Compassionate Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) with expertise in patient care, medication administration, and clinical evaluations. Skilled in coordinating individualized care plans, monitoring patient status, and maintaining clinical documentation. Strong leadership and communication abilities enhance interdisciplinary collaboration and promote safe, patient-centered care. Experience in supervising Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) and optimizing staffing assignments to ensure quality care and operational efficiency.
Work History
Licensed Vocational Nurse
1 Year 8 Months
Temecula Healthcare Center | 02.2025 - Current
Supervised and coordinated daily nursing activities to ensure the delivery of safe, effective, and high-quality patient care.
Oversaw Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), delegated duties appropriately, and monitored staff performance to ensure compliance with facility policies and care standards.
Coordinated staffing assignments, monitored staffing levels, and ensured adequate coverage to maintain patient safety and continuity of care.
Conducted patient admissions, completed initial nursing assessments, obtained vital signs, reviewed patient medical histories, and documented admission information accurately.
Assessed newly admitted patients' conditions, identified immediate care needs, and communicated significant findings to physicians and other healthcare professionals.
Coordinated admission procedures, verified patient information, reviewed medication lists, and ensured required documentation was completed in accordance with facility protocols.
Developed, implemented, and updated individualized patient care plans in collaboration with physicians, registered nurses, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
Monitored patient conditions, evaluated responses to treatments, and promptly reported changes in health status to the appropriate healthcare providers.
Administered prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with provider orders, facility policies, and applicable scope-of-practice requirements.
Monitored and documented vital signs, including blood pressure, temperature, pulse, and respiration, and initiated appropriate follow-up for abnormal findings.
Maintained accurate and timely patient records, including nursing assessments, admission documentation, medication administration, treatments, and changes in patient condition.
Utilized electronic health record (EHR) systems to document patient information, update care plans, and support effective communication among healthcare team members.
Provided direct patient care, including assistance with bathing, grooming, toileting, wound care, catheter management, mobility, and other activities of daily living as appropriate.
Assisted with patient transfers, admissions, and transitions of care while following established safety procedures and infection prevention protocols.
Communicated with physicians, residents, patients, and family members regarding care needs, treatment plans, changes in condition, and admission-related concerns.
Provided emotional support and education to patients and families to promote understanding of care plans and facilitate a smooth admission process.
Implemented infection control measures and ensured compliance with facility policies, patient safety standards, and applicable healthcare regulations.
Responded to changes in patient acuity, prioritized nursing interventions, and coordinated appropriate resources to address urgent patient care needs.
Supported discharge planning and continuity of care by coordinating with the healthcare team and ensuring appropriate documentation and communication.
Promoted teamwork, accountability, and professional standards among nursing staff to maintain a safe and patient-centered care environment.
Medication Technician
2 Years 8 Months
Regency Fallbrook | 06.2022 - 02.2025
Administered medications according to prescribed schedules for patient care.
Ensured that all prescribed medications were taken as ordered by physician.
Documented medication administration accurately in electronic health records.
Maintained accurate inventory of medications and supplies for effective management of medications and supplies, ensuring proper storage conditions.
Engaged in training sessions to enhance knowledge of medication management protocols and best practices.
Participated in training sessions to stay updated on medication management protocols.
Monitored and reported changes in patient condition or behavior related to medications, facilitating timely interventions.
Disposed expired drugs according to regulatory standards.
Disposed of expired drugs safely according to regulatory standards according to regulatory standards.
Facilitated timely ordering of medications to ensure availability for patient care, receiving, storing, preparing and delivering medications throughout the facility.
Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
Maintained confidentiality of patient health information at all times.
Assisted residents with daily living activities and maintained a safe environment.
Assisted with transferring residents in and out of wheelchairs and adaptive equipment.
Adhered to HIPAA regulations when handling confidential patient information.
Medication Aide
10 Months
Pacifica Senior Living Vista | 08.2021 - 06.2022
Administered prescribed medications in accordance with individualized care plans, physician orders, resident-specific instructions, and facility safety protocols.
Monitored residents for adverse medication reactions, side effects, and changes in health status, promptly reporting concerns to the appropriate healthcare professionals.
Accurately documented medication administration, refusals, and resident responses using medication administration records (MARs) and electronic health record system.
Verified medication labels, dosages, routes, and administration schedules to promote accuracy and minimize medication errors.
Assisted residents with activities of daily living while maintaining their dignity, comfort, privacy, and independence.
Collaborated with nurses and caregiving staff to coordinate medication administration, communicate care needs, and ensure continuity of resident care.
Replenished medication carts, organized medication supplies, and maintained secure storage areas in compliance with facility policies.
Communicated medication updates, missed or refused doses, and changes in resident conditions during shift handoffs to support effective care coordination.
Maintained a clean, organized, and safe medication administration environment by following infection prevention and control procedures.
Coordinated daily medication schedules to support symptom management, treatment adherence, and residents' overall well-being.
Responded promptly to medical emergencies by providing appropriate assistance and notifying nursing staff or emergency personnel as needed.
Minimized medication errors by maintaining accurate, up-to-date medication records and promptly identifying and reporting discrepancies.
Followed established medication management procedures and confidentiality requirements to protect resident safety and personal health information.
Supported quality resident care by observing changes in physical condition or behavior and communicating relevant findings to the healthcare team.
Medication Aide
1 Year
Las Villas De Carlsbad | 06.2020 - 06.2021
Administered prescribed medications in accordance with individualized care plans, physician orders, resident-specific instructions, and facility safety protocols.
Monitored residents for adverse medication reactions, side effects, and changes in health status, promptly reporting concerns to the appropriate healthcare professionals.
Accurately documented medication administration, refusals, and resident responses using medication administration records (MARs) and electronic health record system.
Accurately documented medication administration, refusals, and resident responses using medication administration records (MARs) and electronic health record systems.
Assisted residents with activities of daily living, enhancing dignity, comfort, and independence.
Collaborated with nurses and caregiving staff to ensure seamless medication administration and continuity of care.
Coordinated daily medication schedules to support symptom management, treatment adherence, and residents’ overall well-being.
Coordinated daily medication schedules to support symptom management, treatment adherence, and residents' overall well-being.
Responded promptly to medical emergencies by providing appropriate assistance and notifying nursing staff or emergency personnel as needed.
Assisted residents with activities of daily living while maintaining their dignity, comfort, privacy, and independence.
Followed established medication management procedures and confidentiality requirements to protect resident safety and personal health information.
Monitored changes in physical condition or behavior and communicated findings to healthcare team to support timely interventions.