LORENA PASALO, BSN RN
Ontario,CA
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Registered Nurse (RN) with extensive experience as a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) in patient care within both hospital and post-acute settings. Adapt at developing rapport with patients, families, and staff, and proficient in various operating systems. Dedicated to delivering compassionate and comprehensive nursing care in a team-oriented environment. Seeking a position that allows for the utilization of my skills in medication administration, patient care, and health education to enhance patient well-being and support the healthcare team.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Emanate Health Inter-community Hospital
07.2025 - Current
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Registered Nurse
Aurora Las Encinas Hospital
09.2024 - 10.2025
- 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.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Aurora Las Encinas Hospital
01.2021 - 09.2024
- Knowledgeable at observing patient with active withdrawal symptoms and provide nursing interventions to manage the physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms
- Ensuring medication is properly drawn up to the right patients, assisting and comforting patients to promote better care, provide safety environment for mental health patients and rehabilitation, demonstrate a therapeutic environment to ensure a peaceful outlook to others and maintain a positive attitude by good observation and performing appropriate care plan for patients
Education
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
West Coast University
Ontario, CA06.2024
Vocational Nursing - undefined
North West College
Pomona, CA10.2019
Skills
- Direct patient care
- Safe medication administration
- Supportive interpersonal skills
- Continuous patient observation
- Comprehensive patient evaluations
Certification
- Registered Nurse, CA License RN 95388254 July 2026
- VIP Response Training, April 2026
- Basic Life Support, November 2026
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Emanate Health Inter-community Hospital
07.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse
Aurora Las Encinas Hospital
09.2024 - 10.2025
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Aurora Las Encinas Hospital
01.2021 - 09.2024
Vocational Nursing - undefined
North West College
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
West Coast University