Margarita Martinez-Sanchez
West Covina,CA
Summary
Compassionate bilingual Home Health LVN with significant experience in providing high-quality patient care within private home settings. Highly skilled in SN skill assessment, management of disease process. administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and implementing doctor-ordered care plans. Strengths include excellent communication skills and ability to build trust with patients and family members. Previous work has resulted in improved patient health outcomes and increased satisfaction rates among clients.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health LVN
Unique Home Health
Pasadena, California
01.2009 - Current
- Educated patients about preventative measures for healthy living such as exercise routines, dietary guidelines and smoking cessation programs.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss patient progress and plan treatment goals accordingly.
- Performed skilled assessment
- Wound Vac proficiency
- Wound care certified
Hospice Nurse
VNA Hospice
Pasadena, CA
06.2004 - 09.2009
- Provided physical, emotional, and spiritual support to patients and their families.
- Provided bereavement counseling services for surviving family members after a death has occurred.
- Assessed patient's needs and developed individualized care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
LVN Floor Nurse
UCLA Medical Center
Westwood, California
03.1999 - 05.2006
- In charge of running the Volunteer Clinic
- Duties included reviewing vaccine records and administering vaccines needed
- Entering information in systems
- Administration of clinic
- Transfer to NICU step down
- DC planner/instructor and CPR instructor
- Care of 1-2 babies
Clinic LVN
Olive View-UCLA Medical Center
San Fernando, California
06.1997 - 05.1999
- Administered injections as ordered by the physician or nurse practitioner according to established protocols.
- Assisted physicians with examinations and treatments as needed.
- Promoted positive customer service skills when interacting with both internal and external customers.
Education
Associate of Science - LVN
American Career College
CA02-1997
Skills
- Patient education
- Wound care
- Clinical assessment
- Infection control
- Electronic health records
- Medication administration
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Orientation and training
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Accomplishments
- Multiple employee of the month/year
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Home Health LVN
Unique Home Health
01.2009 - Current
Hospice Nurse
VNA Hospice
06.2004 - 09.2009
LVN Floor Nurse
UCLA Medical Center
03.1999 - 05.2006
Clinic LVN
Olive View-UCLA Medical Center
06.1997 - 05.1999
Associate of Science - LVN
American Career College
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