Jacqueline Martinez, LVN
Lancaster, Ca,CA
Summary
Energetic, Self-motivated, decisive healthcare professional with proven bedside manner, clinical skills and diagnostic support experience. Manage and document current conditions to effectively support patients and work within multidisciplinary healthcare team to enhance outcomes. Specialize in patient care. Excellent communication skills and Bilingual (English and Spanish).
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health LVN
Aveanna Heathcare
Palmdale, CA
02.2022 - Current
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
- Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
- Maintained a safe environment within the home setting by recognizing potential hazards or risks.
- Reported any adverse reactions or significant changes in the patient's condition immediately to supervising Registered Nurse.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse rate.
LVN
Oak Fence Congregate Living Health Facility
Lancaster, CA
02.2018 - 11.2019
- Worked with social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
- Admissions and discharges.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
- Ordered lab tests or imaging studies according to physician orders while ensuring accuracy of documentation in the medical record system.
- Provide proper ICD- 10 diagnostic codes.
- Administered intravenous fluids or medications when necessary under the direction of a physician or registered nurse.
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
Caregiver
Visiting Angles
Santa Clarita, CA
09.2015 - 02.2018
- Administer bedside or personal care, such as ambulation, or personal hygiene assistance.
- Prepare and maintain records of client progress and services performed.
- Reporting changes in client conditions to the manager or supervisor.
- Perform healthcare-related tasks, such as monitoring vital signs, and medication.
- Care for individuals or families during periods of incapacitation, family disruption, or convalescence, providing companionship, personal care, or help in adjusting to new lifestyles.
Education
Licensed Vocational Nurse #VN690071 - LVN
University of Antelope Valley
Lancaster, CA08-2015
Skills
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Catheter care
- Feeding tube assistance
- Medication administration
- Infection control
- Vital signs monitoring
- Wound care
- Clinical documentation
Certifications
- Basic Life Support (BLS) , AHA 2/1/2024-02/2026
- Intravenous Therapy and Blood Withdrawal Certification 07/2017
Timeline
Home Health LVN
Aveanna Heathcare
02.2022 - Current
LVN
Oak Fence Congregate Living Health Facility
02.2018 - 11.2019
Caregiver
Visiting Angles
09.2015 - 02.2018
Licensed Vocational Nurse #VN690071 - LVN
University of Antelope Valley