Justine Anne Balandra
Vacaville,CA
Summary
Experienced LVN with solid background in providing quality patient care within fast-paced hospital environments. Strengths include keen clinical judgment, exceptional communication skills, and ability to adapt to changing situations. Displayed noteworthy contribution in enhancing patient satisfaction and streamlining healthcare processes in previous roles.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LVN
Napa Valley Care Center
Napa
12.2021 - Current
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
- Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Evaluated nursing intervention outcomes by conferring with other healthcare team members.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
- Counseled clients, patients and families and provided emotional and psychosocial support.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Served as an advocate for individualized patient care by coordinating resources within facility limits while promoting cost effective solutions whenever possible.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts.
- Monitored patient progress, reported changes to physician and provided education to families regarding medical conditions.
- Conducted physical assessments of patients on a regular basis.
- Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
- Educated patients about preventative measures for healthy living such as exercise routines, dietary guidelines and smoking cessation programs.
- Directed implementation of improved patient care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives.
- Assisted in the admission, discharge and transfer of patients.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care.
- Managed patient records, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Applied interventions to progress patients toward wellness and address maintenance of wellness.
- Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
- Identified potential problems that could impact the quality of care delivered to patients including issues related to staffing or equipment shortages and deficiencies.
- Assembled and used catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers.
- Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care outcomes.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical history.
- Collaborated with other healthcare providers including physicians, nurses and specialists in order to coordinate optimal patient care plans.
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to patients.
- Promoted culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting documentation and prevention.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
LVN
BroadwayVilla Post Acute
Sonoma, CA
08.2019 - 10.2021
LVN
Fairfield Post Acute
Fairfield, CA
05.2015 - 08.2019
LVN Floor Nurse
Alderson Convalescent Hospital
Woodland, CA
07.2012 - 05.2015
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Nightingale College
Ogden, UT08-2025
Some College (No Degree) - Licensed Vocational Nurse
Prime Career College
Vallejo, CASkills
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Clinical documentation
- Care plan development
- Infection control
- Patient education
Accomplishments
- Member of Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society
Languages
Tagalog
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- IV certified
Timeline
LVN
Napa Valley Care Center
12.2021 - Current
LVN
BroadwayVilla Post Acute
08.2019 - 10.2021
LVN
Fairfield Post Acute
05.2015 - 08.2019
LVN Floor Nurse
Alderson Convalescent Hospital
07.2012 - 05.2015
- IV certified
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Nightingale College
Some College (No Degree) - Licensed Vocational Nurse
Prime Career College
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