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Patricia Olivas-Cervantes

Summary

20+ years nursing experience in Pediatrics, Family medicine, Message Center and Urgent Care. Patient-focused driven while working in a busy Medical office working with a diverse population. Dedicated nursing professional with experience and passion for delivering quality healthcare and achieving company goals. Excellent communication, prioritization and multitasking abilities with sound judgment and compassionate nature.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead Licensed Vocational Nurse

PIH Health
Whittier , CA
08.2015 - Current
  • Maintained payroll: Calculated, collected and entered payroll data. Transferred data from payroll spreadsheets into system with 100% accuracy.
  • Set schedules for 75+ staff by planning and designating shifts and hours.
  • Surpassed team goals by partnering with colleagues to implement best practices and protocols. Created forward-thinking initiatives to improve employee engagement.
  • Maintained daily reports and advised executive leaders in decision-making processes. Implementing standards during Covid-19 Pandemic.
  • Oversaw team of nurses and medical assistants. Responded to employee questions and requests for information in timely and knowledgeable fashion.
  • Obtained patient vital signs, dressed wounds, and assisted with procedures. Administered medications, inserted IVs, and performed catheterization and splinting.
  • Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
  • Reviewed resumes, interviewed applicants to evaluate work history and qualifications.
  • Oriented newly hired employees by providing company information, facilitating onboarding processes scheduling.
  • Collaborated with upper management to implement continuous opening of new urgent care locations.

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Kaiser Permanente
BELLFLOWER, CA
04.2002 - 04.2015
  • Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics, and test results in electronic medical records.
  • Carried out back-office duties utilizing data entry skills, Message center: Managed over 200 patient calls per day, and established nurse visit dept. guidelines.
  • Assisted with wound Care, Ear Lavage, and catheterization
  • Assisted with children with behavioral and learning disabilities
  • Created first Chapter of KP Latino Association/Southern California.

Pediatric Medical Assistant

Pioneer Medical Group
BELLFLOWER, CA
09.2000 - 04.2002
  • Prepared for HIPPA and JCAHO reviews. Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones, and filing.
  • Assisted with routine checks, Vitals, and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens. EKGs, Injections, and dressing changes.
  • Updated inventory, expiration, and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.
  • Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.

Education

Associate of Arts - Social And Behavioral Sciences

East Los Angeles College
Monterey Park, CA
12.2021

Associate of Arts - Arts And Humanities

East Los Angeles College
Monterey Park, CA
12.2021

Associate of Arts - Natural Sciences

East Los Angeles College
Monterey Park, CA
12.2021

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts

East Los Angeles College
Monterey Park, CA
06.2009

Nursing School -

Los Angeles Job Corps
Los Angeles, CA
06.2004

Skills

  • Team Building
  • Coaching and Mentoring
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Epic Systems/ EHR/ Kronos/ KITS/Excel/ Power Point
  • Bi-lingual in English and Spanish
  • Staff Supervision
  • Feedback Acceptance
  • Time Management
  • Adaptable and Flexible
  • Responsible and Dependable
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Strong Clinical Judgment
  • Attention to Detail
  • HIPAA Compliance

Accomplishments

Award of Excellence 2021 for Legendary Leadership

Certification

  • Licensed Vocational Nursing 2004 - Current
  • IV and Blood draw Certified
  • Basic Life Support
  • Certificate: Data Entry/Clerk/Database (Microsoft Access)
  • Certificate: Typist/Basic Skills


Timeline

Lead Licensed Vocational Nurse

PIH Health
08.2015 - Current

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Kaiser Permanente
04.2002 - 04.2015

Pediatric Medical Assistant

Pioneer Medical Group
09.2000 - 04.2002

Associate of Arts - Social And Behavioral Sciences

East Los Angeles College

Associate of Arts - Arts And Humanities

East Los Angeles College

Associate of Arts - Natural Sciences

East Los Angeles College

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts

East Los Angeles College

Nursing School -

Los Angeles Job Corps

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