Leonela Lopez Franco
Summary
Proficient and caring Licensed Vocational Nurse offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Improvement & Innovation Coordinator
Family Health Center Of San Diego
01.2022 - Current
- Increased efficiency by streamlining coordination processes and implementing new organizational systems.
- Managed project timelines for successful completion, ensuring milestones were met and deadlines were adhered to.
- Improved team productivity with regular communication and progress updates, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams, resulting in seamless project execution and enhanced outcomes.
- Trained team members on new cancer screening initiatives and forms/techniques on patient education
NOC LVN
Somerset Subacute Rehab
05.2022 - Current
- Enhanced patient care by providing compassionate and individualized attention, leading to improved health outcomes.
- Administered medications accurately and in a timely manner, ensuring proper treatment for various conditions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans tailored to patients'' needs.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patients regularly, swiftly identifying any changes in condition and addressing concerns promptly.
- Contributed to infection control measures by adhering to strict hygiene protocols and educating staff on best practices.
- Maintained thorough knowledge of emergency procedures, effectively responding to urgent situations when required.
- Demonstrated strong clinical judgment by assessing symptoms quickly and prioritizing appropriate interventions accordingly.
- Managed time efficiently during busy shifts by multitasking effectively without compromising quality of care.
- Promoted a positive work environment among nursing staff through collaboration, open communication, and support.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Administered controlled narcotics and performed catheterizations.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
Medical Assistant
Westside Medical Group
03.2016 - 10.2021
- Improved patient experiences by efficiently managing appointments and maintaining organized medical records.
- Enhanced clinic efficiency by assisting physicians with routine procedures and diagnostic tests.
- Facilitated seamless patient care with thorough and accurate documentation of medical histories, vital signs, and medications.
- Ensured patient safety and comfort during examinations, effectively addressing concerns and answering questions.
- Streamlined office operations by managing inventory levels, ordering supplies, and organizing storage areas.
- Reduced wait times by swiftly processing insurance claims, verifying coverage, and obtaining pre-authorizations when necessary.
- Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.
- Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
- Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
Education
Associate of Science - Vocational Nursing
Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts
Fresno, CA12.2023
Vocational Nursing
Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts
Fresno, CA11.2021
Medical Assistant
Fresno City College
Fresno, CA03.2016
Skills
- Pediatric to Geriatric Care
- Team Collaboration
- Clinical Documentation
- CPR/AED
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Performance Monitoring
- Direct & Indirect Patient Care
- Patient Evaluations
- Patient Charting
- Patient Care
- Immunization Administration
- Medication Dispensing
Timeline
NOC LVN
Somerset Subacute Rehab
05.2022 - Current
Quality Improvement & Innovation Coordinator
Family Health Center Of San Diego
01.2022 - Current
Medical Assistant
Westside Medical Group
03.2016 - 10.2021
Associate of Science - Vocational Nursing
Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts
Vocational Nursing
Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts
Medical Assistant
Fresno City College
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