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Monica Sanchez

Buellton,CA

Summary

Proficient and caring nursing team member offering over 15 years of LVN experience. Addresses patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Licensed Practical Nurse

Visting Nurses
02.2021 - Current
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • 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.
  • Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Sansum Clinic
01.2003 - Current
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
  • Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
  • Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
  • 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.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.

Registered Nursing Student

SBCC
08.2022 - 12.2023
  • Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Monitored patient vital signs, reporting any changes to experienced nursing staff.
  • Administered close patient care, checked vital signs, and monitored telemetry.
  • Utilized Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems to record patient data.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.

Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.

Education

Associate of Science - Registered Nursing

Santa Barbara City College
Santa Barbara, CA
12.2023

LVN

Santa Barbara City College
Santa Barbara, CA
05.2008

Skills

  • Health Education
  • Physical Assessment
  • Wound Care
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Patient Intake
  • EMR / EHR
  • Patient Triaging
  • Maintaining Nutrition
  • ADL Assistance
  • Immunization Administration
  • Breathing Treatments
  • Vital Signs
  • Compassionate Care
  • Catheter Care
  • Home Health Care
  • Preventive Care
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Diabetes Management
  • Critical Thinking
  • Infection Control
  • Medication Administration-IV

Timeline

Registered Nursing Student

SBCC
08.2022 - 12.2023

Licensed Practical Nurse

Visting Nurses
02.2021 - Current

Licensed Practical Nurse

Sansum Clinic
01.2003 - Current

Associate of Science - Registered Nursing

Santa Barbara City College

LVN

Santa Barbara City College
Monica Sanchez