LISETH GARZA
San Diego,CA
Summary
Compassionate LVN skilled in delivering patient-centered care within home health and correctional settings. Bilingual in English and Spanish, proficient in communication and documentation to ensure compliance with HIPAA standards. Strong attention to detail contributes to high-quality care and patient satisfaction across diverse healthcare environments.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Health LVN
1st Meridian Home Care
San Diego, USA
03.2023 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses effectively.
- Performed wound care services including dressing changes and application of topical medications.
- Provided direct patient care in alignment with individualized care plans.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to coordinate patient services and support.
Home Health LVN
Aveanna Healthcare
San Diego, USA
09.2022 - Current
- Delivered direct patient care aligned with individualized care plans to enhance patient wellbeing.
- Supported daily living activities, fostering patient independence and enhancing comfort.
- Maintained compliance with safety protocols and best practices to safeguard patient health in home settings.
Correctional LVN
Legacy Personnel
San Diego, USA
06.2023 - 01.2024
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders and facility protocols.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health record systems.
- Collaborated with security staff to ensure safe environment for patients and staff.
- Conducted routine assessments to identify patient needs and potential risks.
- Provided medical care to inmates within a correctional facility, including administering medications and immunizations.
- Responded to inmate medical emergencies in a timely manner and provided appropriate treatments or referrals as needed.
Pediatric LVN
24 Seven Home Health
West Covina, USA
06.2021 - 06.2022
- Prepare and administer medications as directed by physicians following established protocols. Monitor patients’ conditions and notify physician/healthcare professional for disposition.
- Measure and record vitals, take blood/urine samples and ordered diagnostic tests. Administer G-tube feedings and breathing treatments.
- Assist patients in overcoming and adapting to mobility restrictions by providing personal services such as bathing, dressing, meal preparation, and grooming.
- Accurately document in the patients record a description of the nursing care provided following HIPAA guidelines.
Patient Care Technician
Cross Country
Riverside, USA
10.2019 - 04.2021
- Prepared documentation/charting to record vital signs, height, weight, intake/output, oximetry, and comfort levels. Collected specimens for diagnostic studies (urine, stool, sputum, and blood via finger stick and blood glucose testing.
- Assisted with admissions, patient transfer/discharge process, provided direct patient care, and assisted with procedures ordered by the attending physician and supervised by the Registered Nurse.
- Provided personal care, ambulation, general medical/surgical patient care for geriatric and post-operative patients.
- Provided care and treatment that reflects appropriate infection control, techniques and universal precautions.
Education
Licensed Vocational Nurse Program - LVN
North West College
Pomona, CA01.2021
Skills
- Patient-Centered Care
- Evidence-Based Nursing (EBN)
- OSHA/HIPAA/TJC/JCAHO Compliance
- Ethics and Compliance
- Communication/Collaboration
- Charting/Documentation/Confidentiality
- Time Management/Prioritization Skills
- Strong Attention to Detail
- Infection Control/Universal Precautions
- Bilingual; English/Spanish
- Microsoft Office 365
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant, East Valley College
- BLS/CPR, 2026
- IV/Blood Withdrawal Certified
- Ventilator/Pulmonary/Tracheotomy Certified
Vocational Clinical Training
- Foothill Presbyterian Hospital, West Covina, CA, 2021, LVN Clinical Rotation
- Queen of the Valley Hospital, West Covina, CA, 2021, LVN Clinical Rotation
Timeline
Correctional LVN
Legacy Personnel
06.2023 - 01.2024
Home Health LVN
1st Meridian Home Care
03.2023 - Current
Home Health LVN
Aveanna Healthcare
09.2022 - Current
Pediatric LVN
24 Seven Home Health
06.2021 - 06.2022
Patient Care Technician
Cross Country
10.2019 - 04.2021
Licensed Vocational Nurse Program - LVN
North West College