Leidy Almeida
Register Nurse
Valencia,CA
Summary
Compassionate and driven Registered Nurse seeking a position in the New Grad RN program. Eager to expand practical experience and knowledge while consistently delivering quality care.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
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
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
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 Native/ Bilingual
Medical Assistant
Kaiser Permanente
01.2006 - 01.2013
- 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
- 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
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
College of The Canyons
Valencia, CA 05.2022 - 05.2023
Licensed Vocational Nurse -
Concord College
North Hollywood, CA 10.2010 - 12.2012
Medical Assistant Certification -
ATC College
Los Angeles, CA08-2006
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
- BLS for Healthcare Provider (CPR and AED)
Certified - ACLS Certified
Certification
Licensed VN, California, 95392581, 10/31/25
Timeline
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
College of The Canyons
05.2022 - 05.2023
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
01.2018 - Current
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
01.2013 - 01.2018
Licensed Vocational Nurse -
Concord College
10.2010 - 12.2012
Medical Assistant
Kaiser Permanente
01.2006 - 01.2013
Medical Assistant Certification -
ATC College
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