Rebeca Alvarado
Mountain View,CA
Summary
Accomplished Licensed Vocational Nurse leverages critical thinking, analysis and medical knowledge to deliver superior care in high-pressure environments. Collaborates with physicians and multidisciplinary team members, restoring patients' health through nursing and health education processes. Maintains positive attitude in urgent, stressful situations.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Interim Care Manager
Kensington Place
Redwood City , CA
02.2025 - Current
- Participated in team meetings with other staff members to discuss case management issues.
- Facilitated the coordination of medical appointments and transportation for clients when needed.
- Ensured that all documentation is completed accurately according to state regulations.
- Served as a liaison between clients' families and community agencies providing services to them.
- Developed service plans based on assessment findings; monitored effectiveness of plans regularly.
- Provided advocacy for clients to ensure their needs are met through appropriate services.
- Monitored and evaluated the effectiveness of care plans, making adjustments as necessary to meet clients' evolving needs.
- Maintained comprehensive records of client assessments, care plans, and progress notes in compliance with regulatory standards.
Wellness Nurse
Kensington Place
Redwood City , CA
08.2023 - Current
- Assessed patient health conditions and provided appropriate care.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Performed physical examinations in accordance with established protocols.
- Coordinated with physicians to develop treatment plans for chronic illnesses or injuries.
- Scheduled appointments for follow-up visits to monitor patient progress.
- Managed medical records including documenting progress notes and filing documents in the electronic system.
- Administered vaccinations and immunizations according to schedule.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of treatments by assessing patient responses to interventions.
LVN Floor Nurse
Star Nursing
Folsom, CA
03.2023 - Current
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Cared for patients' acute and chronic wounds by changing dressings and applying medicated compounds.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
- Inserted, cared for and removed patients' catheters and monitored fluid output.
- Evaluated patient care procedural changes for effectiveness and made necessary adjustments.
- Directed implementation of improved patient care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives.
- Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
LVN Floor Nurse
Senior Med Care Living
Fresno , CA
08.2021 - 01.2023
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Cared for patients' acute and chronic wounds by changing dressings and applying medicated compounds.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
- Inserted, cared for and removed patients' catheters and monitored fluid output.
- Assisted with patients' nutritional needs by setting up self-feeding assistance or directly feeding individuals with severely limited mobility.
- Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
LVN Floor Nurse
Alamos Care
Clovis, CA
03.2021 - 01.2023
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Cared for patients' acute and chronic wounds by changing dressings and applying medicated compounds.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
- Inserted, cared for and removed patients' catheters and monitored fluid output.
- Assisted with patients' nutritional needs by setting up self-feeding assistance or directly feeding individuals with severely limited mobility.
- Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
LVN Floor Nurse
NorthPointe Health Care Center
Fresno, CA
09.2017 - 12.2022
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Cared for patients' acute and chronic wounds by changing dressings and applying medicated compounds.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
- Inserted, cared for and removed patients' catheters and monitored fluid output.
- Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
Education
LVN - Nursing
Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts
Fresno, CA09.2015
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
International College of Health Sciences
Boynton Beach, FLSome College (No Degree) - Nursing
Fresno City College
Fresno, CASkills
- Patient Education
- Patient Care
- Patient Assessment
- Medication Administration
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Interim Care Manager
Kensington Place
02.2025 - Current
Wellness Nurse
Kensington Place
08.2023 - Current
LVN Floor Nurse
Star Nursing
03.2023 - Current
LVN Floor Nurse
Senior Med Care Living
08.2021 - 01.2023
LVN Floor Nurse
Alamos Care
03.2021 - 01.2023
LVN Floor Nurse
NorthPointe Health Care Center
09.2017 - 12.2022
LVN - Nursing
Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
International College of Health Sciences
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Fresno City College
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