Maribel Gomez
Santa Clarita,CA
Summary
Experienced nursing professional offering clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Accomplished in all aspects of patient care and adept in working closely with physicians, nurses, social workers and other medical personnel to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Vocational Nurse II
Totally Kids Specialty HealthCare
Sun Valley, CA
07.2005 - Current
- Assessed patients' condition and reported any changes to the physician or Registered Nurse.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient care in accordance with regulatory standards.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings that focused on developing comprehensive treatment plans for each patient.
- Took vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate, oxygen saturation levels and blood pressure readings.
- Provided direct patient care, including wound dressing changes and administering medications.
- Educated patients and families on safe medication administration techniques, disease process, and prevention methods.
- Assisted in training new staff nurses on proper procedures for providing quality care to their assigned patients.
- Addressed rapid response and code situations by strategically organizing and delegating tasks.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Care Team LVN Supervisor
HealthCare Partners Medical Group
Mission Hills , CA
01.2016 - 12.2018
- Effectively managed and oversaw primary care and specialty departments, optimizing daily clinical operations.
- Assisted with recruiting, hiring, and orienting new personnel for the primary and specialty departments.
- Enforced company policies related to employee conduct and attendance.
- Managed staff of 12 employees in primary care and specialty departments.
- Conducted performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback and setting objectives.
- Administered fiscal operations for accounting, budget planning, authorizing expenditures and coordinating reporting.
- Conducted performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback and setting objectives.
- Advised primary care physicians on optimal management strategies for their patients.
- Monitored and reported on departmental performance metrics, adjusting strategies as necessary.
- Ensured compliance with policies, regulations, laws, and safety standards.
- Handled administrative tasks, including staff scheduling and employee record maintenance.
- Promoted positive relationships among all healthcare personnel through effective communication strategies.
- Resolved conflicts between staff members in a professional manner.
- Demonstrated excellent leadership skills while managing complex situations with tactfulness and diplomacy.
- Performed duties related to medication administration and patient care.
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to patients.
Pediatric and OB_GYN Licensed Practical Nurse
HealthCare Partners Medical Group
Mission Hills , CA
01.2015 - 09.2016
- Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
- Managed emergency situations promptly according to established protocols.
- Facilitated referrals for specialty services when necessary.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies for their individual conditions.
- Ensured that all clinical documentation is accurate and up-to-date in the electronic medical record system.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Sterilized medical equipment and supplies with germicides, sterilizers and autoclaves.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Prepared patients for examinations, tests or treatments and explained procedures.
- Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
- Responded promptly to inquiries from staff members regarding vaccine availability or storage issues.
- Prepared reports summarizing immunization activities for submission to management team.
- Provided education to healthcare professionals on current immunization guidelines and standards.
- Served as a liaison between the clinical office and other medical facilities when needed.
Education
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Concorde Career College
North Hollywood, CA05-2005
Skills
- Coordinating unit operations
- Workflow Coordination
- Proficient in multiple EMR/EHR programs
- Strong clinical knowledge
- Team management understanding
- Clinical Supervision
Certification
- Licensed by the California Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians
- BLS
- IV and phlebotomy certified
- PALS
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Care Team LVN Supervisor
HealthCare Partners Medical Group
01.2016 - 12.2018
Pediatric and OB_GYN Licensed Practical Nurse
HealthCare Partners Medical Group
01.2015 - 09.2016
Licensed Vocational Nurse II
Totally Kids Specialty HealthCare
07.2005 - Current
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Concorde Career College
- Licensed by the California Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians
- BLS
- IV and phlebotomy certified
- PALS
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