IMELDA M. DATUIN
Riverside,California
Summary
Licensed Vocational Nurse with robust patient care skills and comprehensive understanding of medical procedures. Capable of adapting to varying clinical environments while maintaining high standards and delivering results. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with healthcare teams, ensuring quality patient outcomes and seamless operational flow. Skilled in patient assessment, administering medication, and maintaining accurate medical records, with strong emphasis on empathy and reliability.
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering over 18+ years of patient-facing experience. Addresses patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Knowledgeable Licensed Nurse with solid foundation in patient care, medication administration, and vital signs monitoring. Proven ability to support healthcare teams and contribute to high-quality patient outcomes. Demonstrated compassionate patient interaction and effective communication skills.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Epic Staffing/Therapy Travelers Inc.
El Segundo, CA
02.2023 - 08.2024
- Work as 1:1 LVN support for student with catheter, G-tube, Tracheostomy, Seizure monitoring and other medical disabilities that may require assistance, monitoring and care during school hours.
- Provide direct nursing care to student with special needs.
- Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Monitor and document student’s health’s status and progress.
- Communicate with parents, teachers and healthcare providers as needed.
- Collaborate with other members of the school team to ensure the best possible outcomes for student.
- Provide school district support in Health Office as School Nurse if the assigned student does not attend school.
- Provide first aid treatment to students from Pre K-12 for any c/o discomfort, illness and injury obtained while at school. Document and notify parents per school district policy.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Department Of Veterans Affairs Loma Linda
Loma Linda, CA
01.2017 - 10.2022
- ENDO/Diabetes clinic (LVN). Assist veteran with CGM downloads such as DEXCOM Freestyle LIBRE and Guide Me meter.
- Educate on how to operate their meter. Obtain Blood Glucose readings through phone call from our veteran in preparations to their PHONE or Video Virtual Connect appointments. Obtain A1C level during clinic appointment if needed or as requested by MD.
- Answer phone calls forwarded by another department related to diabetes supplies issues.
- Assist provider by responding to their alerts such as informing veterans for any medication changes made by their provider, any lab results that they need to know about, review medications they are on, etc.
- Assist veterans in regards to re scheduling their appointment by alerting our Unit MSA to assist them. Perform daily calibration on our AFFINION 5 and 6 (A1C machines) machines per policy.
- Maintain exam room clean, weekly inventory and re stock supplies needed for the clinic. AED and EKG checked daily.
- Make call reminder prior to Clinic, Video or Phone appointment. Remind each veteran for any pending laboratory orders or any procedure needed such as Diagnostic test, such as DEXA SCAN and XRAY needed for their future appointments. Floated to Rheumatology clinic as needed.
- Educated patients and their families on disease management, medication administration, and at-home care techniques, empowering them to take control of their health.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
LVN
San Gorgonio Memorial Hospital
Banning, CA
11.2015 - 01.2017
- Work under MD’s, Physician Assistant and Nurse Practitioner in Rapid Care department with a variety of age group from newborn, toddler, adolescent, adult and geriatrics during suture applications, vaginal and eye exams.
- Apply different types of splints and cast variety of fractures and sprain cases.
- Insert IV’s, hang IV solutions, hang blood products as ordered by MD.
- Administer medication to patients PO, IM and Subcutaneous as ordered by the Provider.
- Responsible with patients transfer to in-patient units and outside facilities for further evaluation such as medical and psychological needs.
- Function as Primary Nursing in Emergency department.
- Assist ER doctors during conscious sedation and be part of cardiac resuscitation.
- Work as Resource Nurse in Medical Surgical Unit, assist RN’s with new admit patients like IV insertions, initiating initial IV fluids as ordered and transporting patient to their procedures.
- Responsible with processing the D/C orders for the Nurses.
- As part of resource Nurse help relieved for lunches and breaks with RN’s in OB, ICU and Medical Surgical Unit and hang fluids, administer PO, IM and SUBQ medications as needed and assist with patient care.
- Maintained thorough knowledge of emergency procedures, effectively responding to urgent situations when required.
- Performed IV therapy treatments safely and accurately, administering fluids and medications as ordered by physicians.
- Facilitated efficient patient admissions, transfers, and discharges while maintaining clear communication with all parties involved.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans tailored to patients'' needs.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
- Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms, and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients.
- Mentored new LVN hires through orientation process, sharing expertise to support their integration into team successfully.
- Demonstrated strong clinical judgment by assessing symptoms quickly and prioritizing appropriate interventions accordingly.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times, fostering trust and rapport with those under my care.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
LVN
Department Of Veterans Affairs Loma Linda
Loma Linda, CA
07.2014 - 01.2016
- Worked as LVN in Community Living Center, both Geriatric and Palliative Care.
- Assist veterans during care and participated in and monitor treatment plans, administer medications; oral and Sub-Q and IM injection and monitor interactions, side effects and report to RN on duty.
- Supervise clients and interact with them in milieu, teaching and modeling appropriate coping skills.
- Provide full range of practical nursing care to patients with a variety of physical and/or behavioral problems.
- Provides effective education to patients and/or family members in relation to common disease processes, medication, and /or prescribed treatment regimes.
- Intravenous. Foley catheter and Rectal tube insertion.
- Function as treatment nurse specializes with Wound Vacuum and major wound dressing changes, assist with skin observation during admission.
- Participates and assist with resuscitation during cardiac and pulmonary arrest. Recognize and initiates basic emergency situations and seeks assistance from RN on duty.
- Administered medications accurately and in timely manner, ensuring proper treatment for various conditions.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patients regularly, swiftly identifying any changes in condition and addressing concerns promptly.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Promoted positive work environment among nursing staff through collaboration, open communication, and support.
- Provided high-quality wound care, reducing risk of infection and promoting timely healing.
- Managed time efficiently during busy shifts by multitasking effectively without compromising quality of care.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
LVN
Community Hospital Of San Bernardino
San Bernardino, California
07.2013 - 12.2014
- Care of patient requiring mechanical ventilation, responsible in monitoring, and recognize the significant functions of the machine.
- Provide tracheal care and maintenance. Administer medication via G tubes, IM and Subcutaneous injections, Med Neb treatment, enema administration and insertion of Rectally, IV, Foley catheter.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Monitor and report any changes of condition to the Charge Nurse on duty.
- Obtained patient vital signs Q shift or Q4 hours and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Mentored new LVN hires through the orientation process, sharing expertise to support their integration into the team successfully.
- Administered medications accurately and in a timely manner, ensuring proper treatment for various conditions.
LVN
Banning Healthcare
Banning, CA
06.2013 - 12.2014
- Performs bedside care, taking vital signs such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration.
- Administer Medication and give injections and enemas, monitor catheters, apply dressings, treat bedsores.
- Monitor patients and report any adverse reactions to medications or treatments.
- Help to evaluate residents’ needs, develop care plans, and supervise care provided by nursing aides.
- Participate in health and therapeutic counseling, teaching, and provide emotional support to patients and their significant others.
- Assist RN during admission and discharge process.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Promoted a positive work environment among nursing staff through collaboration, open communication, and support.
LVN
MAXIM HEALTHCARE SERVICES
RANCHO MIRAGE, CA
12.2012 - 06.2013
- Provide various health care interventions at home and provide health education to patient, family and caregivers regarding their current status and health needs.
- Monitors vital sign of patient such as BP, pulse rate, oxygen saturation, temperature and respiration rate.
- Report any changes noted with my patient to assigned RN supervisor.
- Take T.O. from MD’s office.
- Accompany my patient to school daily and to any doctor’s appointment as schedule.
- Assume responsibility and accountability for application of nursing process and delivery of patient care.
- Assess signs and symptoms indicating physiologic and psychosocial changes in patient’s condition.
- Administered medications accurately and in a timely manner, ensuring proper treatment for various conditions.
LPN
ALL SAINTS CATHOLIC NURSING HOME
JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA
08.2007 - 11.2012
- Administer medication, injections and treatments.
- Directs work of nursing assistants and make staff assignments.
- Observe patient condition and accurately report to RN in charge.
- Maintain detailed and accurate records of nursing action.
- Participate in health and therapeutic counseling, teaching, and emotional support for patients and significant others.
- Make rounds on assigned patients and prioritize care according to patients need.
- Provide and report status of patient at change of shifts.
- Perform all other duties assign by nursing supervisor accordingly.
- Assist RN during admission and discharge process. Assist newly hired LVN staff and help with training process as assigned by our Director of Nursing.
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
- Reduced medication errors by accurately administering medications and diligently verifying patient information.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering positive relationships built on trust and compassion.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
PHLEBOTOMIST
CHESAPEAKE CENTER INC./ NAS Jacksonville
Portsmouth, Virginia
01.2006 - 08.2008
- SMA: Obtain blood draws and other specimen as ordered by License Health Care Provider, properly label collected Specimens. Good communication skills.
- FRONT DESK: Proper phone etiquette, schedule patients for future specimen collection needs.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Maintained high level of accuracy in labeling and tracking specimens, ensuring proper testing and timely results.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Reduced contamination risks by strictly adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining clean work environment.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Demonstrated adaptability by effectively performing blood draws on diverse patient populations, including pediatric, geriatric, and challenging cases.
- Improved patient comfort by efficiently drawing blood samples using various techniques such as venipuncture and capillary puncture.
- Assembled tourniquets, needles, and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
- Increased patient satisfaction rates through consistent delivery of professional phlebotomy services tailored to individual needs.
- Contributed to development of phlebotomy training materials, enhancing skillset of new employees and improving overall team performance.
- Monitored patients for adverse reactions post-venipuncture, ready to provide immediate care if needed.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness and sterilization of phlebotomy equipment, ensuring patient safety.
- Trained new phlebotomists in proper blood collection techniques and safety protocols, elevating overall quality of care.
- Identified veins suitable for venipuncture with precision, minimizing discomfort for patients.
- Supported laboratory technicians by preparing and organizing samples for analysis, facilitating smoother workflow.
- Improved patient comfort and trust with compassionate communication and professional bedside manner.
- Enhanced patient experience through compassionate care and communication during blood draw procedures.
PHLEBOTOMIST
BAPTIST HEALTH DOWNTOWN
Jacksonville, Florida
11.2005 - 04.2006
- Obtain blood draws from various ages (including NICU patients).
- Process specimen from different department sent via tube system throughout hospital.
- Handle mail-out test according to specimen test requirement.
- Properly dispose of contaminated sharps, retrieve specimens from drop-off bins and couriers.
- Answer phone calls and direct calls to appropriate personnel.
- Promoted positive atmosphere within phlebotomy department through active participation in team meetings and effective communication with colleagues.
- Organized daily work based on collection priority.
- Actively engaged with patients to educate them on proper post-draw care, reducing potential complications and ensuring their comfort throughout process.
- Provided support to laboratory staff, facilitating prompt analysis of collected samples for expedited results delivery.
- Participated in continuous education programs to stay updated on latest phlebotomy techniques and safety standards.
LAB TECHNICIAN
SAN GORGONIO MEDICAL HOSPITAL
Banning, CA
09.2000 - 09.2005
- Under supervision of Medical Technologist, process samples per established protocol, performs laboratory testing as needed based on clinical evaluations that are being perform.
- Performs necessary maintenance procedures as required, based on testing/processing that is being preform in laboratory.
- Perform variety of routine blood drawing, Centrifuge, label and store blood samples for subsequent analysis by clinical laboratory staff.
- Maintain inventory of supplies, stock supplies on carts and hand trays.
- Maintained safe and organized laboratory environment, adhering to strict safety protocols.
- Trained new laboratory personnel to apply proper laboratory techniques and best practices.
- Provided exceptional customer service to patients and healthcare providers, fostering strong working relationships.
- Prepared samples for shipping and disposed of bodily fluids in proper containers.
- Adhered to laboratory safety procedures to maintain compliance with quality control standards.
CNA
BANNING HEALTHCARE
Banning, CA
12.1999 - 09.2000
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
- Implemented fall prevention measures by identifying high-risk patients and maintaining clutter-free environments around bedsides.
Education
License Vocational Nurse - License Vocational Nurse
Beaumont Adult School
Beaumont, CA09.2005
Certified PHLEBOTOMIST -
ROP
Long Beach01.1996
UNDERGRAD ASSOCIATE DEGREE OF NURSING -
University of Pangasinan
Philippines01.1991
Skills
- Patient-centered care
- Safe medication delivery
- Diabetes care coordination
- Chronic wound care expertise
- Infection risk management
- Pediatric patient management
- Catheter hygiene practices
- Feeding tube management
- Caring for wounds
- IV therapy
- Immunization administration
- Tracheostomy care
- Geriatric care
- Palliative care
- Empathetic and compassionate
- EKG administration
- Samples collection
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
Timeline
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Epic Staffing/Therapy Travelers Inc.
02.2023 - 08.2024
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Department Of Veterans Affairs Loma Linda
01.2017 - 10.2022
LVN
San Gorgonio Memorial Hospital
11.2015 - 01.2017
LVN
Department Of Veterans Affairs Loma Linda
07.2014 - 01.2016
LVN
Community Hospital Of San Bernardino
07.2013 - 12.2014
LVN
Banning Healthcare
06.2013 - 12.2014
LVN
MAXIM HEALTHCARE SERVICES
12.2012 - 06.2013
LPN
ALL SAINTS CATHOLIC NURSING HOME
08.2007 - 11.2012
PHLEBOTOMIST
CHESAPEAKE CENTER INC./ NAS Jacksonville
01.2006 - 08.2008
PHLEBOTOMIST
BAPTIST HEALTH DOWNTOWN
11.2005 - 04.2006
LAB TECHNICIAN
SAN GORGONIO MEDICAL HOSPITAL
09.2000 - 09.2005
CNA
BANNING HEALTHCARE
12.1999 - 09.2000
License Vocational Nurse - License Vocational Nurse
Beaumont Adult School
Certified PHLEBOTOMIST -
ROP
UNDERGRAD ASSOCIATE DEGREE OF NURSING -
University of Pangasinan