Jacqueline Orizaba
Nurse
Glendale,CA.
Summary
Seeking a LV Nurse position in the San Fernando Valley. I am a talented, kind, companionate and sympathetic Nurse with over 17 years of experience in providing a wide variety of direct patient care. Have great knowledge of nursing procedures and techniques, actively involved in the care of patients, disease processes, diagnosis and prognosis, medical terminology, hospital routine, and equipment. Profound ability to properly administer medication, IV infusions, including starting and monitoring IV sites. Deep ability to identify "Six Right" of medication administration prescribed by physicians, and count vaccine/pharmacy inventory with the use of Pyxis Med. Administration System. Remarkable ability to keep records, organize and prepare reports with excellent ability to recognize critical and significant changes in patients. My strong and dedicated ability to establish and maintain a positive and effective working relationships with the staff (Nurses, Doctors and alike), patients and patients' families. Proficiency in computer nursing documentation. Immense ability to accurately record patient information with sound knowledge of EKG testing, immunization skills, and current normal lab values and to notify appropriate personnel when deviations from the norm occur. Uncommon ability to maintain high energy level and fluent in Spanish. Have deep cultural sensitivity in serving patients of varied ethnic, socioeconomic and spiritual believes, sexual orientation and backgrounds. Ability to maintain confidentiality of patients' medical and personal information, including medical staff. Ability to lift and transfer over 25 lbs. I am a professional, respectful, diligent, dependable and self-guided experience work ethic related to sincere love for Nursing and providing Holistic Care.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Health Nurse
Providence St. Joseph Home Health
Burbank, CA
09.2021 - 07.2022
- Evaluate Home Health patients at each visit for chief complaint, health care status, and other pertinent information, including cultural, psychosocial and spiritual considerations and communicate findings to MD, RN, Nursing Supervisor as appropriate
- Provide patient/family/caretaker instruction regarding nursing care, medications, diet, treatments and appropriate instruction to optimize self-care and to ensure safety
- Patient advocate: listen to, evaluate and act on complaints, needs, problems, and suggestions of patients, families, physicians and others
- Practice according to LVN Nurse Practice Act and utilizes the code for nurses established by the American Nurses’ Association as a guide for ethical decision making process
- Continually evaluate the clients and family’s responses to intervention in order to determine progress toward goal attainment and to provide those services requiring substantial specialized nursing care
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies
- Initiate and maintain a liaison relationship with all appropriate health care providers to assure that all efforts effectively compliment one another Assist with coordination of all services using EPIC
Private Duty Shift Care Nurse
Maxim Healthcare Services
Orange, CA
08.2019 - 08.2022
- Provided continuous direct care to disabled and bedbound Pediatric and Adult Patients, including routine and urgent visits
- Administer medications, charted findings and report to DON on call
- Attend Case Management meetings and updated Plan of Care
- Provided special procedures in the field as necessary, these included Gtube assessments, Foley Cath insertion, specimen collection, Trach Care, Wound Care, PEG, imcluding teaching Family members on these procedures as ordered by MD.
- Every shift included providing physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management to home health patients and advised and coached patients progressing from hospitals, rehab facilities and other medical organizations to at-home treatment settings.
Covid-19 VA / Covid-19 Results Team
LHI
La Crosse, WI
09.2020 - 08.2021
- Protected individual confidentiality as prescribed by local, state and federal mandates.
- Provided COVID-19 FAQs and educational material to patrons and employees.
- Documented novel coronavirus screening assessments.
- Processed positive and negative test responses according to established protocols and reporting requirements.
- Completed necessary reports and documentation on time and to specifications.
- Scheduled patients for appointments and maintained master calendar.
- Provided family members with general health education and tips for patient care.
- Adhered to all resident lifting and safe lifting instructions and rules.
- Provided results adhering to HIPPA laws.
- Provided resources to those being affected by -19 Pandemic
Field Hospice Nurse
Spectrum Hospice
09.2016 - 09.2021
- Provided end of life care to Patients enrolled in Hospice and Palliative Care, including providing routine and urgent visits
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans
- Provided Continues Care from 2 hours to 16 hours as permitted by CA law followed by Postmortem care
- Assessed and evaluated mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to initiate, manage and modify individualized care plans
- Administer medications, charted findings and reported to DON on call
- Attend Case Management meetings, deliver supplies and assess continuous care needs and plan of care
- Remained On-Call when off duty to provide urgent and special procedures in the field for other patients, these included determining the need for Continuous Care, Gtube assessments, Foley Catheterization insertion/reinsertion, specimen collection and need for continued care related Palliative Care, including total patient care, Family and caregiver teaching, and assisting with the levels of the grieving process
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Call and transfer the body to the mortuary
Hospital Nurse
All About Staffing, Inc
09.2007 - 05.2009
- Provided Quality direct nursing care at Holy Cross Hospital in Mission Hills, Northridge Hospital
- Medical Center in Northridge, and Los Robles Hospital in Thousand Oaks
- Begin the admitting process by interviewing patients and recording medical/personal information on patient records as well as gathering previous hospital stay records from other hospitals
- Assist the Head Nurse in controlling patient flow, organizing and prioritizing procedures, explain clinical procedures and prepare patients for exams and procedures
- Perform cleanup and sterilization/disinfection of technical areas/equipment
- Prepare patients for blood samples, test urine, screen vision and hearing, take and record vital signs, heights and weights to assist with patient screening as needed
- Assist with follow up on abnormal test results and notifying doctors per order, and order following tests, including Peak-and-Trough
- Under the orders of the physician, administer vaccine, Intravenous and other prescribed medications according to Pharmacy Regulations, using Pyxis Med.Administration
- System
- Assist with clerical tasks such as daily/monthly reports and patient record processing into
- Computer, including review patient record forms and doctors’ orders for accuracy and completion
- Answer the telephone; give appropriate information being aware of Privacy laws and transfer calls as needed
- Self guided to perform duties in a timely and appropriate manner, and assisted with Pyxis
- Med
- Administration System counts
Hospital Nurse
Pacifica Health Care
11.2006 - 03.2008
- Provided Quality direct nursing care at Holy Cross Hospital in Mission Hills, Northridge Hospital
- Medical Center in Northridge
- Performed assigned responsible total patient care, utilizing specialized knowledge in the techniques, methods, procedures, and equipment required in support of the professional staff
- Observed, recorded and reported unusual conditions or behaviors, and assisted in developing health care plans
- Analyzed and documented blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration, pulse Ox, and
- EKG results (ACLS Card)
- Administered medications as prescribed by physicians, using "Six Rights" of drug administration
- Adjusted or discontinued flow of intravenous therapy, per protocol, per doctor's orders
- Provided safety, emotional and physical comfort of patients, through understanding, love and compassion
- Received Education and Professional Training in wound management, treatment and prevention
- As a Float Pool Nurse, responded to the need of different units, such as the Nursery providing care for NB, Oncology , Rehabilitation, Emergency Room, Intensive Care Unit and TELE.
Charge Nurse
Jewish Home For The Aging
Reseda, CA
01.2006 - 01.2007
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking and administration.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes and treatment implementations.
- Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
- Collaborated with various healthcare professionals to determine specific and individualized care plan based on goals and long-term health.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Valley Presbyterian Hospital
03.2002 - 08.2005
- As a Floater, I provided care to infants and children in pediatrics, including PostPartum, worked in ICU, Telemetry and Medical Surgical floors, as well provided care to
- Chemotherapy, Dialysis, and Orthopedic patients, including assisting with Hospice care
- Explained and provided patient teaching of care plans and discharge instructions to all pertinent individuals, administered medication per protocol and doctors’ orders, assisted
- RNs and doctors with planning and assessing individual patient care plans
- Was involved in Blue Code Team and active in Wound Care management and Teaching
Education
RN Prerequisites - Nursing
Los Angeles Pierce College
Winnetka, CA07.2026
Reiki Master - Holistic Health
Gail Thakaray
Tujunga, CA08.2012
Vocational Nurse Training - Nursing
Casa Loma College
Van Nuys, CA08.2003
Certified Nurse Assistant Training - Nursing
American Heart Assosiation
Reseda, CA11.2001
Skills
- Intravenous Therapy and Blood Withdrawal Certified
- Negative Pressure Wound Therapy / Wound Care
- EMR Systems (HospiseMD, EPIC, KRONOS, and MEDITECH))
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Life-Sustaining Machines
- ELNEC Training (End-of-Life-Care)
- Disease Specialization
- Medication Administration
- Inpatient and Outpatient Care
- Long-Term Care
Additional Information
- Licenses , California Driver License Current Vocational Nursing License from the California Board of Vocational Nursing (BVNPT) IV Certified/ BLS/ACLS Certified Certified Reiki Master/Teacher
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Certification
BLS
Timeline
Home Health Nurse
Providence St. Joseph Home Health
09.2021 - 07.2022
Covid-19 VA / Covid-19 Results Team
LHI
09.2020 - 08.2021
Private Duty Shift Care Nurse
Maxim Healthcare Services
08.2019 - 08.2022
Field Hospice Nurse
Spectrum Hospice
09.2016 - 09.2021
Hospital Nurse
All About Staffing, Inc
09.2007 - 05.2009
Hospital Nurse
Pacifica Health Care
11.2006 - 03.2008
Charge Nurse
Jewish Home For The Aging
01.2006 - 01.2007
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Valley Presbyterian Hospital
03.2002 - 08.2005
RN Prerequisites - Nursing
Los Angeles Pierce College
Reiki Master - Holistic Health
Gail Thakaray
Vocational Nurse Training - Nursing
Casa Loma College
Certified Nurse Assistant Training - Nursing
American Heart Assosiation