Jason Delacruz
Santa Ana,CA
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering over 16 years of patient-facing experience. Addresses patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Life Care Center of Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV
01.2020 - 03.2022
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Prevented medication errors by meticulously reviewing physician orders and administering medications as prescribed.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Promoted patient safety through vigilant monitoring of vital signs and reporting any abnormalities to the appropriate healthcare provider promptly.
Licensed Vocational Nurse Psych Er
College Medical Center
Long Beach, CA
01.2018 - 06.2019
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Prevented medication errors by meticulously reviewing physician orders and administering medications as prescribed.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Promoted patient safety through vigilant monitoring of vital signs and reporting any abnormalities to the appropriate healthcare provider promptly.
- Advocated for patients'' needs effectively, working closely with healthcare providers to develop and implement appropriate care plans.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by providing thorough discharge education to patients and their families.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
Charge Licensed Vocational Nurse
Huntington Valley Healthcare Center
Huntington Beach, CA
01.2009 - 06.2019
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes, and treatment implementations.
- Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health, and organizational regulations.
- Cared for patients' wounds and changed dressings.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of patients'' physical, psychosocial, and environmental needs to develop personalized care plans.
- Mitigated risk factors associated with fall incidents among high-risk populations through vigilant monitoring and implementation of appropriate interventions.
- Strengthened continuity of care by effectively collaborating with physicians, pharmacists, therapists, and other healthcare professionals.
- Enhanced patient care by efficiently administering medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician.
- Established positive rapport with families through regular updates on patient progress, addressing concerns promptly.
- Safeguarded patients'' rights by advocating for their preferences while maintaining confidentiality of personal health information.
- Documented medications administered, treatments, and patient procedures performed in appropriate records according to privacy requirements.
- Promoted a safe and therapeutic environment for all patients, adhering to strict infection control protocols and addressing potential hazards quickly.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores through effective communication, education, and emotional support.
- Served as charge nurse, caring for patients with serious illnesses.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
Education
Lvn Diploma - Nursing Practice
Cni College
Orange, CA11.2008
Timeline
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Life Care Center of Las Vegas
01.2020 - 03.2022
Licensed Vocational Nurse Psych Er
College Medical Center
01.2018 - 06.2019
Charge Licensed Vocational Nurse
Huntington Valley Healthcare Center
01.2009 - 06.2019
Lvn Diploma - Nursing Practice
Cni College