Marites Galvez
Santa Rosa,CA
Summary
Licensed Vocational Nurse with proven expertise in managing total nursing care and administering prescribed medications and treatments according to approved nursing techniques. Assists in delivery of patient care through nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. Demonstrated competency directing and guiding patient teaching and activities to promote individual treatment programs. Well-qualified medical professional with experience triaging patients, capturing information and completing basic procedures such as wound care. Excellent communication, prioritization and multitasking abilities with sound judgment and compassionate nature. Background in clinic and hospital environments.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
05.2016 - Current
- 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.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
Patient Service Representative
Kaiser Permanente
04.2003 - 05.2016
- Participated in ongoing training programs related to HIPAA compliance, maintaining up-to-date knowledge on regulatory requirements.
- Verified insurance eligibility and coverage for patients.
- Handled sensitive patient concerns with professionalism and empathy, fostering an atmosphere of trust within the clinic.
- Filed and maintained patient records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
PBX Operator
Kaiser Permanente
07.2002 - 04.2003
- Maintained a high level of professionalism while assisting callers in various situations, including emergencies and complaints.
- Trained and mentored new PBX operations employees.
- Enhanced communication between departments by promptly transferring calls and providing accurate information.
- Directed incoming calls to internal personnel and departments, routing to best-qualified department.
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
University Central of Ashdod
Chicago, IL05.2023
Certificate - Licensed Vocational Nurse
InterCoast College Fairfield Campus
Fairfield, CA01.2015
High School Diploma -
Elsie Allen High School
Santa Rosa, CA06.2000
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Geriatric Care
- HIPAA Compliance
- Vital signs monitoring
- Catheter Care
- Immunization Administration
- Suture removal
- Specimen Collection
- CPR/AED
- Preventive Care
- Wound Care
Certification
- Intravenous Therapy and Blood Withdrawal Certified
- Basic Life Support (CPR and AED)
Languages
Tagalog
Timeline
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
05.2016 - Current
Patient Service Representative
Kaiser Permanente
04.2003 - 05.2016
PBX Operator
Kaiser Permanente
07.2002 - 04.2003
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
University Central of Ashdod
Certificate - Licensed Vocational Nurse
InterCoast College Fairfield Campus
High School Diploma -
Elsie Allen High School