JaLeisa Andrade
Fillmore,CA
Summary
Patient-oriented nursing professional skilled in patient documentation and compliance with HIPAA regulations. Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care while thriving in independent roles. Quick to learn new skills and approaches with a commitment to maintaining professionalism and positive workplace dynamics with a positive attitude.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LVN
County Of Ventura - Health Care Agency
Ventura, California
10.2022 - Current
- Work with patients who have substance abuse, are mentally ill and homeless.
- Scheduling medical appointments, taking vitals, measuring blood sugar, medication reconciliation, and assessing patient needs.
- Developed and implemented care plans for assigned patients, ensuring the highest quality of care.
- Communicated regularly with patients via phone calls or emails to check on their progress and answer any questions they may have.
- Evaluated referrals from physicians, hospitals, clinics and other sources for appropriateness of services requested.
- Communicate with community resources available for assistance with housing, transportation or financial issues impacting a patient's health status.
- Admission and discharge planning with the Medical Director, Behavioral Health Clinicians, Alcohol and Drug Treatment Specialists and case managers.
Home Health LVN
Royal Home Health
Westlake, California
01.2020 - 01.2026
- Collaborated with physicians to coordinate patient care plan and provide ongoing education to patients regarding disease process, treatment options, and lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
- Performed wound care services including dressing changes and application of topical medications.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary teams to enhance comprehensive patient care.
- Communicated effectively with supervising RN.
- Educated clients, patients, and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management, and wound management to empower informed health decisions.
- Glucose monitoring and administering insulin.
- Provided medication education and coordinated pillbox refills to facilitate effective medication management for patients.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team.
LVN Charge Nurse
Golden Hillmont House
Camarillo, California
09.2020 - 10.2022
- Provided care for patients with chronic mental disorders, including bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, depression, anxiety, and PTSD.
- Quickly responded to crisis situations involving severe mental and behavioral issues.
- Performed patient assessments, developed individualized care plans, and monitored progress.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Administered medications according to physician orders and monitored patient response.
- Conducted admission and discharge planning for patients in a healthcare facility.
- Ensured compliance with all safety regulations and policies within the facility.
- Schedule and coordinate PCP, dental and optometry appointments.
Education
Associate of Science - Behavioral Sciences
Ventura College
Ventura, CA05-2023
IV Therapy -
Ventura Institute
Oxnard01-2022
LVN License -
Career Care Institute
Oxnard03-2019
Skills
- Medication administration
- Intravenous therapy and blood withdrawal certification
- IM Injections
- Wound care
- Crisis intervention
- Diabetes management
- Oral Suctioning/Tracheostomy Care
- Care plans
- Mental health support
- Patient education
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Patient advocacy
- Patient privacy and confidentiality
- CPR and Fire Safety
- Basic Spanish communication
- Team Player
Certification
- Licensed Vocational Nurse
- Basic Life Support
- IV Therapy and Blood Withdrawal
- CPI Nonviolent Crisis Intervention
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Timeline
LVN
County Of Ventura - Health Care Agency
10.2022 - Current
LVN Charge Nurse
Golden Hillmont House
09.2020 - 10.2022
Home Health LVN
Royal Home Health
01.2020 - 01.2026
Associate of Science - Behavioral Sciences
Ventura College
IV Therapy -
Ventura Institute
LVN License -
Career Care Institute