Maria Toro
Madera,CA
Summary
Accomplished Licensed Vocational Nurse leverages critical thinking, analysis and medical knowledge to deliver superior care in high-pressure environments. Collaborates with physicians and multidisciplinary team members, restoring patients' health through nursing and health education processes. Maintains positive attitude in urgent, stressful situations.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Preceptorship Nurse
Loretta's Little Miracles
Fresno, CA
04.2024 - 04.2024
- Monitored patient progress, reported changes to physician and provided education to families regarding medical conditions.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patients' charts.
- Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals.
- Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
- Measured and recorded patient height, weight and other vital signs.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Sterilized medical equipment and supplies with germicides, sterilizers and autoclaves.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts.
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Assembled and used catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers.
LVN Student Nurse
Horizon health subacute center
Fresno, CA
06.2023 - 07.2023
- Assisted with wound care and dressing changes.
- Facilitated group sessions related to health promotion topics such as stress management or smoking cessation.
- Administered injections, prescribed medications, and monitored for adverse reactions.
- Monitored patient health status by observing behaviors, responses, and progress towards goals.
- Provided patient care, including vital signs and medication administration.
- Documented information about patient care, vitals and condition markers in computer system.
Education
Vocational Nursing
Institute of Technology
Clovis, CA04-2024
Certificate of Manicurist -
Federico Career Colleges, Inc.
Fresno, CA08-2017
High School Diploma -
Fresno's West Park Charter Academy
Fresno, CA05-2015
Skills
- Health Promotion
- Pediatric Care
- Time management abilities
- Patient Care
- Team building
- Excellent Communication
- Task Prioritization
- Written Communication
Certification
- Licensed Vocation Nurse License number: 743077 Exp: 10/31/2025
- BLS certification 235416782855 valid 05/18/2023 - 05/2025
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Preceptorship Nurse
Loretta's Little Miracles
04.2024 - 04.2024
LVN Student Nurse
Horizon health subacute center
06.2023 - 07.2023
Vocational Nursing
Institute of Technology
Certificate of Manicurist -
Federico Career Colleges, Inc.
High School Diploma -
Fresno's West Park Charter Academy
- Licensed Vocation Nurse License number: 743077 Exp: 10/31/2025
- BLS certification 235416782855 valid 05/18/2023 - 05/2025
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