Melanie Antonia Rodriguez
Van Nuys,CA
Summary
Dedicated, compassionate, and detail-oriented Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) with comprehensive clinical training across acute care, long-term care, and pediatric environments. Skilled in patient assessment, medication administration, vital sign monitoring, and accurate documentation. Proven ability to prioritize patient needs, maintain clinical standards, and advocate for high-quality care in fast-paced healthcare settings.
Overview
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years of professional experience
Work History
Produce Clerk
Ralphs Grocery Kroger
03.2013 - Current
- Ensured freshness and quality of produce through diligent inspection and rotation practices.
- Trained new staff on best practices for produce handling and customer service.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain efficient stock levels and minimize waste.
- Operated various equipment for handling, packaging, and displaying produce items.
- Maintained safe, neat, and clean working environment and closely monitored for wet floors or other hazards.
- Ensured compliance with food safety regulations by adhering to proper handling, storage, and temperature guidelines for all produce items.
Vocational Nursing Student (Clinical Rotations)
National Career College
02.2025 - 05.2026
- Medication Safety & Administration: Prepared and administered oral, subcutaneous, intramuscular, and topical medications, ensuring adherence to Rights of Medication Administration to promote patient safety.
- Patient Assessment & Direct Care: Conducted comprehensive head-to-toe physical assessments and monitored vital signs, effectively communicating critical changes to supervising RNs and physicians to facilitate timely interventions.
- Clinical Procedures: Executed sterile wound dressing changes, blood glucose monitoring, catheter care, tracheostomy care, and assisted with activities of daily living (ADLs).
- Documentation & Interdisciplinary Care: Documented precise clinical observations, care plans, and daily updates in healthcare recording systems while maintaining strict HIPAA compliance.
- Patient & Family Education: Provided education to patients and families on discharge instructions, medication compliance, disease management, and preventive health practices to enhance understanding and promote health outcomes.
- Summarized clinical rotation experiences:
- Specialty / Rotation | Clinical Facility Name | Location
- Medical-Surgical / Acute Care | Mission Hospital | Mission Hills / Panorama City Area, CA
- Long-Term Care / Sub-Acute | The Gardens at Northridge | Northridge, CA
- Pediatric Care | Van Nuys Civic Child Development Center | Van Nuys, CA
Education
Vocational Nursing Diploma -
National Career College
Panorama City, CA05-2026
Skills
- Clinical Skills: Patient Assessment, Medication Administration, Dosage Calculations, Sterile Technique, Wound Care, Vital Signs Monitoring
- Patient Care: Direct Patient Care, Patient & Family Education, Compassionate Advocacy, Bedside Manner
- Professional Strengths: Clinical Priority Setting, Critical Thinking, Interdisciplinary Teamwork, Electronic Health Records (EHR) Documentation, Infection Control Protocols
- Strong work ethic
Certification
Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) – Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians, State of California | License #VN763087, Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers – American Heart Association | Expiration: 03/2027
Clinical Rotation Summary
- Specialty / Rotation | Clinical Facility Name | Location
- Medical-Surgical / Acute Care | Mission Hospital | Mission Hills / Panorama City Area, CA
- Long-Term Care / Sub-Acute | The Gardens at Northridge | Northridge, CA
- Pediatric Care | Van Nuys Civic Child Development Center | Van Nuys, CA
Personal Information
Title: LVN
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Vocational Nursing Student (Clinical Rotations)
National Career College
02.2025 - 05.2026
Produce Clerk
Ralphs Grocery Kroger
03.2013 - Current
Vocational Nursing Diploma -
National Career College