Licensed Vocational Nurse/Infection Preventionist
Torrance Care Center West, Inc.
07.2021 - Current
LILIBETH BRAGA
Licensed Vocational Nurse/Infection Preventionist
CA
Timeline
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Rose Villa Healthcare Center
10.2020 - 11.2021
Licensed Vocational Nurse - Vocational Nurse
Homestead Schools, Inc.
03.2018 - 05.2020
Private Caregiver
Triple D Caregiving Agency
07.2013 - 02.2018
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of La Salette
03.1990 - 05.1994
Work History
Licensed Vocational Nurse/Infection Preventionist
Torrance Care Center West, Inc.
Torrance, CA
07.2021 - Current
- Developed and improved infection control procedures.
- Reduced infection rates by implementing evidence-based practices and guidelines in the healthcare facility.
- Strengthened infection control measures by strictly following hand hygiene protocols and utilizing personal protective equipment when necessary.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Assisted with regulatory compliance efforts by conducting audits, addressing deficiencies, and providing guidance on necessary improvements related to infection control standards.
- Educated healthcare workers, patients and public about infectious and communicable disease transmission and prevention.
- Enhanced patient safety through rigorous monitoring and evaluation of infection control measures.
- Assisted in the management of infectious disease emergencies by providing guidance on isolation precautions, containment measures, and appropriate response actions.
- Provided comprehensive training for staff on proper hand hygiene, personal protective equipment usage, and other infection control practices to minimize risks.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising RN.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Rose Villa Healthcare Center
Bellflower, CA
10.2020 - 11.2021
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Prevented medication errors by meticulously reviewing physician orders and administering medications as prescribed.
- Promoted patient safety through vigilant monitoring of vital signs and reporting any abnormalities to the appropriate healthcare provider promptly.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Facilitated effective communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care during transitions between facilities or levels of care.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Advocated for patients'' needs effectively, working closely with healthcare providers to develop and implement appropriate care plans.
Private Caregiver
Triple D Caregiving Agency
Harbor City, CA
07.2013 - 02.2018
- Handled household management tasks like laundry, light housekeeping and grocery shopping leading to a well-maintained living space.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities for improved quality of life.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
- Promoted client independence through encouragement and assistance in self-care tasks when appropriate.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Helped patients care for themselves by teaching proper, safe use of ambulation assistive devices such as canes or walkers.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Education
Licensed Vocational Nurse - Vocational Nurse
Homestead Schools, Inc.
Torrance, CA 03.2018 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of La Salette
Santiago, Philippines 03.1990 - 05.1994
Skills
- Collecting Vitals
- Patient Health Information Access
- Writing Reports
- Pneumonia Vaccinations
- Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
- Transcribing Orders
- ADLs Assistance
- Personal Hygiene Support
- Patient Assessments
- Caregiving Skills
- HIPAA Guideline Adherence
- Vital Sign Monitoring
- Immunization Administration
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