Kathleen Alonzo
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Experienced and dedicated Licensed Vocational Nurse with excellent skills in direct patient care, medication administration and delivering high-quality care to individual in need.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Duty LVN
The Key
11.2020 - Current
- Mentored new LVNs entering the private duty sector by sharing knowledge gained from years of experience.
- Managed time effectively, prioritizing tasks according to patient needs and ensuring all essential duties were completed in a timely manner.
- Maintained accurate and detailed patient records, ensuring timely communication of pertinent information to other healthcare providers.
- Communicated effectively with patients'' families, providing them with updates on their loved one''s condition and progress toward recovery goals.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, alerting physicians to any concerning changes or trends in patient health status.
- Demonstrated cultural sensitivity when working with diverse populations while respecting their unique needs.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, preserving dignity and encouraging selfsufficiency.
- Administered prescribed medication and treatment as permitted by state and local regulations in accordance with physician orders.
- Supported personal care needs, shopping for groceries, and cleaning house.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
Private Duty LVN
Female Post - Op Hamstring Repair
03.2024 - 04.2024
- Managed time effectively, prioritizing tasks according to patient needs and ensuring all essential duties were completed in a timely manner.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing individualized care and closely monitoring their progress.
- Developed customized care plans for patients, resulting in increased satisfaction and comfort levels.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques, promoting independence and improved quality of life.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, preserving dignity and encouraging selfsufficiency.
- Enhanced patient safety by diligently following medical protocols and administering medications accurately.
LVN
Sherman Village Healthcare Center
07.2009 - 08.2022
- 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.
- Provided high-quality wound care, reducing the risk of infection and promoting timely healing.
- Managed time efficiently during busy shifts by multitasking effectively without compromising quality of care.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Mentored new LVN hires through the orientation process, sharing expertise to support their integration into the team successfully.
- Demonstrated strong clinical judgment by assessing symptoms quickly and prioritizing appropriate interventions accordingly.
- Educated patients and their families on disease management, medication administration, and at-home care techniques, empowering them to take control of their health.
- Contributed to infection control measures by adhering to strict hygiene protocols and educating staff on best practices.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
Home Health Nurse
Heritage Home Healthcare
08.2010 - 03.2013
- Educated patients and families on disease management, medication safety, and at-home healthcare strategies to promote selfcare.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Managed patient medical records accurately and confidentially, ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Educated patients and families on disease processes, medications and treatments.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management
St Paul College of Quezon City
Philippines03.2002
Vocational - Vocational Nursing
Marian Health Career Center
Los Angeles, CA02.2009
Skills
- Tracheostomy Care
- Enteral Feeding
- Diabetes management
- Respiratory Care
- Post-Surgical Care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Direct Patient Care
- Activities of Daily Living ADLs
- Geriatric Care
Timeline
Private Duty LVN
Female Post - Op Hamstring Repair
03.2024 - 04.2024
Private Duty LVN
The Key
11.2020 - Current
Home Health Nurse
Heritage Home Healthcare
08.2010 - 03.2013
LVN
Sherman Village Healthcare Center
07.2009 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management
St Paul College of Quezon City
Vocational - Vocational Nursing
Marian Health Career Center
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