LESLIE ENCINAS
Downey,CA
Summary
Gifted LVN with unsurpassed clinical knowledge and interpersonal communication skills. Support needs of subacute patients alongside doctors and RNs to offer top-notch patient care and support. Vigilant, systematic and focused on delivering high-quality medical care. Excellent problem-solving, charting and quality assurance management skills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LVN Floor Nurse
CHA Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center
Los Angeles, CA
10.2020 - Current
- I currently work in the Sub-Acute unit as a floor nurse at Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center.
- I perform wound care, patient care, IV/blood draw, tracheostomy care and suctioning, G-tube medication administration and delegation to the CNAs I work with.
- I monitor my patients for changes in their condition and act accordingly.
- Work as part of interdisciplinary team alongside respiratory therapists, CNAs, RNs and MDs.
Charge Nurse
Beachwood Post-Acute & Rehab
Santa Monica, CA
09.2018 - 05.2021
- Achieve successful unit leadership by providing quality nursing care to 10 to 13 patients per day in 54 bed unit.
- Administer wound care, respiratory care, and any necessary treatments.
- Streamline all steps in rapid response situations by prioritizing and delegating tasks.
- Manage JP drains and nasogastric and PEG tubes.
- Administer medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
- Take samples such as sputum, stool and urine to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Educated patients on health maintenance and disease prevention.
Direct Support Professional
Alexander Family Home
La Mirada, CA
06.2011 - 08.2012
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
- Helped clients manage money, pay bills and shop for groceries or personal items.
- Documented vitals, behaviors and medications in client medical records.
- Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.
Education
Nondegree Diploma - Vocational Nursing
Downey Adult School
Downey, CA05.2018
High School Diploma - General Education
Warren High School
Downey, CA06.2010
Skills
- Bilingual (Spanish)
- Medication administration
- Wound care
- MS Office
- Problem resolution
- Relationship development
- Patient care planning
Certification
- LVN
- IV therapy & blood draw
- BLS
Additional Information
- American Cancer Society "Relay for Life" 6/10/17 (registration booth)
- The Children's Clinic "Serving Children and their Families" 6/15/17 (registration booth, setup, breakdown)
- LAC Department of Health Services "Disaster Training" 8/16/17 (general assistance)
- LAC Department of Health Services "Disaster Training" 8/29/17 (general assistance)
- LAC + USC "Hospital Disaster Management Training" 10/3/17 (general assistance)
- LAC + USC "Hospital Disaster Management Training" 10/4/17 (general assistance)
- American Heart Association "Heart Walk" 10/21/17 (registration booth)
- UCLA PCH "Health Fair" 10/29/17 (glucose and cholesterol screening booth)
- Care Harbor "Care Harbor / LA" 11/17/17 (general assistance)
- TLC "Fun Run 5k" 2/24/18 (first aid station)
- ARC - Southeast LAC "Walk for Independence" 3/17/18 (setup, breakdown)
Timeline
LVN Floor Nurse
CHA Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center
10.2020 - Current
Charge Nurse
Beachwood Post-Acute & Rehab
09.2018 - 05.2021
Direct Support Professional
Alexander Family Home
06.2011 - 08.2012
Nondegree Diploma - Vocational Nursing
Downey Adult School
High School Diploma - General Education
Warren High School