Roxan Sierra
Porterville,CA
Summary
Patient-oriented nursing professional with 10 years of hands-on experience in delivering quality direct and indirect patient care to individuals in acute, subacute, and geriatric settings. Skillfully completes tasks and fosters relationships with patients, caregivers and coworkers to drive patient care goals and advance nursing philosophies.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LVN
Sierra View Medical Center
Porterville, CA
04.2017 - Current
- Provided direct patient care by taking vital signs, administering medications and treatments, and providing wound care.
- Monitored patient progress, reported changes to physician and provided education to families regarding medical conditions.
- Maintained accurate medical records for each patient utilizing electronic health record systems.
- Collaborated with other healthcare providers including physicians, nurses and specialists in order to coordinate optimal patient care plans.
- Ensured compliance with all state laws governing nursing practice standards.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
LVN Charge Nurse
Porterville Convalescent Hospital
Porterville, CA
07.2014 - 03.2017
- Provided direct patient care, including administering medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Coordinated with other members of the healthcare team to ensure proper implementation of treatment plans for patients.
- Assisted in training new staff members on nursing procedures and protocols.
- Ensured compliance with all safety regulations and policies within the facility.
- Maintained accurate medical records and documentation of patient visits.
- Monitored vital signs, recorded observations, and reported changes to physicians or nurses in charge.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Delivered emotional, psychological and spiritual support to patients and families to promote compassionate environment.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
San Joaquin Valley College
Visalia, CA02-2014
Associate of Science - Social Science
Porterville College
Porterville08-2008
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassionate Care
- Tracheostomy Care
- Diabetes management
- Catheter Care
- Clinical Documentation
- Emergency Response
- Family Communication
- Physical Assessment
- Wound Care
- Breathing Treatments
- Immunization Administration
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Patient evaluations
- Direct Patient Care
- Medication Administration
- Care Planning
- California Licensed Vocational Nurse
- ADL Assistance
Certification
- California Vocational Nurse License
- BLS Certified
- IV Certification
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Limited
Timeline
LVN
Sierra View Medical Center
04.2017 - Current
LVN Charge Nurse
Porterville Convalescent Hospital
07.2014 - 03.2017
Associate of Science - Nursing
San Joaquin Valley College
Associate of Science - Social Science
Porterville College
- California Vocational Nurse License
- BLS Certified
- IV Certification
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