Nikki Almendarez
San Diego,CA
Summary
I am a passionate and efficient Licensed Vocational Nurse who can bring dedication and energy to the task of providing comprehensive patient care and creating a comfortable patient environment. Skilled at monitoring and sterilizing medical equipment, coordinating with doctors to provide excellent patient care, and completing patient status assessments. Specialize in coordinating between patients and families to facilitate communication and optimize care.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
Country Hills Post Acute
11.2023 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respiration.
- Promoted excellent oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Report change of condition to my LVN/RN supervisor, or by chain of command.
CCP
UCSD Hospital
06.2023 - Current
- Routine full-set vital signs depending on the acuity of the patient and environment.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
- I have assisted in EKGs, tele-monitors, and bladder scanning.
- I have extensive patient care experience with foley, straight, and suprapubic catheters, rectal tubes, and oxygen devices such as nasal cannulas, non-rebreather, tracheal intubations and mechanical ventilations.
- Transporting patients and assisting in upgrading/downgrading patients due to status change.
- I receive and drop off blood to the blood bank for blood infusions.
- Have had the experience to work in the ICU, PCU, ED, Burn ICU, Med-Surg, and Tele units.
- I have a wide variety of different patient age experience from as young as 10 months old.
CNA
San Diego Post Acute
08.2022 - 10.2023
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
MA
Drs Weight Clinic
02.2022 - 08.2022
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Built strong relationships with patients through effective communication skills that foster trust in the clinic''s commitment to quality care.
- Scheduled appointments, registered patients, and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
- Administered injections subcutaneously and intramuscularly.
Education
Vocational Nursing -
Concorde Career College
San Diego, CA06.2024
No Degree - Phlebotomy
Phlebotomy U
Mission Valley 08.2021
No Degree - CNA
Heart 2 Serve Institute
El Cajon, CA06.2021
No Degree - Medical Assistant
Western Medical Training Center
EL Cajon 06.2021
Skills
EKG Certified
EPIC
POC
PCC
Medication Administration
Wound Care
NG, GT , and JT Tubing
Pediatric Experience
Tracheostomy Care
Timeline
CNA
Country Hills Post Acute
11.2023 - Current
CCP
UCSD Hospital
06.2023 - Current
CNA
San Diego Post Acute
08.2022 - 10.2023
MA
Drs Weight Clinic
02.2022 - 08.2022
Vocational Nursing -
Concorde Career College
No Degree - Phlebotomy
Phlebotomy U
No Degree - CNA
Heart 2 Serve Institute
No Degree - Medical Assistant
Western Medical Training Center
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