Licensed Vocational Nurse with 27+ years of diverse clinical experience across medical-surgical, pre-op/post-op, GI, ambulatory surgery, clinical trials, and home health settings. Proven ability to deliver safe, compassionate, and efficient patient care while maintaining strict compliance with clinical standards, infection control, and documentation requirements. Strong team collaborator with expertise in surgical admissions, IV therapy, and patient education.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Vocational Nurse/ Short Stay Surgery Unit
Veterans Administration Hospital
05 2024 - Current
Admit and prepare patients for surgical procedures, ensuring safe and efficient workflow.
Perform comprehensive patient assessments and respond to changes in condition.
Initiate IVs, insert catheters, and assist with diagnostic testing and procedures.
Maintain accurate, timely documentation in compliance with VA and regulatory standards.
Coordinate care with multidisciplinary teams to support smooth patient transitions.
Manage medical supply inventory to ensure readiness and compliance.
Streamlined documentation processes, improving assessment accuracy and efficiency.
Blood Withdrawal
LVN Urology Nurse
Veterans Administration Hospital
08 2023 - 05 2024
• Foley catheter exchanges • Bladder scanning • Assist with Urodynamic tests • Assist with prostate biopsies • Assist with cystoscopy procedures • Assist with vasectomies • Assist with bladder botox botox • Administered (BCG)Bacillus Calmette-Guérin treatments
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Catalina Research Institute
01 2025 - Current
Administered medications to patients.
Obtained patient vital signs and EKG's from inpatients.
Blood withdrawals
Assessed patients
Pre-Op / PACU Licensed Vocational Nurse
Casa Colina Surgery Center
04 2018 - 08 2023
Prepared patients for surgery, including IV insertion and pre-operative assessments.
Monitored post-operative patients and supported safe discharge planning.
Observed and enforced infection control protocols.
Conducted chart audits to ensure documentation accuracy and compliance.
Pomona, CA
Pre-Op / GI Licensed Vocational Nurse
Inland Valley Surgery Center
01.2009 - 04.2018
Delivered patient care within LVN scope for GI and surgical procedures.
Conducted pre-operative phone interviews and patient education.
Assisted physicians and RNs with procedures and infection control measures.
Inserted IV lines and administered medications per physician orders.
Reviewed lab results and communicated abnormal findings promptly.
Maintained patient safety, dignity, and confidentiality at all times.
Pomona, CA
Licensed Vocational Nurse - Clinical Trials
California Clinical Trials
12.2002 - 12.2011
Provided inpatient and outpatient mental health research support.
Administered study medications per research protocols.
Monitored patients for adverse reactions and documented findings.
Collected, analyzed, and reported research data accurately.
Maintained regulatory-compliant documentation.
Glendale, CA
GI / Pre-Op and Post-Op Licensed Vocational Nurse
Corona Regional Medical Center
10.2005 - 01.2009
Assisted physicians with GI procedures.
Initiated IV therapy and administered medications.
Admitted, educated, and discharged patients safely and efficiently.
Corona, CA
Licensed Vocational Nurse - Home Health
Attentive Home Health Care
01.2001 - 08.2002
Delivered comprehensive care to ventilator- and tracheostomy-dependent patients.
Performed suctioning, respiratory treatments, and tracheostomy care.
Administered medications, insulin, tube feedings, and wound care.
Monitored glucose levels and patient condition; reported changes promptly.
Maintained ventilator equipment and ensured a safe home care environment.
Las Vegas, NV
Education
Vocational Nursing (ASN) -
Long Beach City College
Long Beach, CA
Skills
Patient Care
IV Therapy
Pre-Op & Post-Op Care
GI Procedures
Infection Control
Medication Administration
Clinical Documentation
Patient Education
Medical-Surgical Nursing
Team Collaboration
Electronic Medical Records
Certification
Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), California
Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association
Charge Nurse, Registered Nurse: Short Stay Unit (SSU) at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical CenterCharge Nurse, Registered Nurse: Short Stay Unit (SSU) at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center