Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Certification
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Ruby Gurrola

Montebello,CA

Summary

Dynamic LVN Charge Nurse with proven expertise at Rio Hondo Subacute and Nursing in medication administration and patient advocacy. Skilled in vital sign monitoring and emergency response, I excelled in enhancing patient care and ensuring compliance with safety regulations, fostering a supportive environment for patients and families during critical times.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

LVN Charge Nurse

Rio Hondo Subacute and Nursing
Montebello, CA
01.2024 - 04.2025
  • Ensured compliance with all safety regulations and policies within the facility.
  • Adhered to infection control standards while handling specimens or performing any clinical duties.
  • Monitored vital signs, recorded observations, and reported changes to physicians or nurses in charge.
  • Administered medications according to physician orders and monitored patient response.
  • Provided emotional support for patients and families during difficult times.
  • Maintained accurate medical records and documentation of patient visits.
  • Assisted with discharge planning for patients upon completion of their treatment plan.
  • Responded promptly to emergency situations such as cardiac arrests or life-threatening events.

CNA

Riviera Healthcare Center
Pico Rivera, CA
09.2020 - 12.2023
  • Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
  • Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
  • Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.

Clinicals Rotation Student Nurse

Stanbridge University
Alhambra, CA
11.2022 - 10.2023
  • Burbank Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center

Leadership: Demonstrated patient advocacy, assisted the charge nurse in care, and promoted positive outcomes via interdepartmental collaboration.

  • Wittier Hospital Medical Center.

pediatric: provided child-centered care, interacted with patients and families, collaborated with interdisciplinary team to prioritize child well-being.

  • Alhambra Hospital Medical Center

Medical Surgical: performed Blood glucose tests, provide tracheostomy care, suctioning, assisted with wound care, obtained vital signs.

  • San Gabriel Valley Medical Center

Medical surgical: obtained and monitored vital signs, changed catheters and tubes, performed wound dressings, administered medications.

  • Santa Anita Convalescent Hospital
  • Montebello Care Center

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Stanbridge University
Alhambra, CA
11-2023

GED -

ABC Adult School
12254 Cuesta Drive Cerritos, CA.
06-2021

Skills

  • Medication administration
  • Vital sign monitoring
  • Infection control
  • Emergency response
  • Patient documentation
  • Patient advocacy

Accomplishments

  • Cum Laude Graduation Honors
  • Deans List Terms 1,2,3,6.

Languages

Spanish
Professional
English
Professional

Certification

  • 01.2024- 12.2025 License Vocational Nurse # 739066 Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians.
  • 03.23.2025- 03.2027 American Heart Association Basic Life Support provider eCard Code 255418894657

Timeline

LVN Charge Nurse

Rio Hondo Subacute and Nursing
01.2024 - 04.2025

Clinicals Rotation Student Nurse

Stanbridge University
11.2022 - 10.2023

CNA

Riviera Healthcare Center
09.2020 - 12.2023

Associate of Science - Nursing

Stanbridge University

GED -

ABC Adult School