Nancy Alcantara, LVN
Sacramento,CA
Summary
Compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with background in providing quality patient care. Skills include conducting physical examinations, administering medications and injections, monitoring patient progress and educating patients on health management. Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with healthcare teams to improve patient outcomes. Proven track record of remaining calm under pressure while maintaining strong attention to detail. Experienced professional well-versed in performing triage, collecting intake information and caring for wounds. Good communicator with organized nature and strong prioritization and multitasking skills. Sound judgment, caring nature and superior work ethic.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LVN Student Nurse
Western Slope Health Center
Carmichael, CA
07.2024 - Current
- Evaluated patient care procedural changes for effectiveness and made necessary adjustments.
- Performed glucose testing and administered insulin under supervision.
- Assisted in the development of individualized patient plans of care.
- Investigated diagnoses to learn more about mechanism, action, peak and onset of each.
- Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
- Participated in clinical simulations and workshops to enhance nursing skills and knowledge.
Certified Medical Assistant
Sutter Health
Sacramento, CA
11.2007 - Current
- Performed preliminary physical tests to accurately record results in patient history summary.
- Contributed to office operations by triaging patients by severity of medical complaint.
- Positioned patients properly during examination or treatment for comfort and safety.
- Administered injections, immunizations, medications, wound dressings and other treatments according to physician instructions.
- Assisted in minor surgical procedures such as suturing lacerations or removing stitches under the direction of a physician.
- Prepared specimens for laboratory testing and performed routine laboratory tests.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
LVN Student Nurse
American River Center
Carmichael, CA
03.2024 - 06.2025
- Completed clinical work in different units to achieve degree standards and build nursing knowledge.
- Evaluated nursing intervention outcomes by conferring with other healthcare team members.
- Prepared or examined food trays for conformance to prescribed diet.
- Participated in patient discharge planning and education to ensure continuity of care.
Student Nurse
Golden Empire Nursing And Rehab Center
Grass Valley, CA
11.2023 - 02.2024
- Conducted health screenings and assessments under the supervision of a nurse.
- Observed quality and comfort services delivered by nursing staff and expanded patient care abilities.
- Observed and communicated changes in patient's condition to registered nurse on duty.
- Interacted with patients in a professional manner while providing compassionate care.
Education
Associate of Science - Licensed Vocation Nursing
Unitek College
Sacramento04-2025
Associate of Science -
Sacramento City College
Sacramento, CA10-2015
Certificate of Technical Studies - Medical Assisting
Western Career College
Sacramento, CA06-2005
Skills
- Sample collection procedures
- Breathing treatments
- Educating families
- Caring for wounds
- EMR / EHR
- Physical assessment
- Documenting incidents
- Catheter care
- Clinical documentation
- Medication reconciliation
- Medication dispensing
- Vital signs
- Respiratory care
- Direct patient care
- Treatment setup
- Inventory and supply management
Certification
- IV Certification
- Wound Care Certification
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
LVN Student Nurse
Western Slope Health Center
07.2024 - Current
LVN Student Nurse
American River Center
03.2024 - 06.2025
Student Nurse
Golden Empire Nursing And Rehab Center
11.2023 - 02.2024
Certified Medical Assistant
Sutter Health
11.2007 - Current
- IV Certification
- Wound Care Certification
Associate of Science - Licensed Vocation Nursing
Unitek College
Associate of Science -
Sacramento City College
Certificate of Technical Studies - Medical Assisting
Western Career College
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