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PONCHITTA CLAIBORNE

Summary

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
  • Intravenous Therapy & Blood Withdrawal Certification

Timeline

Pre-Op / GI Licensed Vocational Nurse

Inland Valley Surgery Center
01.2009 - 04.2018

GI / Pre-Op and Post-Op Licensed Vocational Nurse

Corona Regional Medical Center
10.2005 - 01.2009

Licensed Vocational Nurse - Clinical Trials

California Clinical Trials
12.2002 - 12.2011

Licensed Vocational Nurse - Home Health

Attentive Home Health Care
01.2001 - 08.2002

Vocational Nursing (ASN) -

Long Beach City College

Licensed Vocational Nurse/ Short Stay Surgery Unit

Veterans Administration Hospital
05 2024 - Current

LVN Urology Nurse

Veterans Administration Hospital
08 2023 - 05 2024

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Catalina Research Institute
01 2025 - Current

Pre-Op / PACU Licensed Vocational Nurse

Casa Colina Surgery Center
04 2018 - 08 2023