Matthew Nunez
GLENDALE,CALIFORNIA
Summary
Well rounded Vocational nurse with years of volunteer work in businesses such as the Red Cross, ADRA, Rainbow Network, and other local organizations. Giving support wherever it is needed. Adaptable and ready to work whenever someone is needed to step in and help. Prior experience working with all levels of healthcare professionals, such as RT's, RN's, Physicians, CNA's, MA's, Administration, patient transport, and more. Knowledgeable in the financial sector of healthcare, and able to convey that information to the patient in a compassionate and understanding way. Able to communicate well with coworkers, and patients, and knowledgeable in 5 languages in order to make this process easier and more comfortable. Reliable and willing to teach and learn.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Charge Licensed Vocational Nurse
Wellnessmart, MD
Los Angeles, CA
04.2024 - Current
- Enhanced patient care by ensuring adherence to nursing policies, procedures, and standards.
- Achieved high-quality patient outcomes by consistently monitoring and evaluating nursing interventions.
- Mentored junior nurses, fostering professional growth and enhancing overall team performance.
- Maintained a safe and hygienic environment by enforcing infection control measures and facility regulations.
- Provided constructive feedback during performance evaluations for LVNs under my supervision, promoting continuous professional growth.
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
Clinic Licensed Vocational Nurse
Wellnessmart, MD
Los Angeles, CA
01.2024 - Current
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Able to help fellow nurses with LVN related tasks like Blood draws, TB tests, Physicals, drug screenings, and more.
- Travel between locations to ensure all locations have at least one nurse to work.
Patient Access Representative
Adventist Health System
09.2018 - Current
- Gathered and input patient information in compliance with hospital and HIPPA standards.
- Corrected insurance information, verified demographics, and registered new patients in a timely and efficient manner.
- Kept calm under pressure, registering new emergency room patients in efficient time to ensure proper care by the nurses and emergency physicians.
- Verifying insurance claims and contacting physicians offices for referral corrections and new authorizations.
- Providing excellent customer service by showing compassion, understanding, and promptly answering all patient questions to the best of my ability and within my scope of practice.
- Made an expert in all fields my position offers such as main admitting, outpatient diagnostics, therapy and wellness, emergency room admitting, client billing, and surgery preop/check in.
Student Nurse
Kindred Hospital Los Angeles
09.2022 - 07.2023
- Trained under multiple fields of healthcare professionals, such as Respiratory therapists, Wound care specialists, Med surg nurses, ICU nurses, and monitor technicians.
- Mastered complicated procedures like sterile wound cleaning, G-Tube feedings/medicating, trachea care, suctioning, and ostomy care.
- Followed rules and completed tasks within the scope of an LVN.
- Witnessed and had the opportunity to participate in delicate procedures such as wound debridement and other sterile procedures such as NG-Tube insertion while staying in the scope of an LVN.
Student Nurse
Southern California Hospital At Culver City
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting any changes to nursing leaders.
- Worked alongside LVN's and RN's to master nursing procedures, going over fundamentals, and proper charting.
- Administered medications under supervision of the professors or registered nurses IM, G-Tube, and oral route.
- Performed regular checks on all assigned patients, always volunteering to assist the CNA's in patient turning and cleaning.
Education
No Degree - Vocational Nursing
Concorde Career College
North Hollywood, CA08.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Global Development
Pacific Union College
Angwin, CA06.2018
Skills
- Knowledgeable in 5 Languages
- Customer service
- HIPAA Compliance
- Patient safety
- Easily teachable, ready to learn in an instant
- Adaptable to change and ready to receive all feedback
- Patient Education and phone etiquette, within the LVN scope of practice
- Work well under pressure, fast paced and ready to help out team members that require the push
- Compassionate and patient centered
- Drawing Blood
- Taking Vital Signs
- Nurse Scheduling
Accomplishments
Graduated Concorde Career College with high enough scores where the school paid for the NCLEX. Graduated Pacific Union College with a BA degree in Global Development. Mentored other workers at Glendale Adventist, and White Memorial on how to perform their jobs in an efficient way. Traveled to 33 countries where I taught, learned, and helped those in need.
Certification
B1 level in French.
B2 level in German
BA in Global development, emphasis in Communications
License in Vocational Nursing.
BLS
Languages
French
Limited Working
Spanish
Professional Working
Portuguese
Limited Working
German
Limited Working
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Charge Licensed Vocational Nurse
Wellnessmart, MD
04.2024 - Current
Clinic Licensed Vocational Nurse
Wellnessmart, MD
01.2024 - Current
Student Nurse
Kindred Hospital Los Angeles
09.2022 - 07.2023
Student Nurse
Southern California Hospital At Culver City
06.2022 - 08.2022
Patient Access Representative
Adventist Health System
09.2018 - Current
No Degree - Vocational Nursing
Concorde Career College
Bachelor of Arts - Global Development
Pacific Union College
B1 level in French.
B2 level in German
BA in Global development, emphasis in Communications
License in Vocational Nursing.
BLS
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