nursing interventions on patient EMR charts.
- Delivered treatments through oral medication, intramuscular injections, and subcutaneous injections.
- Credentials include certification in IV Therapy as well as ACLS, BLS and PALS.
- Performed laboratory tests such as urinalysis, glucose testing and hemoglobin and hematocrit levels.
- Promoted culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting documentation and prevention.
- Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
Licensed Vocational Nurse- Pre-Operative
Community Surgery Center of Glendale
Glendale, CA
03.2019 - Current
- Monitored and documented vital statistics regularly.
- Coordinated necessary steps to prepare patients for surgery.
- Ensured patients provided consent before operations.
- Supported surgical team by preparing necessary blocks.
- Manages compliance with Federal, State, and accreditation standards.
- Collaborates with the clinical director to maintain a safe environment.
- Manages tasks related to circulation nursing along with those of a scrub nurse.
- Assisted across multiple types of surgeries in the OR.
- Completed accurate and timely medical records.
Licensed Vocational Nurse- Charge Nurse (Per-Diem)
Orthopedics Instituted for Children Urgent Care
Los Angeles, CA
07.2018 - 08.2019
- Take Vital Signs
- Assist MD with Minor Procedures
- Document on patient charts all nursing Interventions
- Medicate patient via Oral meds, Injections: Intramuscular, Subcutaneous
- IV Therapy Certified, ACLS, BLS, PALS Certified
- Answer multi-line phone, call physicians per M.D
- Request
- Initiate transfer process for higher level of care and payer request transfers
- Initiate admission process from outpatient to inpatient Per M.D
- Request
- Assist with Control of Patient Flow and supervise Front office and Clinical Medical Assistants
Licensed Vocational Nurse- Multi-Specialty Clinic
Providence Saint John’s Health Center
Playa Vista, CA
04.2018 - 03.2019
- Take Vital Signs
- Assist MD with Minor Office Procedures
- Document on patient EMR charts all nursing Interventions
- Medicate patient via Oral meds, Injections: Intramuscular, Subcutaneous
- IV Therapy Certified, ACLS, BLS, PALS Certified
- Answer multi-line phone, call physicians per M.D
Licensed Vocational Nurse- ER Department
Providence Saint John’s Health Center
Santa Monica, CA
10.2014 - 04.2018
- Take Vital Signs
- Assist MD with Minor Procedures
- Document on patient charts all nursing Interventions
- Medicate patient via Oral meds, Injections: Intramuscular, Subcutaneous
- IV Therapy Certified, ACLS, BLS, PALS Certified
- Answer multi-line phone, call physicians per M.D
- Request
- Initiate transfer process for higher level of care and payer request transfers
- Initiate admission process from outpatient to inpatient Per M.D
- Request
Licensed Vocational Nurse- Charge Nurse (Per-Diem)
Pasadena Community Urgent Care
Pasadena, CA
07.2015 - 11.2016
- Take Vital Signs
- Assist MD with Minor Procedures
- Document on patient charts all nursing Interventions
- Medicate patient via Oral meds, Injections: Intramuscular, Subcutaneous
- IV Therapy Certified, ACLS, BLS, PALS Certified
- Answer multi-line phone, call physicians per M.D
- Request
- Initiate transfer process for higher level of care and payer request transfers
- Initiate admission process from outpatient to inpatient Per M.D
- Request
- Assist with Control of Patient Flow and supervise Front office and Clinical Medical Assistants
Unit Secretary/ Patient Care Associate/ ER- LVN
Olympia Medical Center
Los Angeles, CA
11.2006 - 07.2014
- Answer multi-line phone
- Enter orders in to medi-tech system for labs, radiology and ancillary services
- Call physicians per M.D
- Request
- Initiate transfer process for higher level of care and payer request transfers
- Initiate admission process from outpatient to inpatient Per M.D
- Request
- ER LVN DUTIES: Take Vital Signs, Assist MD with Minor Procedures, Document on patient charts all nursing Interventions
- Medicate patient via Oral meds, Injections: Intramuscular, Subcutaneous
- IV and Phlebotomy Certified
ED Unit Coordinator-Per Diem
Ronald Reagan/UCLA Medical Center
Los Angeles, CA
06.2008 - 11.2013
- Answer multi-line phones
- Enter orders on to medi-tech, premise, med host, and eccentrics programs
- Page physicians per M.D
- Request via internet paging system on alpha text pagers
- Overhead trauma and STEMI activation
ED Financial Counselor
Valley Presbyterian Hospital
Van Nuys, CA
06.2007 - 06.2008
- To admit inpatient and outpatients verify insurance coverage
- Collect co-pays and deductibles
- To create and implement new admission Process
- Register patients at the Emergency Room admission desk
- Break down charts, log patient admission and discharge on daily log sheet
- Evaluate patients for eligibility for Rskar, Section 1011, Medi-Cal management, Queens’s care, and other community resources for assistance
- Transfer pt from a non-contract facility to contracted hospital/ Facility
- Collect Monies from Self Pay Admissions
Admission Rep/ Financial Counselor / ER Dept
St. Vincent Medical Center
Los Angeles, CA
08.2004 - 03.2007
- To admit inpatient and outpatients verify insurance coverage
- Collect co-pays and deductibles
- To create and implement new admission Process
- Register patients at the Emergency Room admission desk
- Break down charts, log patient admission and discharge on daily log sheet
- Evaluate patients for eligibility for Rskar, Section 1011, Medi-Cal management, Queens’s care, and other community resources for assistance
- Transfer pt from a non-contract facility to contracted hospital/ Facility
- Collect Monies from Self Pay Admissions
Back Office Medical Assistant/ Back office Tech
Tower Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
Beverly Hills, CA
08.2002 - 08.2004
- Prepare exam rooms for pt
- Prepare injections
- Order supplies for cast room
- Keep inventory of Don Joy supplies
- Assist with Minor office procedures
- Put on and take off cast and splints
- Help schedule diagnostic test
- Refill medications via fax or phone call
- Dispense Medication samples to patients on Dr Orders
- Keep log of medications refilled for pt through B&B pharmacy
- Obtain authorization from Insurance Company for DME products
Education
Associate of Liberal Arts -
Southern New Hampshire University
08.2020
IV Certified -
FLEX ED
Chino, CA12.2008
LVN PROGRAM -
AMERICAN CAREER COLLEGE
Los Angeles, CA08.2006
MEDICAL ASSISTANT FRONT & BACK OFFICE -
MODERN TECHNOLOGY COLLEGE
North Hollywood, CA10.2000
EMT BASIC COURSE -
GLENDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Glendale, CA01.1999
Skills
- Implementation of Treatment Plans
- Emotional Support Services
- Clinical Patient Support
- Dietary Support Expertise
- Understanding of Anatomy
- Understanding of Neurophysiology
- HIPAA guideline adherence
- Treatment outcome monitoring
- Aseptic techniques
- Healthcare software proficiency
- Workflow coordination
- Intravenous therapy and blood withdrawal certification
- Vital signs monitoring
- Nursing processes
- Reporting and documentation
References
Will provide references upon request.
Timeline
Licensed Vocational Nurse- Emergency Department
California Hospital Medical Center
05.2019 - Current
Licensed Vocational Nurse- Pre-Operative
Community Surgery Center of Glendale
03.2019 - Current
Licensed Vocational Nurse- Charge Nurse (Per-Diem)
Orthopedics Instituted for Children Urgent Care
07.2018 - 08.2019
Licensed Vocational Nurse- Multi-Specialty Clinic
Providence Saint John’s Health Center
04.2018 - 03.2019
Licensed Vocational Nurse- Charge Nurse (Per-Diem)
Pasadena Community Urgent Care
07.2015 - 11.2016
Licensed Vocational Nurse- ER Department
Providence Saint John’s Health Center
10.2014 - 04.2018
ED Unit Coordinator-Per Diem
Ronald Reagan/UCLA Medical Center
06.2008 - 11.2013
ED Financial Counselor
Valley Presbyterian Hospital
06.2007 - 06.2008
Unit Secretary/ Patient Care Associate/ ER- LVN
Olympia Medical Center
11.2006 - 07.2014
Admission Rep/ Financial Counselor / ER Dept
St. Vincent Medical Center
08.2004 - 03.2007
Back Office Medical Assistant/ Back office Tech
Tower Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
08.2002 - 08.2004
Associate of Liberal Arts -
Southern New Hampshire University
IV Certified -
FLEX ED
LVN PROGRAM -
AMERICAN CAREER COLLEGE
MEDICAL ASSISTANT FRONT & BACK OFFICE -
MODERN TECHNOLOGY COLLEGE
EMT BASIC COURSE -
GLENDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
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