Jon Lara
Enfield
Summary
Healthcare professional with solid background in providing high-quality patient care and clinical support. Recognized for collaborative teamwork and results-driven approach, consistently adapting to changing medical needs and priorities. Skilled in patient assessment, medication administration, and maintaining accurate medical records.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Procedures Nurse - Senior
Vancouver Clinic
Vancouver, WA
01.2023 - Current
- Administered medications and managed patient care plans to ensure optimal recovery outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop tailored treatment strategies for diverse patient populations.
- Educated patients and families on health management practices, fostering understanding and adherence to prescribed therapies.
- Trained and mentored new nursing staff, promoting best practices in clinical procedures and patient interactions.
- Streamlined workflows by implementing evidence-based practices, improving operational efficiency within the unit.
- Led quality improvement initiatives focused on reducing readmission rates through enhanced patient education programs.
Family Medicine – Clinic Lead/Supervisor
The Vancouver Clinic
Vancouver, WA
12.2020 - Current
- Managing clinic flow
- Training new hires and working as preceptor/mentor
- Educating staff and working on process and protocols with both clinical staff and providers
- Provider and staff scheduling
- Supervising MA interactions
Family Medicine – Staff RN
The Vancouver Clinic
Vancouver, WA
04.2019 - 12.2020
- Patient interface
- Phone triage
- Managing clinic flow
- Placing and recording ECG, medication reconciliations, general rooming
Dermatologic Specialties – LPN
Providence Medical Group
Portland, OR
12.2015 - 03.2019
- Patient interface
- Phone triage
- Patient Care including: gathering vitals, reconciliation of medications and rooming patients
- Assisting with dermatologic surgery
- Bandaging and wound care
- Phototherapy and Pharos Excimer Laser treatments
Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery – LPN
Oregon Health and Science University
Portland, OR
04.2015 - 12.2015
- Patient interface
- Phone triage
- Patient Care including: gathering vitals, reconciliation of medications and rooming patients
- Administering immunizations, placing orders
- Placing and recording ECG
Home Health Aide, Senior Helpers Rose LLC
Portland, OR
08.2013 - 01.2015
- Preparing and serving meals
- Assisting with feeding, hygiene, and bathing
- Medication reminders
- Providing transportation
- Providing companion care
Education
Baccalaureate in Science - Nursing
Indiana State University
Terre Haute, INPractical Nursing Diploma - undefined
Sumner College
Portland, ORSurgical Technology Diploma - undefined
Sanford Brown Institute
Tampa, FLAssociate of Arts Degree - Business Administration
Roxbury Community College
Roxbury Crossing, MASkills
- Effective team collaborator
- Proficient in EPIC software
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and iWork
- Medication and IV administration
- US guided IV placement certified
Certification
- Washington RN licensure - RN60941761
- CPR/BLS CertifiedEducation
- Ultrasound Guided I.V. placement
Timeline
Special Procedures Nurse - Senior
Vancouver Clinic
01.2023 - Current
Family Medicine – Clinic Lead/Supervisor
The Vancouver Clinic
12.2020 - Current
Family Medicine – Staff RN
The Vancouver Clinic
04.2019 - 12.2020
Dermatologic Specialties – LPN
Providence Medical Group
12.2015 - 03.2019
Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery – LPN
Oregon Health and Science University
04.2015 - 12.2015
Home Health Aide, Senior Helpers Rose LLC
08.2013 - 01.2015
Practical Nursing Diploma - undefined
Sumner College
Surgical Technology Diploma - undefined
Sanford Brown Institute
Associate of Arts Degree - Business Administration
Roxbury Community College
Baccalaureate in Science - Nursing
Indiana State University