Angela Avila
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
California State Licensed Vocational Nurse. Care for geriatric patients with exceptional clinical, interpersonal and time management abilities. Diligent about helping people of all backgrounds with diverse healthcare needs. Top skills in communication, medication administration and wound care.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Windsor Terrace Of Westlake Village
Thousand Oaks, CA
02.2017 - Current
- Charge Nurse to Geriatric patients in Rehabilitation and Long term care
- Supervision of Certified Nursing assistance
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors , conditions and communicated concerns to supervising RN , Primary Provider and their responsible party
- Applied interpersonal communication skills to comfort and counsel patients and families throughout care process
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, oxygen saturation level , blood pressure , heart rate , temperature , pain level and blood glucose levels
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care
- Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport
- Monitored and tracked patient vitals in Point Click Care (PCC) to keep team informed
- Administered controlled narcotics
- Helped to organize client's schedule and plan appointments
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers, including Speech Therapist, Physical Therapist /Occupational Therapist , Pain Management Physician , Psychiatrist to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning
- Made valuable contributions to care-plan development and patient education processes backed by thorough research into client diagnoses
Education
Licensed Vocational Nurse - Nursing
Concorde Career College
North Hollywood, CA12.2016
Certification in Phlebotomy Technician -
Los Angeles Vocational Institute
Los Angeles, CA2012
Certification in Electrocardiogram Technician -
California State University - Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA2011
Associate of Science - Nursing
Los Angeles Trade Technical College
Los Angeles, CASkills
- Bilingual in Spanish and English
- Computer
- Teamwork
- Multi-line phone systems
- G-tube feeding and care
- Catheter placement and care
- Wound dressing and care
- Vital signs
- Patient assessments
- Advocacy
- Staff leadership
- Strong clinical judgment
Additional Information
- CPR /BLS CERTIFIED
- HOSPITAL FIRE AND SAFETY CARD
Timeline
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Windsor Terrace Of Westlake Village
02.2017 - Current
Licensed Vocational Nurse - Nursing
Concorde Career College
Certification in Phlebotomy Technician -
Los Angeles Vocational Institute
Certification in Electrocardiogram Technician -
California State University - Los Angeles
Associate of Science - Nursing
Los Angeles Trade Technical College