Michael Dennis Porto
Foothill Ranch,CA
Summary
Compassionate Licensed Vocational Nurse with 20+ years of experience in outpatient and inpatient care. Expertise in EPIC charting, medication administration, vital signs monitoring, and clinical documentation. Proven ability to coordinate care, educate patients, and implement infection control measures while supporting interdisciplinary teams. Committed to delivering high-quality, safe patient care and enhancing outcomes through attentive monitoring and clear documentation.
Overview
1
1
Certification
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
Mission Viejo, California
04.2012 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses in accordance with Kaiser Permanente protocols to ensure safety and efficacy.
- Provided direct patient care in Kaiser Permanente outpatient and inpatient settings.
- Collaborated with physicians, RNs, and interdisciplinary Kaiser Permanente teams to streamline patient care coordination.
- Worked with physicians, RNs, and interdisciplinary Kaiser Permanente teams to coordinate care.
- Recorded assessments and treatments in electronic health records.
- Provided patient education on medications, wound care, and follow-up instructions to enhance understanding and compliance.
- Collected vital signs and prepared patients for examinations and procedures.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
DaVita
Whittier, California
11.2000 - 09.2019
- Provided direct patient care with Davita ESRD outpatients
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses according to Davita protocols.
- Documented assessments and treatments in electronic health records.
- Coordinated care with physicians, RNs, and interdisciplinary Davita teams.
- Educated patients on medications, wound care, and follow-up instructions.
- Collected vital signs and prepared patients for examinations and procedures.
- Followed infection control, safety, and clinical policies across Davita departments.
- Communicated patient concerns and care updates to Davita care teams.
- Observed changes in patient conditions and reported any unusual findings to the supervising physician or registered nurse.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate and respiration rate.
- Implemented infection control measures per facility policy.
- Coordinated care among healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive patient management.
- Maintained accurate patient records documenting treatments, medications administered and other pertinent information.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Utilized medical instruments safely and effectively while providing direct care to patients.
- Provided comprehensive hygiene care for patients, including assistance with bathing, toileting, and grooming. with comprehensive care for toileting, bathing and grooming needs.
- Assisted with patient transfer activities using appropriate equipment and safety measures.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues, and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with the supervising healthcare provider.
- Assisted with the administration of injections and IV fluids for patients.
- Performed basic medical procedures such as catheterization and phlebotomy according to established protocols.
- Led implementation of patient care methods and documentation procedures, enhancing quality standards.
- Provided emotional support to family members, fostering a compassionate care environment.
- Performed laboratory tests such as urinalysis, glucose testing and hemoglobin and hematocrit levels.
- Worked with registered nurses to deliver comprehensive, high-quality care to patients.
- Collected specimens for laboratory analysis; prepared specimens for transport to the lab.
- Participated in continuing education programs to maintain licensure requirements.
- Provided wound care, including dressing changes and administering intravenous medications.
- Evaluated patient care procedural changes for effectiveness and made necessary adjustments.
- Inserted, cared for and removed patients' catheters and monitored fluid output.
- Administered medications and injections following Kaiser Permanente medication safety procedures.
- Assisted providers with examinations, procedures, and wound care at Kaiser Permanente.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Fresenius Dialysis Center
Bellflower, California
08.2004 - 04.2012
- Provided licensed vocational nursing care Fresenius clinics under physician direction to ESRD patients.
- Recorded vital signs and patient assessments in Fresenius electronic health records.
- Coordinated care with Fresenius nurses, physicians, and support staff.
- Monitored patient conditions and reported changes to the care team.
- Observed changes in patient conditions and report any unusual findings to the supervising physician or the registered nurse.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate and respiration rate.
- Implemented infection control measures per facility policy.
- Coordinated care provided by other healthcare professionals involved in the patient's care plan.
- Maintained accurate patient records documenting treatments, medications administered and other pertinent information.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Utilized medical instruments safely and effectively while providing direct care to patients.
- Responded to patient care requests by assessing needs and providing appropriate interventions., collected vitals and managed catheters.
- Assisted with patient transfer activities using appropriate equipment and safety measures.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues, and provided assistance within facility parameters.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with the supervising healthcare provider.
- Directed implementation of improved patient care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Kept EHR updated with patients' vital statistics, tracking metrics and observations about behaviors or responses.
- Worked with registered nurses to deliver comprehensive, high-quality care to patients.
- Performed laboratory tests such as urinalysis, glucose testing and hemoglobin and hematocrit levels.
- Collected specimens for laboratory analysis; prepared specimens for transport to the lab.
- Participated in continuing education programs to maintain licensure requirements.
- Evaluated patient responses to treatments; documented assessments in a medical record system.
- Developed individualized plans of care based upon assessment findings.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in the patient’s condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Monitored patient's respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Santo Tomas
Manila, Philippines03-1996
High School Diploma -
Ateneo De Manila University
Quezon City, Philippines03-1992
Skills
- Medication administration
- Wound care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient assessment
- Clinical documentation
- EPIC charting
- Infection control
- Catheter care
- Specimen collection
- Care coordination
- Patient education
- Direct patient care
- Patient management
- Care plan development
- Geriatric management
- Diabetes management
- Mental health assistance
- Screening triage
- Outcome monitoring
- Documentation reporting
- Medication dispensing
- Transcribing orders
- EKG administration
- Workflow coordination
- Team communication
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Critical thinking
- Conflict resolution
- HIPAA compliance
- Pediatric care
- Accurate documentation
- Vital signs
- Verbal communication
- Conflict resolution
- Patient assessments
- Transcribing orders
- EKG administration
Certification
- LVN California VN#179818 with IV Certification and Phlebotomy
Timeline
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
04.2012 - Current
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Fresenius Dialysis Center
08.2004 - 04.2012
Licensed Vocational Nurse
DaVita
11.2000 - 09.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Santo Tomas
High School Diploma -
Ateneo De Manila University