Leidy Almeida
Valencia,CA
Summary
I am a compassionate and driven Registered Nurse pursuing a position in the New Grad RN program, which will allow me to expand my practical experience and knowledge while I continue to provide quality care.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
License Vocational Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
Santa Clarita, CA
01.2018 - Current
- Explain purpose and process of examinations and medical procedures to patients, following guidelines
- Maintained accurate patient records documenting treatments, medications administered and other pertinent information.
- Observed changes in patient conditions and reported any unusual findings to supervising physician or registered nurse.
- Review, explain and clarify physician orders with patient to obtain informed consents
- Prepare patients for procedures
- Rinse, clean and packing instruments to send for sterilization
- Prepare specimens for lab analysis
- Assist medical personnel with special procedures such as biopsies, LEEP, hydrosono, colposcopy, IUD removal and insertion, pap smear, dilatation and curettage and Nexplanon implantation
- Performs patient care functions, within the scope of competency, considering age-related needs of the patient as prescribed by physician/health care professional following established protocols, policies and procedures.
License Vocational Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
Pasadena, CA
01.2013 - 01.2018
- Family practice, Sport Medicine and Message Management experience
- Prepare and administer medications as directed by physician order following established protocols and monitor patient flow
- Apply aseptic technique and infection control as directed by the Infection Control Manual
- Assess and monitor patients' condition and notify physician or health care professional for disposition
- Provide medical information and education to patients following protocols and guidelines
- Assisted Register Nurse and Doctor by measuring vital signs and assisted with exams and procedures
- Administered oxygen therapy and performed basic procedures such as EKGs, ear wash, vision and hearing screening, etc
- Served as interpreter with people of diverse cultures; QBS level II Spanish/English
- Customer service skills
- Work always as a team player, ready to solve issues as they arise.
Medical Assistant
Kaiser Permanente
Glendale, CA
01.2006 - 01.2013
- Lab clerk experience, floated within Glendale MOB which includes OB/GYN, Pediatrics, Lab, Podiatry, and Family practice
- Prepared patients for examinations, operated diagnostic equipment, administered medications
- Assisted Nurse and Doctor by measuring vitals, performed EKGs, ear wash, vision and hearing screening, etc
- Customer service skills.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
College of The Canyons
Valencia, CA05-2024
Licensed Vocational Nurse -
Concord College
12.2012
Medical Assistant Certification -
ATC College
Skills
- Understands Medical Procedures
- Medical History Documenting
- Medical Terminology Knowledge
- Patient Records Documentation
- Medication Administration Guidelines
- Working Knowledge Of Medical Equipment
- Multi-Tasking And Prioritization
- Hipaa Requirements
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
License Vocational Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
01.2018 - Current
License Vocational Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
01.2013 - 01.2018
Medical Assistant
Kaiser Permanente
01.2006 - 01.2013
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
College of The Canyons
Licensed Vocational Nurse -
Concord College
Medical Assistant Certification -
ATC College