Monica Esters
San Jacinto,CA
Summary
Licensed vocational nurse and COD graduate student with several years of hands-on experience in delivering quality direct and indirect patient care to individuals in settings. Skillfully completes tasks and fosters relationships with patients, caregivers and coworkers to drive patient care goals and advance nursing philosophies.
Overview
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
LVN
Eisenhower Health Primary Care
2023.02 - Current
- Managed care for 15+ patients per shift, including triage, medication administration, and follow up care.
- Reduced patient wait times through improved triage.
- Administered medications following physician orders and safety protocols.
- Supported patients with daily living activities, enhancing their quality of life.
- Ensured cleanliness and safety of medical equipment and workspaces daily.
- Observed changes in patient conditions and reported any unusual findings to supervising physician or registered nurse.
LVN
Sharp Health Care Women's Health
2020.12 - 2023.01
- Provided comprehensive nursing care in a women's health setting, including OB/GYN assessments, vital signs and patient intake.
- Assisted with gynecology exams and procedures.
- Administered medications safely while monitoring side effects.
- Educated patient about reproductive health, prenatal care and preventive screening.
- Administered medications following physician orders and safety protocols.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team.
- Assisted in patient education on treatment plans and health management.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care effectively.
- Documented patient interactions and care provided in electronic health records.
- Conducted routine assessments to evaluate patient needs and comfort levels.
LVN
Riverside University Health General Surgery
2019.05 - 2020.12
- Provided prep and post op follow up nursing care for patients undergoing general surgery procedures.
- Collaborated with a general surgeons, RN's and interdisciplinary team to coordinate care and optimize recovery.
- Maintained accurate and timely documentation in EMR electronic medical record.
- Administered medications following physician orders and safety protocols.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team.
- Assisted in patient education on treatment plans and health management.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care effectively.
- Documented patient interactions and care provided in electronic health records.
- Conducted routine assessments to evaluate patient needs and comfort levels.
Clinical Experience
Eisenhower Medical Center
- Completed clinical rotations on 3 south, 4 south medical unit (telemetry/progressive care unit).
- Performed comprehensive head to toe assessments, vital sign monitoring, and patient reassessments.
- Administered Oral, IM and IV medications under RN supervision.
- Monitored Cardiac rhythms under RN supervision.
- Assisted with wound care, dressing changes and infection prevention practices.
- Provided patient education on treatment plans and follow up care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to ensure safe, coordinated, patient centered care.
Education
ADN -
College of the Desert
LVN -
Beaumont Adult School
IV CERTIFICATION -
Skills
- PATIENT ASSESSMENT
- MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION
- CARE COORDINATION
- PATIENT EDUCATION
- INFECTION CONTROL
- THERAPEUTIC
- COMMUNICATION
Certification
BLS, American Heart Association
Timeline
LVN
Eisenhower Health Primary Care
2023.02 - Current
LVN
Sharp Health Care Women's Health
2020.12 - 2023.01
LVN
Riverside University Health General Surgery
2019.05 - 2020.12
Clinical Experience
Eisenhower Medical Center
ADN -
College of the Desert
LVN -
Beaumont Adult School