Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Work Availability
Software
Accomplishments
Work Preference
Timeline
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Rita Garcia LVN

Fresno,CA

Summary

Healthcare professional skilled in delivering comprehensive patient care, medication management, and accurate documentation. Known for fostering team collaboration and achieving positive patient outcomes. Reliable, adaptable, and committed to providing empathetic patient support ensuring high standards of healthcare across diverse settings.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

LVN

Oakmont Of Fresno Senior Living & Memory Care
05.2024 - Current
  • Administered medications accurately and in a timely manner, ensuring proper treatment for various conditions.
  • Monitored vital signs and assessed 11 patients regularly, swiftly identifying any changes in condition and addressing concerns promptly.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and their families, fostering trust and open communication during difficult times.
  • Examined and treated patients' injuries and pressure wounds to promote healing.
  • Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.

Travel Nurse

Clipboard Health
04.2019 - 10.2023
  • Demonstrated adaptability and resilience in adjusting to diverse work settings while maintaining a high level of professionalism.
  • Improved patient satisfaction by providing high-quality nursing care to diverse populations during travel assignments.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
  • Administered medications as prescribed, closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions.
  • Assessed patient conditions by taking vital signs and evaluating symptoms to determine appropriate treatment.
  • Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.

Home Health LVN

Department of HealthCare Services-EPSDT
07.2013 - Current
  • Promoted continuity of care by maintaining detailed documentation of patients'' health status, interventions, and outcomes.
  • Maintained patient privacy and confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA regulations and organizational policies at all times.
  • Administered medications and injections.
  • Assisted patients in achieving optimal health by developing individualized care plans based on their unique needs.
  • Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.

Education

Vocational Nursing Certificate -

Clovis Adult Education
Clovis, CA
2006

Associate of Science - Medical Assistant Program

SJVC
Fresno, CA
1999

High School Diploma -

Herbert Hoover High
Fresno, CA
1994

Skills

  • Compassionate care
  • Medication administration
  • Clinical documentation
  • Multi-tasking and prioritization
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Attention to detail
  • Cultural competence
  • Diabetes management
  • Medical equipment operation
  • Patient relationship building
  • Outpatient care
  • Empathetic and compassionate

Certification

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
  • Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - CA Board of Nursing.

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Software

Point Click Care

My Unity

Microsoft

Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of 8 staff members.

Work Preference

Work Type

Full TimePart Time

Work Location

On-SiteRemote

Important To Me

Work-life balanceCompany CultureHealthcare benefits401k matchPersonal development programsTeam Building / Company Retreats

Timeline

LVN

Oakmont Of Fresno Senior Living & Memory Care
05.2024 - Current

Travel Nurse

Clipboard Health
04.2019 - 10.2023

Home Health LVN

Department of HealthCare Services-EPSDT
07.2013 - Current

Vocational Nursing Certificate -

Clovis Adult Education

Associate of Science - Medical Assistant Program

SJVC

High School Diploma -

Herbert Hoover High
Rita Garcia LVN