JEFFREY LOZADA
Valencia,USA
Summary
Direct patient care, Ventilator management, medication administration & injections, time management, observation of patients and reporting, have a working knowledge of sterile techniques, performed care plan monitoring and reassessment, plus patient and family education. I also have bilingual English/Tagalog skills, MS office & computer proficient, and able to manage multi-tasking, fast-paced, goal oriented work environment
Skilled Licensed Vocational Nurse implements nursing care, following physician orders in conformance with recognized nursing techniques, standards, and administrative policies. Superb technical knowledge and high-level communications skills standardizing nursing practice towards quality care optimization. Prioritizes clinical and operational tasks in fast-paced emergent settings.
Well-trained licensed vocational nurse with expert knowledge of patient care requirements. Delivers quality medical care for diverse needs and maintains strict standards. Knowledgeable about wound and catheter care, charting and medication administration.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
4
4
Certification
Work History
LVN/LPN Field Nurse
Brightstar Healthcare
Ventura, California
10.2025 - Current
- Assisted in creating and implementing patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and self-care techniques.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records systems.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients and staff.
- Observed changes in patient conditions and reported any unusual findings to supervising physician or registered nurse.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate and respiration rate.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Directed implementation of improved patient care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives.
- Developed individualized plans of care based upon assessment findings.
- Promoted culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting documentation and prevention.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain, and optimize patient outcomes.
- Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
- Administered medications and treatments as directed by healthcare providers.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols and infection control procedures.
LVN Floor Nurse
Connie Congregated Facility
Bakersfield, California
08.2025 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to medical staff.
- Assisted in patient care planning and implemented individualized care strategies.
- Educated patients and families on health conditions and care procedures.
- Managed patient documentation using electronic health record systems.
- Ensured compliance with healthcare regulations and safety standards.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessment data, interventions performed and responses to treatments per facility policy.
Field Nurse/ Tx Nurse
Compassionate Care Home Health
Bakersfield, CA
10.2023 - 09.2025
- Provide patient and family/caregiver support.
- Assess, and follow Md orders to treat different kinds of wounds.
- Administration of medication through G-tubes or NG-tubes, wound care, dressing changes and monitor progress of wounds.
- Care plan monitoring and reassessment.
- Performed patient assessments including neurological, cardiovascular, respiratory, GI, and genitourinary.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to treatments.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and safety practices.
- Conducted health assessments to identify changes in patient conditions.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health systems.
- Trained new staff on best practices in home health care delivery.
- Notified physicians and other personnel of changes in patients' conditions.
- Updated clinical records according to policies and procedures.
- Provided attentive healthcare to sick, disabled and injured patients.
- Educated patients and family members about disease facts, medications and home care instructions.
- Coordinated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Coordinated home health services including durable medical equipment delivery and setup.
- Attended continuing education courses related to field nursing practices regularly.
- Assessed, developed and implemented nursing care plans for patients.
- Administered medications, injections, treatments and wound care as prescribed by physicians.
- Provided assistance in developing discharge plans that include follow-up instructions, long-term goals, lifestyle modifications.
Field Nurse/ Tx Nurse
Lenus Hospice Homecare
Bakersfield, CA
09.2023 - 09.2025
- Routine visits to pts, assess and provide pt needs, refill medication, follow md orders.
- Provide patient and family/caregiver support.
- Performed patient assessments, tracheostomy, catheter and G-tube care.
- Provided patient care, medication administration and injections, patient assessments and vital signs monitoring, wound care, dressing changes and monitor progress of wounds.
- Act as a patient advocate.
- Provided direct patient care in home settings for diverse health needs.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to treatments.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and safety practices.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health systems.
- Supported infection control protocols during patient interactions.
- Trained new staff on best practices in home health care delivery.
- Notified physicians and other personnel of changes in patients' conditions.
- Educated patients and family members about disease facts, medications and home care instructions.
- Coordinated home health services including durable medical equipment delivery and setup.
- Attended continuing education courses related to field nursing practices regularly.
- Performed physical assessments of patients and monitored vital signs.
- Administered medications, injections, treatments and wound care as prescribed by physicians.
- Provided primary care services to patients in their homes.
- Communicated effectively with other healthcare providers to coordinate quality patient care.
- Assisted in providing emotional support for family members regarding end-of-life issues.
- Identified opportunities for improvement within the field nursing program based on feedback from patients and families.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining high standards of quality care.
LVN Floor Nurse
RLM Behavioral Facility
Merced, California
01.2025 - 08.2025
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to medical staff.
- Assisted in patient care planning and implemented individualized care strategies.
- Educated patients and families on health conditions and care procedures.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient management.
- Ensured compliance with healthcare regulations and safety standards.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to patients during recovery processes.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessment data, interventions performed and responses to treatments per facility policy.
- Supervised CNAs and other staff delivering care in setting by coaching and supporting.
- Developed positive relationships with co-workers through effective communication.
- Performed routine treatments such as dressing changes and wound care.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care was provided in a timely manner.
- Demonstrated knowledge of infection control policies and procedures when providing patient care services.
- Interpreted and implemented individual care plans.
- Monitored vital signs including temperature, pulse, respiration rate and blood pressure.
- Utilized critical thinking skills while dealing with complex clinical situations.
- Observed changes in the condition of patients and reported any significant findings to physicians or other healthcare professionals.
- Managed time effectively while multitasking in high-pressure situations.
- Performed basic laboratory tests such as urinalysis, blood glucose testing.
- Managed patient records, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
Tx Nurse
Bakersfield Post Acute
Bakersfield, CA
02.2023 - 10.2023
- Performed wound care, administered oral, subcutaneous, and intramuscular medications.
- Performed patient assessments, tracheostomy and catheter care.
- Provided total patient care, medication administration and injections, patient assessments and vital signs monitoring, wound care, change dressing and monitor progress of wounds.
- Care plan monitoring and reassessment.
- Performed patient assessments including neurological, cardiovascular, respiratory, GI, and genitourinary.
- Administration of oral, subcutaneous, and intramuscular medications as ordered.
- Administration of medication through G-tubes or NG-tubes.
- Act as a patient advocate.
Tx Nurse/Infection Preventionist
Height St Skilled Care Ctr
Bakersfield, CA
01.2018 - 01.2023
- Responsibilities include assess patient for any changes in condition and reporting it to the primary physician, charting and documentations, care plan monitoring and reassessment.
- Performed patient assessments including neurological, cardiovascular, respiratory, GI, and genitourinary.
- As a Tx nurse I assess, develop, implement and evaluate plan of care for all types of wounds.
- As an IP, I was responsible in providing education and training to staff, patients and their families about Infection prevention.
- Worked with the Director of Nursing in the implementation of Antibiotic Stewardship Program, and COVID-19 testing to staff and residents.
Tx Nurse/ Charge Nurse
Sam Joaquin and Rehab Center
Bakersfield, CA
05.2015 - 01.2018
- Performed wound care, administered oral, subcutaneous, and intramuscular medications.
- Performed patient assessments, tracheostomy and catheter care.
- Provided total patient care, medication administration and injections, patient assessments and vital signs monitoring, wound care, change dressing and monitor progress of wounds.
- Care plan monitoring and reassessment.
- Performed patient assessments including neurological, cardiovascular, respiratory, GI, and genitourinary.
- Administration of oral, subcutaneous, and intramuscular medications as ordered.
- Administration of medication through G-tubes or NG-tubes, wound care, change dressing and monitor progress of wounds.
- Act as a patient advocate.
Charge Nurse
Corinthian Gardens Healthcare Ctr
Bakersfield, CA
05.2012 - 05.2015
- Charge nurse for 23 residents.
- Team nursing with an RN supervisor, Licensed Vocational Nurse, Respiratory Therapist and six CNA’s.
- Responsibilities include provide total patient care, charting and documentation, care plan monitoring and reassessment, administered oral, intramuscular, and subcutaneous medications.
- Assessing residents for and change of condition and report any changes to the physician.
- Blood glucose checks, administer insulin as ordered, administer medication through G-tubes, assist residents with ADL’s.
- Wound care, change dressing and monitor progress of wounds, tracheostomy and catheter care.
- Monitor patients on Ventilators and suction patients as needed.
- Act as a patient advocate.
Education
LVN-RN Bridge Program - Pharmacology, Psychiatric Nursing, Medical Surgical Nursing
International College of Health Sciences
Boynton Beach, FloridaDiploma - Nursing Care Principles, Medication Administration, Medical-Surgical Nursing, Nutritional Care Services, Clinical Nursing, Maternal/Child Nursing, Professional Communication, Health Care Delivery, Psychosocial Development
Preferred College of Nursing
Van Nuys, CaliforniaSkills
- Patient advocacy
- Clinical documentation
- Medication administration
- Care plan development
- Team collaboration
- Infection control
- Workflow coordination
- Electronic health records
- HIPAA guideline adherence
- Direct patient care
- Patient and family communication
- Healthcare software proficiency
- Treatment outcome monitoring
- Treatment plan implementation
- Clinical judgment
- Intravenous therapy and blood withdrawal certification
- Mental health support
- Diabetes management
- Wound care
- Emergency response
- Staff supervision
- Patient management
- Staff direction and task delegation
- Physical assessment
- End-of-life care
- Preventive care
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Rehabilitation techniques
Certification
- Licensed Vocational Nurse, State of California Board of Nursing, Sacramento, CA, 01/01/11, Present
- Ventilator Management, Kern Rehab and Sub-acute Center, Bakersfield, CA, 01/01/12, Present
- SWOK – Skin Wound Ostomy Certification, College of Long-Term Care, Anaheim, CA, 01/01/17, Present
- Infection Prevention, InfectionPreventionResource.com, Riverside, CA, 01/01/18, Present
References
Available upon request
Phone
cell, (661) 313-3981
Timeline
LVN/LPN Field Nurse
Brightstar Healthcare
10.2025 - Current
LVN Floor Nurse
Connie Congregated Facility
08.2025 - Current
LVN Floor Nurse
RLM Behavioral Facility
01.2025 - 08.2025
Field Nurse/ Tx Nurse
Compassionate Care Home Health
10.2023 - 09.2025
Field Nurse/ Tx Nurse
Lenus Hospice Homecare
09.2023 - 09.2025
Tx Nurse
Bakersfield Post Acute
02.2023 - 10.2023
Tx Nurse/Infection Preventionist
Height St Skilled Care Ctr
01.2018 - 01.2023
Tx Nurse/ Charge Nurse
Sam Joaquin and Rehab Center
05.2015 - 01.2018
Charge Nurse
Corinthian Gardens Healthcare Ctr
05.2012 - 05.2015
LVN-RN Bridge Program - Pharmacology, Psychiatric Nursing, Medical Surgical Nursing
International College of Health Sciences
Diploma - Nursing Care Principles, Medication Administration, Medical-Surgical Nursing, Nutritional Care Services, Clinical Nursing, Maternal/Child Nursing, Professional Communication, Health Care Delivery, Psychosocial Development
Preferred College of Nursing