Mariane Estacio
Chula Vista,CA
Summary
Accomplished Licensed Vocational Nurse with a proven track record at Kaiser Permanente, enhancing patient outcomes through expert medication administration and compassionate care. Skilled in HIPAA compliance and patient education, significantly improved patient satisfaction. Demonstrates strong clinical judgment and a commitment to preventive care, ensuring high standards of healthcare delivery.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
02.2012 - Current
- Prevented medication errors by meticulously reviewing physician orders and administering medications as prescribed.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Promoted patient safety through vigilant monitoring of vital signs and reporting any abnormalities to the appropriate healthcare provider promptly.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, and transfers.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Assisted physicians during examinations and procedures, ensuring safe practices were maintained throughout each encounter.
- Educated family members on proper caregiving techniques.
- Provided patient's with appointments as needed
- Administered vaccinations as appropriate per age
Licensed Vocational Nurse Charge Nurse
Lakeside Special Care Center
10.2007 - 01.2012
- Ensured that all nursing functions within the department ran smoothly and efficiently during shift as a Charge Nurse
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Prevented medication errors by meticulously reviewing physician orders and administering medications as prescribed.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Promoted patient safety through vigilant monitoring of vital signs and reporting any abnormalities to the appropriate healthcare provider promptly.
- Facilitated effective communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care during transitions between facilities or levels of care.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Strengthened infection control measures by strictly following hand hygiene protocols and utilizing personal protective equipment when necessary.
- Administered controlled narcotics and performed catheterizations.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of newly admitted patients, identifying individual needs and developing tailored nursing interventions accordingly.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Developed comprehensive care plans for patients with chronic illnesses, promoting adherence to treatment regimens and self-management strategies.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
Education
Vocational - Nursing
Maric College
San Diego10.2007
Skills
- Medication Administration
- HIPAA Compliance
- Vital signs monitoring
- Catheter Care
- Compassionate Care
- Patient Care
- Clinical judgment
- Patient Education
- Direct Patient Care
- Infection Control
- Patient Assessment
- Documentation accuracy
- Healthcare Software Proficiency
- Pediatric Care
- Aseptic Techniques
- Emergency Response
- Wound Care
- Breathing Treatments
- Medication Dispensing
- Clinical Documentation
- Transcribing orders
- Preventive Care
Certification
- CPR and First Aid Certification
- Licensed Vocational Nurse
Timeline
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
02.2012 - Current
Licensed Vocational Nurse Charge Nurse
Lakeside Special Care Center
10.2007 - 01.2012
Vocational - Nursing
Maric College