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Ruby Catani

Bell Gardens,CA

Summary

Dedicated Licensed Vocational Nurse with extensive experience at PIH Health Hospital - Whittier, excelling in patient care management, medication administration, and interdisciplinary communication. Demonstrated ability to enhance patient comfort and safety, achieving significant improvements in patient outcomes. Skilled in infection control and empathetic patient interactions, consistently prioritizing patient needs and healthcare goals.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Licensed Vocational Nurse

PIH Health Hospital - Whittier
12.2023 - Current
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
  • Prevented medication errors by meticulously reviewing physician orders and administering medications as prescribed.
  • Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • Facilitated effective communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care during transitions between facilities or levels of care.
  • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.

Certified Nurse Assistant

PIH Health Hospital - Whittier
03.2014 - 11.2023
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene.
  • Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake and output to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Long Beach City College
Long Beach, CA
06.2023

Associate of Arts - General Studies

Rio Hondo College
Whittier, CA
06.2009

Skills

  • Infection Control Procedures
  • Recording Vital Signs
  • Interdisciplinary Communication
  • Inpatient Care
  • Electronic Recordkeeping
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Geriatric care
  • Wound care
  • Pain management
  • Medication administration
  • Rehabilitation techniques

Certification

IV/Blood draw certification

BLS

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Licensed Vocational Nurse

PIH Health Hospital - Whittier
12.2023 - Current

Certified Nurse Assistant

PIH Health Hospital - Whittier
03.2014 - 11.2023

Associate of Science - Nursing

Long Beach City College

Associate of Arts - General Studies

Rio Hondo College

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