Lizbeht Cruz
Canoga Park,USA
Summary
Compassionate LVN Charge Nurse with experience in maintaining high standards of patient care, managing nursing staff and coordinating with healthcare professionals for optimal patient outcomes. Skilled in clinical procedures, medical administration, patient education, and documentation. Demonstrated leadership abilities with emphasis on efficient workflow management and team collaboration. Made significant impact by implementing protocol improvements that enhanced overall patient safety and satisfaction.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LVN Charge Nurse
Burbank Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center
Burbank, California
05.2025 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs consistently throughout shifts.
- Managed patient care plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Trained and mentored new nursing staff on protocols and procedures.
- Conducted regular assessments to evaluate patient conditions and needs.
- Facilitated effective communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues, and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Provided direct patient care, including administering medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Monitored vital signs, recorded observations, and reported changes to physicians or nurses in charge.
- Provided emotional support for patients and families during difficult times.
- Observed and reported changes in condition of patients and signs and symptoms of deviations from normal health status.
- Directed implementation of improved patient care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives.
LVN
Vip Urgentcare
Tarzana, California
03.2025 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments as directed by physicians.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to coordinate patient care effectively.
- Supported urgent care operations by managing patient flow efficiently.
- Trained new staff on protocols and emergency procedures regularly.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate and respiration rate.
- Prepared patient rooms for examination, including stocking supplies and ensuring cleanliness.
- Maintained accurate patient records documenting treatments, medications administered and other pertinent information.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues, and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Assisted with the administration of injections and IV fluids to patients.
- Performed basic medical procedures such as catheterization, EKGs and phlebotomy according to established protocols.
- Kept EHR updated with patients' vital statistics, tracking metrics and observations about behaviors or responses.
- Performed laboratory tests such as urinalysis, glucose testing and hemoglobin and hematocrit levels.
- Collected specimens for laboratory analysis; prepared specimens for transport to lab.
- Evaluated patient responses to treatments; documented assessments in medical record system.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Sterilized medical equipment and supplies with germicides, sterilizers and autoclaves.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts.
- Performed triage to maximum team productivity and effectiveness.
Medical Assistant
VIP Urgent Care
Tarzana, US
11.2020 - Current
- At VIP Urgent care, I triage patients , take their vitals and room them to be seen by a Doctor.
- COVID Testing
- UA Analysis
- Venipuncture Blood Withdrawals
- EKG
- Receptionist
- ACE Bandaging
- Breathing Treatments
- Administering Injections
- Administering Breathing Treatments
Medical Assistant
Planned Parenthood
Canoga Park, US
09.2020 - Current
- I currently work at planned parenthood , I do front office and back office . I'm great at greeting patients, verifying insurances , assisting with procedure , and educating patients on their questions to the service they're are seeking for.
- Assisted doctor with in-office procedures
- Used EHR system
- Obtained patient vitals
- Administered vaccines
- Scheduled patient appointments
- Responsible for front office duties
Medical Assistant
Castle Dermatology Institute
Tarzana, US
11.2017 - 09.2020
- I was front office receptionist, and would do back office time to time. Very well known with HMOs & PPO insurances.
- Performed clinical skills under physician supervision
- Assisted doctor with in-office procedures
- Scheduled patient appointments
- Responsible for front office duties
Education
Undergraduate - Nursing
American Career College
Los Angeles, CA03.2025
High school diploma - Medical Assistant
UEI College
Encino, CA12.2017
Skills
- English
- Patient care
- Computer skills
- Customer service
- Vital Signs
- Medication administration
- EHR systems
- Medical office experience
- Spanish
- Triage
- Time management
- Phlebotomy
- Medical terminology
- EMR Systems
- Staff training
- Patient assessments
- Clinical assessment
- Medical records management
- HIPAA compliance
- Nursing documentation
- Insert IV / Monitor IV fluids
Certification
- IV And Blood Withdrawal Certification
- BLS Certification
- CPR Certification
Personal Information
- Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
- Authorized To Work: US for any employer
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
LVN Charge Nurse
Burbank Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center
05.2025 - Current
LVN
Vip Urgentcare
03.2025 - Current
Medical Assistant
VIP Urgent Care
11.2020 - Current
Medical Assistant
Planned Parenthood
09.2020 - Current
Medical Assistant
Castle Dermatology Institute
11.2017 - 09.2020
Undergraduate - Nursing
American Career College
High school diploma - Medical Assistant
UEI College
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