Natalie Chavez
Bakersfield,CA
Summary
Dedicated LVN with extensive experience at Arvin Post Acute, recognized for enhancing patient satisfaction through compassionate care and effective wound management. Proven ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, administer medications accurately, and conduct thorough assessments, ensuring optimal patient outcomes. Committed to mentoring new hires and fostering a supportive healthcare environment.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LVN/Treatment Nurse
Arvin Post Acute
Arvin, CA
10.2022 - Current
- Mentored new LVN hires through the orientation process, sharing expertise to support their integration into the team successfully.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Educated patients and their families on wound care management, promoting a faster healing process.
- Conducted regular assessments of patients'' wounds to evaluate progress and adjust treatments accordingly.
- Maintained patient confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA regulations when discussing wound care treatments and related matters with other healthcare professionals.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by providing compassionate, personalized nursing care during treatments.
Desk Nurse
Height Street Skilled Nursing Facility
Bakersfield, CA
06.2024 - 01.2025
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimized patient treatment plans and outcomes.
- Provided emotional support to patients'' family members during critical incidents, strengthening overall trust in the healthcare team.
- Responsibility of completing all Wound IDT meetings along with Weight IDT meetings which included weekly and monthly weights.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
LVN
Orchards Post-Acute
Bakersfield, CA
06.2022 - 10.2022
- Demonstrated strong clinical judgment by assessing symptoms quickly and prioritizing appropriate interventions accordingly.
- Administered medications accurately and in a timely manner, ensuring proper treatment for various conditions.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patients regularly, swiftly identifying any changes in condition and addressing concerns promptly.
Education
Certificate - Vocational Nursing
Santa Barbara Business College
Bakersfield, CA05.2015
Skills
- Compassionate care
- Medication administration
- Wound care (Advantage Certified Wound Nurse)
- Vital signs monitoring
Certification
Certified Wound Care Nurse
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Desk Nurse
Height Street Skilled Nursing Facility
06.2024 - 01.2025
LVN/Treatment Nurse
Arvin Post Acute
10.2022 - Current
LVN
Orchards Post-Acute
06.2022 - 10.2022
Certificate - Vocational Nursing
Santa Barbara Business College