Nathalie Cadena
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
I’m highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Bilingual, Spanish speaking with writing and reading. Always willing to learn. Worked in the subacute unit. Also worked during the COVID pandemic.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Fountain View Subacute and Rehabilitation Center
Los Angeles, CA
09.2023 - Current
- Adhered to facility policies and procedures while providing quality nursing care.
- Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Assessed patient complaints accurately and provided appropriate interventions.
- Maintained a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
- Provided emotional support to patients dealing with illness or injury related issues.
- Communicated effectively with patients, family members, healthcare team members, and other stakeholders regarding patient care plans or concerns.
- Ensured that all clinical documentation is accurate and up-to-date in the electronic medical record system.
- Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical tests results.
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene activities such as bathing, dressing, eating, grooming, and toileting needs.
- Conducted regular rounds to assess the status of assigned patients.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
Home Health LVN
Curing Hands Home Health
2834 N NAOMI ST. SUITE BURBANK, CA 91504
10.2024 - 01.2025
- Promoted continuity of care by maintaining detailed documentation of patients'' health status, interventions, and outcomes.
- Supported patients during difficult transitions to home-based care, providing emotional support and practical guidance.
- Enhanced patient recovery process through effective communication and collaboration with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Assisted patients in managing their daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, grooming, meal preparation, and mobility support.
- Increased patient safety by diligently administering medications, wound care, and other treatments per physician orders.
CNA
Western Convalescent Hospital
Los Angeles, CA
10.2018 - 06.2021
- Assisted in preparing meals according to prescribed diets while monitoring food consumption levels.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Developed plans for coordinating the care of hospitalized patients requiring specialized treatment due to severe symptoms caused by the virus.
- Participated in weekly meetings to discuss progress toward goals related to COVID-19 outbreak control measures.
- Monitored patients' fluid intake and output to detect fluid and electrolyte imbalances.
- Obtained specimens or samples for laboratory work.
CNA
Fountain View Subacute and Rehabilitation Center
Los Angeles, CA
07.2018 - 06.2021
- Assisted in preparing meals according to prescribed diets while monitoring food consumption levels.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
CNA
The Lingenfelter Center For Alzheimer's Care
Kingman , Arizona
05.2013 - 05.2015
- Assisted in preparing meals according to prescribed diets while monitoring food consumption levels.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
Education
College of Nursing And Technology
Reseda, CA12-2018
High School Diploma -
Kingman High School
Kingman, AZ08-2008
Skills
- Patient Intake
- Wound Care
- Physical Assessment
- Samples collection
- Clinical Documentation
- Family Communication
- Preventive Care
- Counting narcotics
- HIPAA Compliance
- Documenting incidents
- Medication Dispensing
- Vital signs monitoring
- Palliative Care
- Breathing Treatments
- Regulatory Requirements
- Empathetic and compassionate
- ADL Assistance
- Vital signs
- Psychotropic medication knowledge
- Staff Supervision
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Compassionate Care
- Diabetes management
- Immunization Administration
- Patient Management
- Patient Care
- Catheter Care
- Subacute unit
- COVID
- Hospice
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Home Health LVN
Curing Hands Home Health
10.2024 - 01.2025
Licensed Practical Nurse
Fountain View Subacute and Rehabilitation Center
09.2023 - Current
CNA
Western Convalescent Hospital
10.2018 - 06.2021
CNA
Fountain View Subacute and Rehabilitation Center
07.2018 - 06.2021
CNA
The Lingenfelter Center For Alzheimer's Care
05.2013 - 05.2015
College of Nursing And Technology
High School Diploma -
Kingman High School