Melo Gino Ignacio
Temecula,California
Summary
I have been working for the California department of corrections and rehabilitation for 13 in two different institutions, One year in Ironwood State Prison and 12 years in Chukawalla Valley State Prison. I have experience in treating patients and responding to different types of emergency situations. In my current role as an LVN in CVSP, I'm assigned to different yards as the Second watch LVN. My duties is to administer scheduled morming medications to the patients in the yard. After completing that task, I have to prepare the patients charts that the Doctor will see for that day, Including taking Vitals signs, checking the chart for specific lab results, notes from the outside specialty Doctors appointment, administer vaccines when the Doctor orders it that day, Dressing changes after the Doctor conducts a follow up assessment for the patients wounds. I am also working as the First Watch LVN in Outpatient housing unit for admitted patients in the facility. I conduct every 2 hour rounds to check the patients status, administer scheduled medication and respond to emergencies when needed.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
California Department Of Corrections And Rehabilitation
09.2011 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork through active participation in unit meetings, performance improvement initiatives, and collaborative problem-solving efforts.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Contributed to organizational success by participating in accreditation surveys, quality assurance programs, and ongoing staff education activities.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
Education
Licensed Vocational Nursing - Nursing
Palo Verde College
Blythe, CA04.2011
Bachelors In Radiologic Technology - Medical Imaging And Therapy
De La Salle University
Dasmarinas Cavite Philippines05.2006
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA Compliance
- Wound Care
- Clinical Documentation
- Vital signs
- Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Medication Dispensing
- Immunization Administration
- Health Education
- Patient evaluations
- Emergency Response
- Caregiving skills
- Transcribing orders
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
California Department Of Corrections And Rehabilitation
09.2011 - Current
Licensed Vocational Nursing - Nursing
Palo Verde College
Bachelors In Radiologic Technology - Medical Imaging And Therapy
De La Salle University
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