Lorena Jimenez
South El Monte
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Garfield Medical Center, specializing in telemetry, medical-surgical, and crossed-trained in the emergency department. Excelled in staff direct patient care, significantly enhancing patient satisfaction. Work well in fast-paced environments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Garfield Medical Center
03.2023 - Current
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
LVN Charge Nurse
Monrovia Post Acute
10.2020 - 12.2022
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising RN.
LVN Charge Nurse
Royal Terrace
11.2019 - 10.2020
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
LVN Floor Nurse
Santa Anita Convalescent Hospital
07.2011 - 09.2019
- Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health, and organizational regulations.
- Interacted smoothly with patients and loved ones, updated on care plans and advocated for needs.
- Documented medications administered, treatments, and patient procedures performed in appropriate.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Los Angeles Valley College
Van Nuys, CA12.2022
Licenced Vocational Nurse - Nursing
El Monte - Rosemead Adult School
El Monte, CA01.2008
Certified Nurse Assistant - Nursing
El Monte - Rosemead Adult School
El Monte, CA09.2006
High School Diploma -
South El Monte High School
South El Monte, CA06.2006
Skills
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Discharging
- Patient Assessments
- Medication Administration
- Wound Care
- Tracheostomy Care
- Gastrostomy Tube Care
- Hospice and Palliative Care
Certification
- ACLS, American Heart Association - Expires 2/2025
- BLS, American Heart Association - Expires 2/2025
- PALS, American Heart Association - Expires 2/2025
- EKG - Expires 6/2025
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Garfield Medical Center
03.2023 - Current
LVN Charge Nurse
Monrovia Post Acute
10.2020 - 12.2022
LVN Charge Nurse
Royal Terrace
11.2019 - 10.2020
LVN Floor Nurse
Santa Anita Convalescent Hospital
07.2011 - 09.2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
Los Angeles Valley College
Licenced Vocational Nurse - Nursing
El Monte - Rosemead Adult School
Certified Nurse Assistant - Nursing
El Monte - Rosemead Adult School
High School Diploma -
South El Monte High School
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