Joanna Coto
LVN - # 738294
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
LVN
Alcott Rehabilitation Hospital
02.2024 - Current
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times, fostering trust and rapport with those under my care.
- Managed time efficiently during busy shifts by multitasking effectively without compromising quality of care.
- Administered medications accurately and in a timely manner, ensuring proper treatment for various conditions.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans tailored to patients'' needs.
- Contributed to infection control measures by adhering to strict hygiene protocols and educating staff on best practices.
- Promoted a positive work environment among nursing staff through collaboration, open communication, and support.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patients regularly, swiftly identifying any changes in condition and addressing concerns promptly.
LVN
Royal Vista Care Center
12.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Assistant General Manager
LA Fitness
05.2021 - 08.2022
- Planning and directing the hiring and training of new Sales Representatives
- Provide feedback, support and coaching to the sales team
- Plan and direct sales team training
- Set individual sales targets with sales team
- Develop sales strategies to achieve organizational sales goals
- Mentored and motivated team members to achieve challenging business goals.
- Resolved problems promptly to elevate customer approval.
- Analyzed customer feedback data to identify areas of improvement and develop solutions.
Medical Assistant
Advanced MFM Center
07.2018 - 04.2021
- General front office duties
- Answering phones accordingly and reassuring patient care
- Requesting and modifying authorizations
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Completed requisition forms and blood draws
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
- Filed clinical documentation in EMR
Education
Nursing - LVN
Angeles College
Los Angeles, CA 09.2022 - 10.2023
Medical Assistant Certificate -
Angeles College
Los Angeles, CA 04.2017 - 05.2018
High School Diploma -
Los Angeles High School
Los Angeles, CA 09.2011 - 05.2015
Skills
- EMR / EHR
Patient Assessments
Teamwork and Collaboration
PPE Compliance
First Aid/CPR
Organization and Time Management
Interpersonal Communication
Problem-Solving
Medication Administration
Privacy and Confidentiality
Languages
English
Spanish
References
- Amy Cabatic , RN Critical Care
- Roi Arlante, BSN, RN
- Marcelo Tanjusay, BSN, RN
Licenses/Certifications
- LVN # 738294
- BLS Certification EXP: 12/2025
Timeline
LVN
Alcott Rehabilitation Hospital
02.2024 - Current
LVN
Royal Vista Care Center
12.2023 - Current
Nursing - LVN
Angeles College
09.2022 - 10.2023
Assistant General Manager
LA Fitness
05.2021 - 08.2022
Medical Assistant
Advanced MFM Center
07.2018 - 04.2021
Medical Assistant Certificate -
Angeles College
04.2017 - 05.2018
High School Diploma -
Los Angeles High School
09.2011 - 05.2015
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