Melissa Vidaurri
Fresno,CA
Summary
Accomplished Licensed Vocational Nurse leverages critical thinking, analysis and medical knowledge to deliver superior care in high-pressure environments. Collaborates with physicians and multidisciplinary team members, restoring patients' health through nursing and health education processes. Maintains positive attitude in urgent, stressful situations. Skilled Licensed Vocational Nurse implements nursing care, following physician orders in conformance with recognized nursing techniques, standards and administrative policies. Superb technical knowledge and high-level communications skills standardizing nursing practice towards quality care optimization. Prioritizes clinical and operational tasks in fast-paced emergent settings.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Willow Creek Healthcare Center
Clovis, CA
01.2024 - Current
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate and respiration rate.
- Maintained accurate patient records documenting treatments, medications administered and other pertinent information.
- Observed changes in patient conditions and reported any unusual findings to supervising physician
- Administered prescribed medications under the direction of a physician
- Assisted with patient transfer activities utilizing appropriate equipment and safety measures.
- Evaluated patient responses to treatments; documented assessments in medical record system.
- Implemented infection control measures per facility policy.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Inserted, cared for and removed patients' catheters and monitored fluid output.
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to patients.
Medical Assistant
Ccare Counseling
Fresno, CA
06.2020 - 01.2024
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Provided assistance to medical staff in performing minor surgical procedures.
- Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription and data entry into electronic health record system.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner.
- Ordered medical supplies, maintained inventory logs and restocked exam rooms when needed.
- Assisted with pre-operative preparation of patients including providing instruction about post-operative care plans.
- Collected samples from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Ensured that all instruments used during exams were cleaned properly after each use according to established protocols.
- Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
- Cleaned and maintained medical equipment following procedures and standards.
- Incorporated outside records into charts and EHR.
Lead Medical Assistant
Saint Agnes Medical Foundation
Fresno, CA
06.2015 - 06.2020
- Managed front office operations, including scheduling patient appointments and managing patient records.
- Supervised and trained medical staff on proper procedures for patient intake, examinations and treatments.
- Provided assistance to physicians with clinical tasks such as measuring vital signs and administering medications.
- Ensured that all medical supplies were adequately stocked in the examination rooms.
- Assisted in organizing laboratory tests, X-rays and other diagnostic procedures.
- Reviewed patients' medical histories prior to their visits to ensure accuracy of information provided by the physician.
- Maintained accurate records of test results, diagnoses and treatments given to each patient.
- Adhered strictly to HIPAA regulations when handling confidential patient information.
- Assisted physicians in performing minor surgeries or procedures when needed.
- Guided patients to room, recorded vital signs, discussed patient medical history and entered information for physician or other clinical staff to review.
- Prepared daily charts by creating and updating electronic health records system data prior to patient visits.
- Assisted patients with registration, new patient paperwork and check-out process.
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
- Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
- Communicated with pharmacies for prescription refills on behalf of supervising physician.
Education
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Institute of Technology
Clovis, CA08-2023
Skills
- Treatment plan implementation
- Screening and triaging
- Treatment outcome monitoring
- Postoperative care
- Diabetes management
- HIPAA Compliance
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Geriatric Care
- Patient Assessment
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Willow Creek Healthcare Center
01.2024 - Current
Medical Assistant
Ccare Counseling
06.2020 - 01.2024
Lead Medical Assistant
Saint Agnes Medical Foundation
06.2015 - 06.2020
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Institute of Technology
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