Joseph Rodriguez
San Diego,CA
Summary
Passionate New Grad Nurse with demonstrated experience in hospital settings. Proven ability to build strong relationships with patients and families while providing compassionate care. Offers strong task prioritization and organizational skills.
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Canyon Villas
05.2023 - Current
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising Job title.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Vi At La Jolla Village
01.2024 - Current
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Casa De Las Campanas
10.2023 - 01.2024
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Springs At Pacific Regeant
09.2023 - 10.2023
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
Patient Care Assistant
Scripps Mercy Hospital
12.2022 - 05.2023
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Attended to patient and family's immediate needs and concerns by acknowledging and providing required attention.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
Caregiver
AccentCare
06.2021 - 11.2022
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Documented residents' mental status, sleep and eating patterns in medical record books.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Maintained frequent supervision of residents unable to call for assistance.
- Helped patients care for themselves by teaching proper, safe use of ambulation assistive devices such as canes or walkers.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Determined specific needs and provided most appropriate level of services for patient well-being.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Entertained, conversed and read aloud to keep patients mentally alert.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Nursing Assistant
The Cove At La Jolla
11.2020 - Current
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices.
- Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Observed or examined patients to detect symptoms that required medical attention such as bruises, open wounds or blood in urine.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Logistics Specialist
United States Navy
05.2007 - 08.2011
- Streamlined office operations using automation, oversaw client communications, managed record tracking and data communication activities.
- Processed sales orders and handled administrative functions like bookkeeping, purchasing, tracking and credit applications.
- Achieved and maintained customer loyalty by forging long-term relationships based on prompt and courteous service.
- Coordinated with freight forwarder to provide vendor shipping details and obtain shipping updates.
- Minimized process discrepancies by spearheading budget, supervising staff and controlling inventory and supply management.
- Oversaw every phase of supply chain, from purchase order to delivery to invoicing, targeting 100% end-user satisfaction.
- Tracked and managed transfer paperwork such as packing lists.
- Issued timely and accurate responses to both internal and external inquiries.
- Coordinated incoming and outgoing shipments to maintain schedules.
- Worked with customers to integrate processes and correct issues.
- Validated inventory levels and updated systems using handheld devices.
- Provided customers with status updates for tracked packages.
- Achieved team goals by guiding employees in coordinating and deploying best practices.
- Prepared timely rate estimates and strategic bid packages.
- Developed systems for organizing reports and records to drive integrity.
- Managed and tracked package transfers such as bills of lading, delivery receipts, packing lists and load tags.
- Detected and resolved multifaceted issues related to business direction and operations.
- Sampled and characterized waste to generate accurate materials profiles.
- Prepared containers for long-distance shipping and coordinated transportation with contractors.
- Collected and disposed of hazardous waste produced in businesses across Location.
- Arranged pick-ups, managed documentation and reported quantities of waste to help coordinators make appropriate planning decisions.
- Audited hazardous waste weekly to assist with pick-up scheduling and maintain necessary safety controls.
- Executed safe handling to minimize exposure to internal and external hazardous material with precautious measures.
- Cleaned up biohazards and industrial waste by carefully following optimal safety protocols.
- Maximized protections by accurately labeling hazardous waste containers in line with environmental and safety requirements.
- Handled emergency spills and environmental cleanup requests with organized approach.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Pleasant Care Of San Diego
10.2005 - 01.2007
- Obtained client medical history, including medication information, symptoms and allergies.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices.
- Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar to stay on top of symptoms and keep Job titles informed of changes.
- Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Participated in Type fun activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
Education
Licensed Vocational Nurse
NorthWest College Long Beach
Long Beach, CA06.2021
Undergraduate - Radiologic Technology
De La Salle Health Sciences Institute
Dasmarinas Cavite PhilippinesSkills
- Schedule Management
- Supervision
- Process improvement
- Team management
- Relationship building
- Adapt to diverse groups
- Multi-tasking strength
- Good listening skills
- Risk Management
- Nursing Assistance
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Patient Education
- Quality Assurance
- Direct Patient Care
- Clinical Documentation
- Patient Care and Safety
Additional Information
References
Shay LVN (619) 828-6205
Sylvia RN, BSN, MSN (626 )429-9868
Elgin Estores Phlebotomist (408) 300-2185
Jun Salgado LVN (619) 977-7871
Certification
- Licensed Vocational Nurse - 732822
Timeline
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Vi At La Jolla Village
01.2024 - Current
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Casa De Las Campanas
10.2023 - 01.2024
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Springs At Pacific Regeant
09.2023 - 10.2023
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Canyon Villas
05.2023 - Current
Patient Care Assistant
Scripps Mercy Hospital
12.2022 - 05.2023
Caregiver
AccentCare
06.2021 - 11.2022
Nursing Assistant
The Cove At La Jolla
11.2020 - Current
Logistics Specialist
United States Navy
05.2007 - 08.2011
Certified Nursing Assistant
Pleasant Care Of San Diego
10.2005 - 01.2007
Licensed Vocational Nurse
NorthWest College Long Beach
Undergraduate - Radiologic Technology
De La Salle Health Sciences Institute