Leila Andrade
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Supportive, motivated, and patient-oriented registered nurse LVN with over 10 years' clinical experience.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Psychiatric Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse
Interim HealthCare
Monterey, CA
03.2019 - 09.2023
- Assist residents with self-administration of medication; knowledge of medication classification, interactions, expected therapeutic responses, and nursing implications on an individual basis or in a group setting
- Support counselors and monitor the reliability and fidelity of the residents' CCL Health Related Services to include but not limited to medication management, records, necessary documentations in compliance with CCL regulations
- Coordinate with licensed healthcare professional to insure provision of staff training in diabetes, inhalation/CPAP devices, and other Restricted Health Conditions in compliance with CCL requirements
- Create, monitor and provide regular documentation on Health Care Plans related to clients' Restricted Health conditions
- Complete State Licensing's Physician Report form and submit for review and approval by Physician, Nurse Practitioner or Physician's Assistant signature
- Provide interface with Health Dept
- On issues concerning contagious diseases and infections
- Review medication logs at Manzanita and Bridge monthly to ensure logs are up to date and accurate
- Administer intramuscular injections to residents
- Administer TB tests and document results
- Coordinate and consult with psychiatrists, other physicians, and treatment team regarding client health issues and medication interactions
- Provide general healthcare education to staff and residents on issues such as diabetes, cholesterol levels and high blood pressure, hepatitis, TB and HIV/AIDS, infection control procedures, management of lice, scabies, etc
- Provide plans for infection control when a resident has a communicable condition
- Facilitate linkage with doctors and pharmacy and provide advocacy as needed
- Review client health questionnaires and refer to appropriate healthcare provider
- Obtain and coordinate resources on nutrition training, diet planning, smoking cessation, and other health related issues as they arise
- Facilitate groups on these topics according to resident need and request.
Charge Nurse LVN
Carmel Hills Care Center
Monterey, CA
08.2018 - 03.2019
- Administration of meds, GI feedings/med administration, Insert foley cath, wound care, care plans, oversee CNA's, Etc
LVN
Allergy & Asthma Associates
Monterey, CA
08.2015 - 09.2018
- Triage patients, patient flow, allergy testing, PFT's, Breathing treatments, Busy phones, Prior authorizations, Injections & more
LVN
Monterey County Jail
Salinas, CA
05.2013 - 08.2018
- Wound care, Diabetic care including CBG's, Medication administration (Oral, IM, and PPD injections), Transcribing doctor's orders, Charting, Administrative duties, Triage, Physicals, Work along side the RN in charge reporting any problems on shift, Evaluation and treat Alcohol and Detox patients and more.
LVN Staff Nurse
Dermatology Surgical Medical Group
Santa Cruz, CA
08.2012 - 02.2013
- Triage, Setting up & assisting with surgical dermatologic procedures, IM injections, Sending out lab specimens, Calling patients with biopsy results & cancer calls & more.
Caregiver
Peggy's Home-care
Carmel Valley, CA
11.2011 - 07.2012
- Assist with daily living activities (bathing, grooming, eating, cooking, and cleaning.), Give meds, Wound care and O2 management.
Medical Assistant
Carmel Office Management
Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
08.2007 - 05.2009
- Vital signs, EKG's, IM injections, Data entry demographic information, RX refills, Telephone etiquette, Make appointments and Charting.
Medical Assistant
Southwest Medical Associates
Las Vegas, NV
06.2002 - 11.2007
- EKG's, Vital signs, Assist with office procedures, Charting, Busy phones, Spirometry testing & breathing treatments.
Medical Assistant
Southwest Medical Associates
Las Vegas, NV
12.2000 - 07.2006
- Vital Signs, Triage/Manage Pt flow, Busy phone calls, Create/fax referrals, Computer data input, EKG's, etc.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Las Vegas, NV11-2025
LVN in Nursing -
Institute of Medical Education
San Jose, CA01.2012
Medical Assisting in Medical Assisting -
Bryman College
San Jose, CA01.1999
CNA -
Pacific Grove Adult School
Pacific Grove, CA01.1998
Skills
- EMR Systems
- Medication Administration
- Triage
- Experience Administering Injections
- Critical Care Experience
- Transcription
- Tube Feeding
- Infection Control Training
- Medication Management
- HIPAA Compliance
- Therapeutic Intervention
- Crisis Management
- Long-Term Care
- Appointment Scheduling
- Taking and Recording Vital Signs
- Clinical Documentation
- Emotional Resilience
Certification
- BLS
- ACLS
- LVN
- LPN
Accomplishments
- Honor Roll Chamberlain University-2024
Timeline
Psychiatric Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse
Interim HealthCare
03.2019 - 09.2023
Charge Nurse LVN
Carmel Hills Care Center
08.2018 - 03.2019
LVN
Allergy & Asthma Associates
08.2015 - 09.2018
LVN
Monterey County Jail
05.2013 - 08.2018
LVN Staff Nurse
Dermatology Surgical Medical Group
08.2012 - 02.2013
Caregiver
Peggy's Home-care
11.2011 - 07.2012
Medical Assistant
Carmel Office Management
08.2007 - 05.2009
Medical Assistant
Southwest Medical Associates
06.2002 - 11.2007
Medical Assistant
Southwest Medical Associates
12.2000 - 07.2006
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
LVN in Nursing -
Institute of Medical Education
Medical Assisting in Medical Assisting -
Bryman College
CNA -
Pacific Grove Adult School
- BLS
- ACLS
- LVN
- LPN
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