Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Vn License
Accomplishments
References
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Iris Padilla

Chula Vista,CA

Summary

Dedicated Licensed Vocational Nurse with expertise in patient assessment, communication coordination, and medical documentation. Committed to enhancing patient outcomes and streamlining clinic operations through effective time management and teamwork. Dedicated and compassionate Licensed Vocational Nurse with extensive experience in sample collection, blood draw, IV insertion, and infection control. Maintains composure and makes accurate decisions in fast-paced, unpredictable, and stressful environments—history of interfacing seamlessly with doctors, specialized support services, patients, and visiting families.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Licensed Vocational Nurse

UCSD La Jolla Family and Sports Medicine
San Diego, CA
02.2013 - Current
  • Facilitated patient communication to monitor adherence and follow-up effectively.
  • Assisted nursing care for diverse populations, including elderly and pediatric patients.
  • Provided exceptional customer service while performing vital sign assessments and administering injections.
  • Supported wound care and assisted with office procedures to improve patient outcomes.
  • Coordinated doctor-patient messaging to enhance communication processes.
  • Managed insurance referrals to secure timely approvals.
  • Scheduled patient appointments to streamline clinic operations.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of prior authorization activities per established policies.

Licensed Vocational Nurse

UCSD Float Team
San Diego, CA
10.2012 - 02.2013
  • Managed telephone orders, ensuring accurate processing by pharmacists.
  • Recorded daily prescription transaction logs for compliance and tracking.
  • Entered patient information into computer systems, maintaining up-to-date records for prescriptions.
  • Maintained weekly inventory of medical supplies to support efficient operations.
  • Coordinated over-the-counter stock levels to prevent shortages.
  • Contacted customers to confirm prescription readiness for pickup.
  • Counseled customers on health needs, addressing queries effectively.
  • Communicated with clinicians to verify patient information when necessary.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Nightingale College
Ogden, UT
08-2025

Licensed Vocational Nurse - Licensed Vocational Nurse

UEI College
Chula Vista, CA
02-2011

Associate of Arts - Medical Specialties

Pacific College of Oriental Medicine
CA
02-2006

Medical Assistant - Medical Assistant

Pima Medical Institute
Chula Vista, CA
01.1999

Skills

  • IV certification
  • Medical documentation
  • Communication coordination
  • Customer service and support
  • Insurance management
  • Time management
  • Team collaboration
  • Office procedures
  • Patient care and assessment
  • Vital signs monitoring and assessment
  • Epic training and clinical training
  • Medical terminology expertise
  • Geriatric and pediatric care
  • Medication administration and management
  • Foley catheter and wound care management
  • HIPAA compliance knowledge
  • Nursing care planning and clinical judgment
  • Customer service excellence strategies
  • Flow sheet charting proficiency
  • Acute care skills and venipuncture techniques
  • Blood draw techniques expertise
  • Body mechanics knowledge application
  • Injection administration skills
  • Sports clinic experience familiarity
  • Medi-Cal, PPO, HMO, and POS knowledge
  • Microsoft Office proficiency and attention to detail
  • Interpersonal communication skills and appointment scheduling
  • Mental health support
  • Intravenous therapy and blood withdrawal certification
  • Screening and triaging
  • Care plans
  • Compassionate care
  • Healthcare software proficiency
  • Documentation accuracy
  • Infection control
  • Personal hygiene support
  • Pulse oximetry tracking
  • CA-licensed vocational nurse
  • Emergency response
  • Charting and recording
  • Staff supervision
  • Caring for wounds
  • Transcribing orders
  • EPIC EMR software
  • Documenting incidents
  • Patient safety protocols
  • ADL assistance
  • Writing reports
  • Biomedical hazard disposal
  • Health education
  • Educating families
  • Tuberculosis testing
  • Medication reconciliation
  • Vocational support
  • Regulatory requirements
  • Chronic disease management

Certification

  • IV Certified
  • BLS Certified
  • HIPAA Certified
  • BART Certified
  • OSHA Certified
  • Licensed Vocational Nurse

Vn License

271349

Accomplishments

Made it on Dean's list multiple times during my semester

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Licensed Vocational Nurse

UCSD La Jolla Family and Sports Medicine
02.2013 - Current

Licensed Vocational Nurse

UCSD Float Team
10.2012 - 02.2013

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Nightingale College

Licensed Vocational Nurse - Licensed Vocational Nurse

UEI College

Associate of Arts - Medical Specialties

Pacific College of Oriental Medicine

Medical Assistant - Medical Assistant

Pima Medical Institute

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