Rizzy Ann Mae Vasallo
Azusa,CA
Summary
Patient-oriented skilled nurse with a decade plus worth of experience within various settings working independently and/or collaborating with a diverse group of interdisciplinary healthcare professionals. Knowledgeable in patient and family education and teaching to provide impeccable and patient care and support. Driven and passionate team player with a positive attitude.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Skilled Nurse
Prestigious Hospice And Palliative Care
12.2022 - Current
- Implemented evidence-based practice guidelines within the nursing scope to improve overall quality of care provided to patients.
- Actively participated in collaborating with the interdisciplinary team of professionals to ensure appropriate patient and family care
- Served as a key liaison between patients, families, and medical teams to facilitate open lines of communication – ensuring all parties were well-informed about care plans and progress updates.
- Developed constructive relationships with patients'' family members to provide emotional support during challenging transitions and crises
- Maintained accurate and timely documentation of patient conditions, assessments, interventions, and outcomes for enhanced continuity of care.
Skilled LVN - Registry
Devoted Healthcare Staffing
09.2018 - Current
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patients regularly, swiftly identifying any changes in condition and addressing concerns promptly.
- Administered medications accurately and in a timely manner and provided correct documentation
- Demonstrated strong clinical judgment by assessing symptoms quickly and prioritizing appropriate interventions accordingly.
- Educated patients and their families on disease process, medication administration, and symptom management in a compassionate and caring manner
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to update on patient status and changes in condition to ensure appropriate interventions
Clinic LVN - Gynecology Oncology
Methodist Hospital Of Southern California
03.2020 - 04.2021
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Aided physicians in conducting thorough physical examinations, providing essential support during clinical procedures
- Demonstrated adaptability and resilience during periods of high patient volume, effectively managing multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining a focus on delivering quality care to each individual served.
Skilled LVN - Field Nurse
Sebastian Hospice And Palliative Care
05.2012 - 08.2018
- Obtained and monitored vital signs and assessed patients regularly, swiftly identifying any changes in condition and addressing concerns promptly
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Educated patients and their families on disease management, medication administration, and at-home care techniques, empowering them to take control of their health and reduce severity of symptoms
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare professionals to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
Education
Vocational - Nursing
East Los Angeles Occupational Center
Los Angeles, CA08.2010
Skills
- Compassion and Empathy
- Patient and family advocacy
- Critical Thinking
- Attention to Detail
- Patient Care Assessment
- Wound Care
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Home care
Timeline
Skilled Nurse
Prestigious Hospice And Palliative Care
12.2022 - Current
Clinic LVN - Gynecology Oncology
Methodist Hospital Of Southern California
03.2020 - 04.2021
Skilled LVN - Registry
Devoted Healthcare Staffing
09.2018 - Current
Skilled LVN - Field Nurse
Sebastian Hospice And Palliative Care
05.2012 - 08.2018
Vocational - Nursing
East Los Angeles Occupational Center
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