Bilingual Licensed Vocational Nurse offering 27+ years of healthcare experience. Proficient in delivering exceptional clinical care, triaging conditions and supporting diverse patient needs.
Overview
50
50
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Vocational Nurse
San Marcos Medical Group
Fontana, CA
03.1994 - Current
Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
Improved patient well-being by offering advice on preventive health measures.
Built meaningful relationships with patients and families for optimal care.
Verified work of subordinates against quality guidelines.
Observed and assessed patients to identify concerning symptoms.
Educated patients, families and caregivers about conditions and treatments.
Delegated patient care responsibilities to nursing assistants and student nurses.
Administered medications and topic treatments to address patient symptoms.
Planned and implemented patient care to treat conditions or mitigate symptoms.
Provided basic patient care and treatment, such as administering TB skin test, glucose test, EKG, breathing treatments, taking temperature and blood pressure and dressing wounds.
Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients.
Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
Medical Assistant/Office Manager
San Marcos Medical Group
Fontana, CA
03.1995 - 03.2017
Mentored and motivated team members to achieve challenging business goals.
Oversaw computer database and physical filing systems.
Delivered full-scale business strategies resulting in increased customer satisfaction and operational enhancement.
Motivated, trained and disciplined employees to maximize performance.
Assessed processes and procedures, complying with OSHA and HIPAA regulations.
Created and managed electronic patient records, encompassing data entry and administrative functions related to insurance, billing and accounts receivable.
Managed 90 employees with various personalities and from different cultures for large 25-physician practice.
Developed close working relationships with front office and back office staff.
Addressed and remedied all patient or team member issues.
Developed and maintained electronic record management systems to analyze and process data.
Created and implemented organizational policies and procedures.
Consulted with healthcare professionals on business decisions.
Built relationships with physicians to create steady referral pipeline.
Provided proper scheduling of patients, ensuring timely and effective allocation of resources and calendars.
Performed patient assessments and contributed to development of interdisciplinary care plans.
Communicated effectively with staff members, physicians and patients, employing active listening and interpersonal skills.
Developed policies and procedures for effective practice management.
Leveraged patient feedback and performed continuous process improvements to streamline day-to-day business operations and patient satisfaction.
Assisted with regulatory issues such as compliance.