Emerald Gutierrez
Hughson,CA
Summary
CA-Licensed Vocational Nurse with proven expertise in managing total nursing care and administering prescribed medications and treatments according to approved nursing techniques. Assists in delivery of patient care through nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. Demonstrated competency directing and guiding patient teaching along with great communicative skills with staff , patient and the patients family as needed. Organized, flexible and trustworthy to ensure patient has quality care provided.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
Modesto, California
03.2021 - Current
- Carry out individualized plans of care based upon assessment findings of the Doctor in an Emergency Room setting
- Worked with registered nurses to deliver comprehensive, high-quality care to patients.
- Communicate with Registered Nurses and Doctors to call attention to any changes of condition for patients and carry out orders as directed within legal scope of practice.
- Performed basic medical procedures such as catheterization, EKGs and phlebotomy according to established protocols.
- Provided emotional support for patients and families during difficult times.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
San Jose , CA
03.2021 - Current
- COVID Vaccine/ Lab assistance in Blood Withdrawal
- Provide direct patient care under supervision of registered nurse or physician administering medication in accordance with legal scope of practice and within established standards of care, policies and procedures.
- Under supervision of phlebotomist perform IV blood withdrawal in accordance with legal scope of and properly scanning in samples and documenting.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
Licensed Vocational Nurse/ COVID Unit Nurse
Windsor Post Acute Healthcare Center
Modesto, CA
02.2020 - 06.2021
- Provide direct patient care under supervision of registered nurse.
- Assess and care for all patients and be able to adapt in fast paced environment while maintaining infection control procedures.
- Communicate with physicians, input orders as directed.
- Ensure safety of staff and patients.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
Physical Therapist Aide
Select Physical Therapy
Stockton, CA
08.2019 - 02.2020
- Clean and organize work area and disinfect equipment after treatment. Observe patients during treatment to compile and evaluate data on patients' responses and progress, and report to physical therapist. Instruct, motivate, safeguard and assist patients practicing exercises and functional activities, under direction of medical staff.
- Offered expert mobility assistance with physical support, wheelchairs and other strategies.
- Enhanced practice efficiency by completing basic administrative tasks such as answering calls, scheduling appointments and arranging files.
- Communicated with physicians to provide updates on patient care.
- Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
Education
License in Vocational Nursing - Nursing
Xavier College School of Nursing
Stockton, CA11.2019
High School Diploma -
Central Valley High School
Ceres, CA06.2015
Associate of Science - Nursing
Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts
San Mateo, CASkills
- Specimen Collection
- Conflict Resolution
- Procedure Explanation
- Care Planning and Modifications
- Sterilization and Sanitation
- First Aid and CPR
- Infection Control
- Responsible and Dependable
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Time Management
- Critical Thinking
- Medication Administration
- Patient and family communication
- Reporting and documentation
Certification
Licensed Vocational Nurse - IV Therapy/Blood Withdraw AHA BLS (CPR and AED) Adult,child, infant CPR & AED/ Standard First Aid
Education
Ceres, CA,Stockton, CA
Timeline
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
03.2021 - Current
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
03.2021 - Current
Licensed Vocational Nurse/ COVID Unit Nurse
Windsor Post Acute Healthcare Center
02.2020 - 06.2021
Physical Therapist Aide
Select Physical Therapy
08.2019 - 02.2020
License in Vocational Nursing - Nursing
Xavier College School of Nursing
High School Diploma -
Central Valley High School
Associate of Science - Nursing
Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts