Jerico Benitez
Tucson,AZ
Summary
A passionate and young, and 7 year experienced LVN, who is eager about nursing and patient care, is seeking a position within a professional company that will allow experience for growth within the medical community. Give me the opportunity on your team to achieve excellence.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Vocational Nurse, Charge Nurse
Upland Rehabilitation & Care Center (Ensign)
05.2018 - 09.2024
- Rotation of short-term, long-term, and subacute units. Subacute unit having specialty with tracheostomies and g-tube patients.
- Administered medications via g-tube as ordered, providing trach care every shift.
- Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Assisted in development and implementation of new policies and procedures to improve healthcare quality.
LVN Subacute Nurse
Corona Regional Medical Center
08.2023 - 08.2024
- Subacute setting, patient to LVN ratio 10:1. Tracheostomy and g-tube patients, predominantly immobile patients.
- Administered medications accurately and in a timely manner, ensuring proper treatment for various conditions.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patients regularly, swiftly identifying any changes in condition and addressing concerns promptly.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Brio Home Health
04.2021 - 08.2024
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Prepared patients for surgery, educating patients and family members on surgical procedures.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
Licensed Vocational Nurse, Charge Nurse
Royal Terrace Health Care
11.2017 - 05.2018
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising CNAs.
- Developed and maintained close relationships with patients and families to facilitate smooth communications, provide encouragement and build trust.
- Collaborated with an interdisciplinary healthcare and social service provider team to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Developed and implemented specific nursing care plans to cater to individual patient needs.
Education
Current Student - Associates Degree in Nursing
Jersey College
Tucson, AZ12.2026
Vocational Nursing Diploma - Nursing
American Career College
Ontario, CA08.2017
Skills
▪ Experience ensuring high standards of competent care for a variety of patients with diverse needs
▪ Experienced in the ability to assist residents and clients with activities of daily living
▪ Excellent people skills and thrives on helping to solve problems
▪ Superb communication skills, verbal and written
Additional Information
- Arizona License Practical Nurse #(314382)
- California License Vocational Nurse #(694042)
- American Heart Association CPR/BLS Certified
Timeline
LVN Subacute Nurse
Corona Regional Medical Center
08.2023 - 08.2024
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Brio Home Health
04.2021 - 08.2024
Licensed Vocational Nurse, Charge Nurse
Upland Rehabilitation & Care Center (Ensign)
05.2018 - 09.2024
Licensed Vocational Nurse, Charge Nurse
Royal Terrace Health Care
11.2017 - 05.2018
Vocational Nursing Diploma - Nursing
American Career College
Current Student - Associates Degree in Nursing
Jersey College
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