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Lidia Gonzales

Bakersfield,CA

Summary

Compassionate Vocational Nurse with experience in providing direct patient care, administering medications, and documenting patient information. Strengths include solid clinical skills, empathy for patients' experiences, and ability to work well in fast-paced healthcare environments. Have made significant impact on previous workplaces by improving patient satisfaction levels through high-quality nursing care.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1988
1988
years of post-secondary education

Work History

License Vocational Nurse, charge nurse

San Joaquin Valley College
Bakersfield, California
02.2025 - Current

Nurses instructor for LVN

  • Facilitated hands-on training in simulation labs for practical experience.
  • Evaluated student performance through assessments and practical exams.
  • Provided mentorship and guidance to nursing students during clinical rotations.
  • Encouraged students to participate actively in class discussions by posing questions or providing constructive criticism.

License Vicational Nurse

Kaweah skill nursing and rehabilitation
Visalia, California
07.2023 - 02.2024
  • Provided patient care and support in a fast-paced clinical environment.
  • Administered medications according to established protocols and guidelines.
  • Assisted in developing patient care plans with healthcare team members.

Day care provider owner

Self Employed Services
Visalia, California
05.2006 - 07.2023

Care for children ages 1 month to 9 years old.

Prepare children 0 to 5 for kinder.

Assist older kids with HW.

Meal preparation for breakfast, lunch and snacks.

Prepare weekly plans for activities and menu.

Operate and maintain requirements as per child care licensing.

Education

Associate of Science - Biological And Physical Sciences

Portterville College
Porterville, CA
01.2018 - 07.2021

LVN Lic - LVN

Simivalley School
Simi Valley, CA
04.1986 - 07.1987

Canoga Park HS
Canoga Park, CA

Skills

  • Administering medications
  • Patient care plans
  • Emergency response
  • Simulation training
  • Documentation

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

License Vocational Nurse, charge nurse

San Joaquin Valley College
02.2025 - Current

License Vicational Nurse

Kaweah skill nursing and rehabilitation
07.2023 - 02.2024

Associate of Science - Biological And Physical Sciences

Portterville College
01.2018 - 07.2021

Day care provider owner

Self Employed Services
05.2006 - 07.2023

LVN Lic - LVN

Simivalley School
04.1986 - 07.1987

Canoga Park HS
Lidia Gonzales