Michael Magcalas
Banning,CA
Summary
CA-Licensed Vocational Nurse with proven expertise in managing total nursing care and administering prescribed medications and treatments according to approved nursing techniques. Assists in delivery of patient care through nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. Demonstrated competency directing and guiding patient teaching and activities to promote individual treatment programs. Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds. Proficient and caring nursing team member offering over 9 years of patient-facing experience. Addresses patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds. Passionate Nurse with demonstrated experience in hospital settings. Proven ability to build strong relationships with patients and families while providing compassionate care. Offers strong task prioritization and organizational skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LVN Intake/Case Manager
Aviva Hospice Inc
06.2024 - Current
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Promoted a positive work environment among nursing staff through collaboration, open communication, and support.
- Managed time efficiently during busy shifts by multitasking effectively without compromising quality of care.
- Demonstrated strong clinical judgment by assessing symptoms quickly and prioritizing appropriate interventions accordingly.
- Streamlined documentation processes by maintaining accurate medical records through electronic charting systems.
- Coordinated with healthcare providers to schedule diagnostic tests for patients, expediting care plans as necessary.
- Educated patients and their families on disease management, medication administration, and at-home care techniques, empowering them to take control of their health.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Facilitated efficient patient admissions, transfers, and discharges while maintaining clear communication with all parties involved.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans tailored to patients'' needs.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times, fostering trust and rapport with those under my care.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
- Served as a liaison between clients and service providers, facilitating communication and fostering strong partnerships in support of client goals.
LVN
Charter Healthcare
10.2019 - 12.2023
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising LVN.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- 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.
- Provided high-quality wound care, reducing the risk of infection and promoting timely healing.
- Managed time efficiently during busy shifts by multitasking effectively without compromising quality of care.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Streamlined documentation processes by maintaining accurate medical records through electronic charting systems.
- Enhanced patient care by providing compassionate and individualized attention, leading to improved health outcomes.
- Maintained thorough knowledge of emergency procedures, effectively responding to urgent situations when required.
- Performed IV therapy treatments safely and accurately, administering fluids and medications as ordered by physicians.
- Coordinated with healthcare providers to schedule diagnostic tests for patients, expediting care plans as necessary.
- Educated patients and their families on disease management, medication administration, and at-home care techniques, empowering them to take control of their health.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans tailored to patients'' needs.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times, fostering trust and rapport with those under my care.
- Contributed to infection control measures by adhering to strict hygiene protocols and educating staff on best practices.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
LVN
Cherry Valley Healthcare
06.2010 - 04.2020
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising [Job title].
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Performed functional assessments for admission and discharge.
- 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.
- Managed time efficiently during busy shifts by multitasking effectively without compromising quality of care.
- Mentored new LVN hires through the orientation process, sharing expertise to support their integration into the team successfully.
- Demonstrated strong clinical judgment by assessing symptoms quickly and prioritizing appropriate interventions accordingly.
- Facilitated efficient patient admissions, transfers, and discharges while maintaining clear communication with all parties involved.
- Contributed to infection control measures by adhering to strict hygiene protocols and educating staff on best practices.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
Education
LVN - Nursing
North-West College - Riverside
Riverside, CA09.2014
Skills
- Indirect Patient Care
- Collecting Vitals
- EMR Systems
- Writing Reports
- Pneumonia Vaccinations
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Patient Medical Histories
- Patient Data Management Systems
- Patient Data Gathering
- Case Management
- Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
- Chronic Disease Management
- Pressure Wound Treatment
- Wound Care
- Patient Health Information Access
- Tracheostomy Care
- Medical Records Management
- Transcribing Orders
- ADLs Assistance
- Intramuscular Injections
- Reading Comprehension
- Intravenous Therapy and Blood Withdrawal Certification
- Workflow Coordination
- Patient Management
- Medication Dispensing
- Sanitation and Sterilization
- HIPAA Protocols
- Educating Families
- Aseptic Techniques
- Medical Office Administration
- Biomedical Hazard Disposal
- Screening and Triaging
- Care Plan Development
- Care Planning
- Behavioral Assessment
- Patient Assessments
- Nursing Process
- Documenting Intake
- Infection Control
- Patient and Family Communication
- Immunization Administration
- Vital Sign Monitoring
- Charting and Recording
- Tuberculosis Testing
- HIPAA Guideline Adherence
- Documenting Incidents
- Management Team Support
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Work Planning and Coordination
- Wound Dressing and Suturing
- Documenting Vital Signs
- IV Insertion
- Procedure Explanation
- Sterilize Equipment
- Care Planning and Modifications
- Call Answering and Assistance
- Patient and Caregiver Education
- Update Electronic Charts
- Documentation
- Compassionate Care
- Diabetes management
- Clinical Documentation
- Catheter Care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Elderly Care
- Feeding Tube Assistance
- Healthcare Software Proficiency
- Behavioral health support
- Direct Patient Care
- Medication Administration
- Patient Care
- HIPAA Compliance
- Breathing Treatments
- ADL Assistance
- Health Education
- Vital signs
- Documentation accuracy
- Patient relationship building
- Outpatient Care
- Emergency Response
- Patient triaging
- Clinical judgment
- Family Communication
- Patient Intake
- Documenting intake
- Transcribing orders
- Patient evaluations
- Geriatric Care
- Physical Assessment
- Home Health Care
- Preventive Care
- Pulse oximetry tracking
- EMR / EHR
- Palliative Care
- Writing reports
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Attention to Detail
- Patient Education
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Patient support
- Critical Thinking
- Patient Observation
- Patient Charting
Certification
Certification in IV insertion and blood withdrawal
BLS CPR
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
LVN Intake/Case Manager
Aviva Hospice Inc
06.2024 - Current
LVN
Charter Healthcare
10.2019 - 12.2023
LVN
Cherry Valley Healthcare
06.2010 - 04.2020
LVN - Nursing
North-West College - Riverside
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