Maria Fatima Dizon
Winchester
Summary
Dedicated LVN skilled in medication administration, patient assessment, and wound care management. Delivers effective patient support through hands-on experience in direct and indirect care. Builds strong relationships with patients and healthcare teams to enhance patient care and uphold nursing standards.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LVN Floor Nurse
Aveanna
Temecula
08.2020 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to the nursing team.
- Assisted in patient assessments and developed care plans collaboratively.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records systems.
- Provided support during emergency situations, ensuring patient safety and comfort.
- Trained and mentored new staff on protocols and procedures effectively.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessment data, interventions performed and responses to treatments per facility policy.
- Fostered strong relationships with co-workers through open communication, contributing to a collaborative work environment.
- Participated in discharge planning activities for assigned patients.
- Performed routine treatments such as dressing changes and wound care.
- Educated patients and families about their diagnosis, medications, treatment plans, home care instructions, diet restrictions.
- Adhered to safety regulations regarding hazardous materials and waste disposal.
- Demonstrated knowledge of infection control policies and procedures when providing patient care services.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care was provided in a timely manner.
- Provided compassionate emotional support to patients and families during challenging situations, ensuring comfort and reassurance.
- Interpreted and implemented individual care plans.
- Monitored vital signs including temperature, pulse, respiration rate and blood pressure.
- Administered medications as prescribed by physician orders.
- Communicated with nursing personnel to enforce procedures, policies and regulations.
- Responded promptly to patient call lights and requests for assistance.
- Observed changes in the condition of patients and reported any significant findings to physicians or other healthcare professionals.
- Ensured that all equipment was properly maintained according to established standards of practice.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients on a medical-surgical floor.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Monitored patients for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes, ensuring timely intervention for medical concerns.
- Educated patients, families, and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, and chronic disease self-management to enhance understanding and compliance.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians' orders.
- Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
LVN Floor Nurse
Maxim Healthcare
Temecula
04.2022 - 10.2023
LVN Floor Nurse
DaVita Dialysis Center
Temecula
10.2017 - 05.2022
LVN Floor Nurse
Murrieta Health And Rehabilitation Center
Murrieta
09.2019 - 03.2020
LVN Floor Nurse
Garden Park Care Center
Garden Grove
10.2008 - 2019
Education
Vocational Nursing
Academy of English Language
Los Angeles, CA03-2008
Skills
- Medication administration
- Patient assessment
- Wound management
- Infection control
- Electronic health records
- Team collaboration
Certification
- Licensed Vocational Nursing
- CPR certification
- Certified Clinical Hemedialysis Technician
Timeline
LVN Floor Nurse
Maxim Healthcare
04.2022 - 10.2023
LVN Floor Nurse
Aveanna
08.2020 - Current
LVN Floor Nurse
Murrieta Health And Rehabilitation Center
09.2019 - 03.2020
LVN Floor Nurse
DaVita Dialysis Center
10.2017 - 05.2022
LVN Floor Nurse
Garden Park Care Center
10.2008 - 2019
Vocational Nursing
Academy of English Language