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Lissette M. Ortiz

Sacramento,CA

Summary

Compassionate Licensed Vocational Nurse with extensive experience in patient management and medication administration, adept at delivering quality care through meticulous attention to detail and effective communication. Demonstrated ability to thrive in high-demand environments, leveraging critical thinking and time management skills to enhance patient outcomes. Bilingual in Spanish and English, fostering inclusive and empathetic care. Certified in CPR/BLS, committed to maintaining the highest standards of patient safety and compliance.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Licensed Practical Nurse

Park Manor Cy Fair
Houston, TX
06.2023 - 12.2024

• Complied with HIPAA guidelines to protect privacy of patients.

• Performed physical assessments on patients and monitored vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse, temperature and respiration.

• Provided quality patient care in accordance with established nursing standards and practices.

• Managed multiple tasks efficiently while maintaining a high level of accuracy in a fast-paced environment.

• Utilized critical thinking skills to assess situations quickly and make appropriate decisions.

• Administered prescribed medications within scope of practice as defined by state law regulations.

• Promoted safe environment through proper use of equipment, infection control protocols, safety measures and fall prevention strategies.

• Maintained accurate documentation of patient care services provided according to facility policies and procedures.

• Participated in continuing education programs to maintain current certification status.

• Helped with admission, transfer, and discharge of patients.

• Observed patients, charted, and reporting changes in patients' conditions, such as adverse reactions to medication and treatment and taking any necessary

action.

Licensed Practical Nurse

The Medical Resort at Willowbrook
Houston, TX
06.2023 - 01.2024

• Performed physical assessments on patients and monitored vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse, temperature and respiration.

• Provided quality patient care in accordance with established nursing standards and practices.

• Managed multiple tasks efficiently while maintaining a high level of accuracy in a fast-paced environment.

• Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to deliver quality care.

• Followed medication management procedures to comply with state and company guidelines.

• Utilized critical thinking skills to assess situations quickly and make appropriate decisions.

• Administered prescribed medications within scope of practice as defined by state law regulations.

• Maintained accurate documentation of patient care services provided according to facility policies and procedures.

• Helped with admission, transfer, and discharge of patients.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Estrella Nursing And Rehab (Ensign Affiliate)
Avondale, AZ
11.2021 - 12.2022
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
  • Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to Charge nurse.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
  • Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
  • Medication administration

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Kearny Mesa Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
San Diego, CA
11.2019 - 01.2021
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
  • Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to Charge nurse.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
  • Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
  • Medication administration

Licensed Vocational Nurse

In Home Health Supportive Services
Sacramento, CA
01.2009 - 12.2011
  • Provided excellent bedside care, observing patient’s health, communicating with the patient and there family.
  • Providing G-Tube care, Administering Medication, Monitoring Vitals, Providing Catheter Care, Wound and bandage care.

Certified Nursing Assistant

College Oak Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
Sacramento, CA
09.2002 - 12.2003
  • Monitored Vitals, assisted with meals, bathed and dress patients, made beds keep room clean, answer call lights and observed changes in a patient’s condition or behavior.

Education

Vocational Nursing Diploma

Maric College - Vista
Vista, CA
02.2005

Nurse Assistant Certificate

Career Training Institute
Sacramento. CA
08.2002

High School Diploma -

Mira Loma High School
Sacramento, CA
06.2002

Skills

  • Patient Management
  • Board Certified LVN
  • American Red Cross CPR/BLS Certified
  • Bilingual (Spanish/English)
  • Self-Starter
  • Meticulous
  • Team Player
  • Fast Learner
  • Extremely hardworking
  • Time management
  • Perform well in high-demand fast-paced environment

Certification

  • Licensed Practical Nurse (LVN) #VN217761 - 2005-Present
  • Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) - 2020-Present
  • Fully Vaccinated for COVID-19

Timeline

Licensed Practical Nurse

Park Manor Cy Fair
06.2023 - 12.2024

Licensed Practical Nurse

The Medical Resort at Willowbrook
06.2023 - 01.2024

Licensed Practical Nurse

Estrella Nursing And Rehab (Ensign Affiliate)
11.2021 - 12.2022

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Kearny Mesa Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
11.2019 - 01.2021

Licensed Vocational Nurse

In Home Health Supportive Services
01.2009 - 12.2011

Certified Nursing Assistant

College Oak Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
09.2002 - 12.2003

Vocational Nursing Diploma

Maric College - Vista

Nurse Assistant Certificate

Career Training Institute

High School Diploma -

Mira Loma High School