Maria Lora May Alvior
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN Field Nurse
Southwest Medical Home Health
05.2022 - Current
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Provided exceptional patient care by meeting physical, psychological and overall care requirements to support daily living needs and independence
License Practical Nurse
University Medical Center, UMC
02.2021 - 05.2022
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Managed appointment calendar for scans, lab tests, and evaluations.
- Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care
Charge Licensed Vocational Nurse
Harbor Post Acute Care Center
09.2019 - 10.2020
- Implemented effective strategies and care plans to improve patient outcomes and meet recovery objectives.
- Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
- Maximized team performance by monitoring nursing care, including patient assessment processes and treatment implementations.
- Documented medications administered and treatments and procedures performed on appropriate records to protect privacy and confidentiality of patient information.
- Effectively addressed rapid response situations by strategically organizing and delegating tasks.
Medication Care Manager
Sunrise Senior Living
03.2018 - 09.2019
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care
- Administered psychotropic medications and anxiety education to resident to provide mental health care
- Reviewed residents progress to document effects of any prescribed medication
- Assisted in maintaining conducive environment for residents by adhering to infection control policies
- Maintained accuracy, completeness and security for medical records and health information
- Administer medication to 40 and more residents in timely manner
Care Manager
Sunrise Senior Living
01.2017 - 03.2018
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs
- Offered social support by transporting individuals to events and activities, in addition to medical appointments and shopping trips
- Assisted residents with personal requirements, including keeping spaces clean and helping with grooming
- Assisted residents with daily hygiene, including dental and mouth care, bath functions and hair care
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship
Caregiver
Healthcare Advocates LLC
06.2012 - 01.2017
- Offered social support by transporting individuals to events and activities, in addition to medical appointments and shopping trips.
- Helped family members plan healthy meals, purchase ingredients and cook meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs, including bathing and personal grooming, to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Performed household tasks such as laundry, dusting, washing dishes and vacuuming.
- Worked to improve and enhance patient lives through effective and compassionate care.
- Documented residents' behavior in terms of mental status, sleeping and eating patterns in medical record books.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
Education
Vocational Nursing
VOCATIONAL NURSING NursingHomestead Schools
Torrance, CA2014
High School Diploma -
Our Lady of Perpetual Succor College
Marikina, Philippines03.2006
Skills
- Sanitizing understanding
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Charting and clinical documentation
- Clinical judgment
- Data collection and management
- Patient-focused care
- Analytical thinking
- Wound Care
- EMR Systems
- Task Delegation
- Counting Narcotics
- Writing Reports
Certification
Nevada Licensed Practical Nurse
California Licensed Vocational Nurse
Basic Life Support - American Heart Association
Certified in Intravenous Therapy
Timeline
LPN Field Nurse
Southwest Medical Home Health
05.2022 - Current
License Practical Nurse
University Medical Center, UMC
02.2021 - 05.2022
Charge Licensed Vocational Nurse
Harbor Post Acute Care Center
09.2019 - 10.2020
Medication Care Manager
Sunrise Senior Living
03.2018 - 09.2019
Care Manager
Sunrise Senior Living
01.2017 - 03.2018
Caregiver
Healthcare Advocates LLC
06.2012 - 01.2017
Vocational Nursing
VOCATIONAL NURSING NursingHomestead Schools
High School Diploma -
Our Lady of Perpetual Succor College
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