Natalie Cortez
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
I am a seasoned and determined LVN. I am compassionate and offer a strong background in caring for patients. I am ready to learn as I continue through this my journey. I am a kind and approachable worker with dedication to the quality of work and performance.
Accomplished Licensed Vocational Nurse leverages critical thinking, analysis and medical knowledge to deliver superior care in high-pressure environments. Collaborates with physicians and multidisciplinary team members, restoring patients' health through nursing and health education processes. Maintains positive attitude in urgent, stressful situations.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Staff Development
Grand Park Convalescent Hospital
Los Angeles, California
10.2024 - Current
- Developed and implemented staff training programs to ensure employee competency in job duties.
- Conducted performance reviews for employees and provided feedback on areas of improvement.
- Led team building activities to foster collaboration and communication among staff members.
- Provided guidance, mentorship, and support to all staff members.
- Established professional development goals for each department and monitored progress towards completion.
- Created comprehensive reports detailing the effectiveness of staff development initiatives.
- Planned, organized, and facilitated seminars, workshops, conferences, webinars related to staff development topics.
- Maintained records of all past trainings conducted along with evaluation results from participants.
- Planned and led training programs on staff development to enhance employee knowledge, engagement, satisfaction and performance.
- Oversaw training courses and promotional paths for professionals and leaders.
LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE
California Post Acute Care
Lynwood, CA
06.2023 - 09.2024
- Medication administration/injections, Charge nurse, Patient care, Delegate nursing duties, Document nurse performance, Managing/supervising nurses/CNAs, Monitoring and ordering medication, Speaking to pharmacies, Discipline nursing staff when necessary, Mentoring student nurses, Monitoring patient care quality, Ensuring medical equipment is functioning properly, Flushing/starting g-tubes and checking placement, Documenting change of conditions/ care plans/ nursing notes, Communicating with MD
- Assisted physicians in examining and treating patients.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate and respiration rate.
- Performed laboratory tests such as urinalysis, glucose testing and hemoglobin and hematocrit levels.
- Observed changes in patient conditions and reported any unusual findings to supervising physician or registered nurse.
LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE
Costa Del Sol Healthcare
Los Angeles, CA
11.2022 - 06.2023
- Medication administration/injections, Charge nurse, Patient care, Delegate nursing duties, Document nurse performance, Managing/supervising CNAs, Monitoring and ordering medication, Monitoring patient care quality, Nursing notes
MEDICAL ASSISTANT
Cedar Sinai Medical Center
Los Angeles, CA
06.2020 - 02.2021
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment, Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies, Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations, Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight, Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing, Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments, Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills, Scheduled appointments, registered patients and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed, Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens, Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted
MEDICAL ASSISTANT
Orthopedic Institute for Children
Los Angeles, CA
11.2016 - 06.2020
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment, Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies, Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations, Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight, Assisted surgeons in scheduling surgeries, Worked closely with cerebral palsy and tumor surgeons, Taught patients about medications, procedures and care plan instructions, Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician, Scheduled appointments, registered patients and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed, Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills, Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments, Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing, Patient Condition Monitoring, Patient Advocacy, Infection Control Procedures
Education
High School Diploma -
South East High School
South Gate, CA06.2012
No Degree: Vocational Nursing -
American Career College
Los Angeles, CASkills
- Direct Patient Care
- Team Leadership
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Emotional Support
- Charting and Documentation
- Taking and Recording Vital Signs
- Maintaining Information Confidentiality
- Medication Administration
- Pediatric Nursing
- Wound Management
- Patient Feeding
- IV and Nasogastric Tube Insertion
- Training delivery
- Payroll support
- Hiring processes
- Training classes
- Hiring procedures
- Recordkeeping skills
Certification
- Licensed (Vocational Nurse)
- DSD Certified (Director of Staff Development)
- Certified (Medical Assistant)
- Certified (Intravenous Therapy/Blood Withdrawal for Licensed Vocational Nurses)
- Basic Life Support (CPR and AED)
- Fire Safety
Languages
Spanish
Timeline
Director of Staff Development
Grand Park Convalescent Hospital
10.2024 - Current
LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE
California Post Acute Care
06.2023 - 09.2024
LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE
Costa Del Sol Healthcare
11.2022 - 06.2023
MEDICAL ASSISTANT
Cedar Sinai Medical Center
06.2020 - 02.2021
MEDICAL ASSISTANT
Orthopedic Institute for Children
11.2016 - 06.2020
High School Diploma -
South East High School
No Degree: Vocational Nursing -
American Career College