Marlene Pinero
Sylmar,MA
Summary
Nurse of the year in 2013
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
LVN
Glendale Adventist Hospital
Glendale, CA
05.2021 - Current
- Administered medications accurately and in a timely manner, ensuring proper treatment for various conditions.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patients regularly, swiftly identifying any changes in condition and addressing concerns promptly.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.monitored wounds and wound care performed. Wound vacs, compression wraps, assisted physician with debridement or sterile procedures.
Hospice LVN
Adventist Home Care
Glendale, CA
01.2011 - Current
- Promoted a positive work environment among nursing staff through collaboration, open communication, and support.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Conducted intravenous blood collections efficiently.
- Provided timely information to MD or RN case manager regarding wound conditions.
- Demonstrated expertise in performing sterile Pleurex catheter procedures.
- Conducted and evaluated Foley catheter procedures.
- CHF monitoring
- Installed and monitored telehealth equipment.
LVN
Epiphany Homes
Simi Valley, CA
10.2009 - 01.2011
- Administered medications accurately and in a timely manner, ensuring proper treatment for various conditions.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patients regularly, swiftly identifying any changes in condition and addressing concerns promptly.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Demonstrated strong clinical judgment by assessing symptoms quickly and prioritizing appropriate interventions accordingly.
- Enhanced patient care by providing compassionate and individualized attention, leading to improved health outcomes.
- Coordinated with healthcare providers to schedule diagnostic tests for patients, expediting care plans as necessary.
- Contributed to infection control measures by adhering to strict hygiene protocols and educating staff on best practices.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
Education
LVN - Nursing
East Los Angeles Occupational Center
East Los Angeles CA06.2009
Skills
Home health field experience
Hospice field visiting nurse and hospice intake/scheduler
Wound care nurse
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
LVN
Glendale Adventist Hospital
05.2021 - Current
Hospice LVN
Adventist Home Care
01.2011 - Current
LVN
Epiphany Homes
10.2009 - 01.2011
LVN - Nursing
East Los Angeles Occupational Center