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Rachelle Untal
Pittsburg,CA
Summary
Versatile Licensed Vocational Nurse adept in patient care, education, and compliance with safety standards. Experience in utilization review and management supports a unique perspective on improving healthcare operations. Committed to fostering teamwork and enhancing patient experiences. Recent Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) graduate currently preparing for the NCLEX-RN licensure examination.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Licensed Vocational Nurse
Contra Costa County Health Services
Concord, California
04.2024 - Current
- Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Monitors patient vital signs and reports changes to the medical team.
- Assists in patient education regarding health management and treatment plans.
- Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care effectively.
- Trains new staff on nursing protocols and best practices in patient care.
- Ensures compliance with safety standards and infection control procedures daily.
Licensed Vocational Nurse (Per Diem)
Modevie Hospice
Concord, California
03.2023 - 01.2025
- Provided direct patient care in compliance with hospice protocols.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses consistently.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create care plans.
- Educated patients and families on end-of-life care options.
- Observed changes in patient conditions and reported any unusual findings to supervising physician or registered nurse.
- Provided post-mortem care.
Licensed Vocational Nurse (Contractor)
National Nurse Registry
09.2022 - 10.2023
- Executed precise medication administration and catheter care tasks.
Provided effective wound management to facilitate recovery and minimize risk.
Led unlicensed personnel, ensuring adherence to procedures and best practices.
Maintained comprehensive documentation for patient safety and continuity of care.
Performed detailed physical assessments, contributing to informed clinical decisions.
Undertook various nursing responsibilities as delegated by RN supervisor or DON.
Fostered teamwork through efficient communication and task coordination.
Responded flexibly to evolving assignments, optimizing operational effectiveness.
Clerk - Specialist Level (Behavioral Health - Utilization Review)
Contra Costa County
Concord, California
12.2018 - 10.2023
- Executed advanced clerical assignments including data and service entries for billing reporting and audits to DHCS (triennials).
- Supported training initiatives for new clerical staff on office procedures.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while adhering to tight deadlines.
- Coordinated interdepartmental communications to support workflow efficiency.
Licensed Practical Nurse (PRN)
Shadelands Post - Acute
10.2022 - 11.2022
- Performs medication administration/pass, monitoring of patient status, carrying out doctor's orders, documentation using PCC system, order/refill medications, arranges patient's appointments, supervises unlicensed personnel (CNA's), & performs other duties per my scope of practice as an LVN/LPN.
Customer Service Representative / Bookkeeper
Anchor Distributing Inc.
02.2017 - 11.2018
- -Arranging of client orders (bulk)
- -Receiving & checking of delivered shipments
- -Internal audit of stocks/merchandise in the warehouse
- Completed bank reconciliation to ensure accurate financial records.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
04-2026
- Graduated cum laude
Associate of Science - AS - Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants
07-2022
- Graduated magna cum laude
Master's degree - Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
01-2015
Bachelor's degree - Accounting
03-2001
Skills
- Critical Care Nursing
- Medical-Surgical
- Patient advocacy
- Maternity nursing
- Adult nursing
- Diabetes management
- Preventive care
- Wound care
- Patient education
- Vital signs monitoring
- Specimen collection
- Chronic management
- Palliative care
- Post mortem care
- Vaccine administration
- Nursing process
- Post-operative care
- Home Care
- Documentation
- EMR management
- Coaching
Websites
Certification
- Licensed Vocational Nurse, Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians
- Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS), American Heart Association
- IV Therapy Certification (IVT), ASTUTE NURSES
- Blood Draw, ASTUTE NURSES
Personal Information
Title: LVN
Languages
English
Full Professional
Tagalog
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Staff Licensed Vocational Nurse - Contra Costa County Health Services
04.2024 - Current
Licensed Vocational Nurse (Per Diem) - Modevie Hospice
03.2023 - 01.2025
Licensed Practical Nurse (PRN) - Shadelands Post - Acute
10.2022 - 11.2022
Licensed Vocational Nurse (Contractor) - National Nurse Registry
09.2022 - 10.2023
Clerk - Specialist Level (Behavioral Health - Utilization Review) - Contra Costa County
12.2018 - 10.2023
Customer Service Representative / Bookkeeper - Anchor Distributing Inc.
02.2017 - 11.2018
Nightingale College - Bachelor of Science, Nursing
Unitek College - Associate of Science - AS, Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants
University of Santo Tomas - Master's degree, Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
La Consolacion University Philippines - Bachelor's degree, Accounting