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Maria Barraza
Los Angeles,CA
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Summary
Licensed nursing professional prepared for this role with strong background in patient care and medical assistance within different age groups. Known for effective team collaboration and adaptability to changing needs. Skilled in administering medications, wound care, and patient monitoring. Proven ability to manage health plans and address minor and major health concerns efficiently. Reliable and focused on achieving positive health outcomes.
Overview
6
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
PACE
Licensed Vocational Nurse
06.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Manage caseload of children ages Infant - 5 years old, total of 300 children.
- Develop care plans based on child's health concerns or conditions, and medications and advised on specific restrictions to be followed during school hours.
- Provide trainings to our teaching staff regarding children conditions and medication administration, first aid and emergency procedures.
- Conduct Health Referrals with parents and medical providers to ensure effective follow up and treatment has been received for abnormal findings on physical exams, health history, dental exams, sensory screenings, etc.
- Conducted Record File Reviews of patient Health History to ensure proper follow up is conducted with any concerns of medical condition, insurance, and mental health accommodations needed. Ensured Health requirements are being met per child according to State guidelines.
- Review immunization records, to ensure children are up to date or as complete as possible for age.
- Conducted phone triage for children's well being with teaching staff or parents.
- Generated referrals of abnormal findings to appropriate departments withing agency or provider facility.
- Work closely with RN Health Consultant to review pregnant mother's physical exams and provide resources needed.
- Monitoring/auditing of school sites; ensuring they are meeting LACOE Health requirements of state guidelines.
- Reporting of communicable disease clusters within school sites, and providing necessary resources
- Constant communication with parents on child well-being, and provided medical clearances on a daily basis.
- Conduct monthly reports ensuring children were up to date with required physical and dental exams, lead and hemoglobin results, and sensory screenings.
South Central Family Health Center
Licensed Vocational Nurse
06.2020 - 06.2021
Job overview
- Used NEXTGEN to track patient status, treatments and outcomes
- Conducted telehealth visits, assessing each individual scenario and provided guidance on further steps needed.
- Treated patients by administering medication, performing wound treatment procedures, and triaging.
- Ordered lab tests and reported critical labs to providers and Health Department.
- Conducted patient education on recommended testing, labs, and medical conditions.
- Oriented and trained new staff on clinic procedures
- Arranged Pre-Op appointments with patients, and gathered necessary documents and orders required for surgery
- Performed EKG's and other diagnostics tests.
- Received,sorted, and submitted incoming faxes and prescriptions.
- Worked alongside Medical Assistant and provided needed coverage as necessary.
- Administered Vaccines.
- Kept weekly and monthly,reporting on STD's and Covid-19 tests conducted.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
Bell Convalescent Hospital
LVN Charge Nurse
01.2020 - 04.2020
Job overview
- Worked with a caseload of 33 resident patients
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
- Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
- Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms, and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients.
A Place Called Home Non-Profit Organization
Health Aide
05.2019 - 02.2020
Job overview
- Collaborated with teachers, administrators, and parents to address any health concerns affecting student learning and wellbeing.
- Assisted in organizing various health-related events at school such as wellness fairs or guest speakers promoting healthy lifestyles among students.
- Managed inventory of medical supplies and equipment within the school''s health office, ordering new stock as needed while maintaining budgetary constraints.
- Supported the school nurse in providing medical attention to injured or ill students.
- Monitored students'' physical condition during sports activities, intervening promptly when necessary for safety reasons.
- Ensured timely communication with parents regarding their child''s medical needs or changes in their condition while under school care.
Education
Maxine Waters Employment Preparation CenterLos Angeles, CA
Certificate of Completion from Licensed Vocational Nurse
01.2019
Opportunities For Learning - Baldwin Park IiPasadena, CA
High School Diploma
06.2014
Skills
- Medication administration
- HIPAA guideline adherence
- Clinical documentation
- Medical office administration
- Individualized healthcare plans
- Infection control measures
- Chronic disease management
- First aid and CPR/AED
- Case management
- Wound care
Certification
- Licensed Vocational Nurse
- Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED
Availability
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Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
On-SiteRemoteHybridImportant To Me
Work-life balanceFlexible work hoursPaid sick leavePaid time off4-day work weekWork from home optionLanguages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Interests
Drawing/Sketching
Reading
Outdoor Activities
Traveling
Timeline
Licensed Vocational Nurse
PACE
06.2021 - Current
Licensed Vocational Nurse
South Central Family Health Center
06.2020 - 06.2021
LVN Charge Nurse
Bell Convalescent Hospital
01.2020 - 04.2020
Health Aide
A Place Called Home Non-Profit Organization
05.2019 - 02.2020
Maxine Waters Employment Preparation Center
Certificate of Completion from Licensed Vocational Nurse
Opportunities For Learning - Baldwin Park Ii
High School Diploma
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