Ruby Vega
Paramount,CA
Summary
Licensed Vocational nurse with advanced clinical skills, including IV certification, wound care, tracheostomy management, catheterization, and focused assessments. Known for strong clinical judgment, rapid recognition of patient changes, and the ability to support and lead care teams in fast‑paced environments. Highly proficient in PointClickCare documentation, medication administration, patient/family education, and compressive understanding of medical procedures . Brings exceptional patient-centered care and empathy consistently building trust and improving outcomes through compassionate, evidence‑based practice.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LVN Charge Nurse
Meadow Creek Post Acute
Paramount, CA
05.2025 - Current
- Performed daily medication administration accurately and timely.
- Supporting RNs in developing care plans and transcribing provider orders correctly.
- Admitted new residents, including completion of initial monitoring, baseline vitals, care planning, and documentation.
- Utilizing PointClickCare (PCC) for accurate and timely electronic charting of medications, vital signs, assessments, and progress notes.
- Perform focused assessments and report changes in resident conditions to the RN supervisors and physician to ensure early intervention and continuity of care.
- Provided direct care for post-acute and long-term care residents, including urinary catheterization, wound care, insulin administration, and tube feedings.
- Delegation and CNA supervision
- Acting as a point of contact for patients and families
Education
Associate of Science - Vocational Nursing
Stanbridge University
Irvine, CA03-2025
High School Diploma -
Paramount High School
Paramount, CA06-2021
Skills
- Medication Administration (Oral, IM, SQ, IV)
- Documentation Accuracy
- Wound Care and Dressing Changes
- Urinary Catheterization
- Admissions & Discharges
- Delegation
- Electronic Charting (PCC – PointClickCare)
- Patient Assessments & Vitals Monitoring
- Tracheostomy & G-Tube Care
- Diabetes Management (including Insulin Administration)
- Care Plan Implementation
- Post-Acute & Long-Term Care Experience
- Patient & Family Education
- Emergency Response & Code Readiness
- Strong Verbal & Written Communication Skills
- Infection control protocols
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
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Certification
- Licensed Vocational Nurse, BVNPT #750635
- CPR/BLS Certified
- IV Therapy & Blood Withdrawal Certified
- Wound Care Certified
- Tracheostomy Training
- Leadership
- Arterial Blood Gas Interpretation
- Mechanical Ventilation
- Fire Card
- MAB Certified
- HIPAA
Timeline
LVN Charge Nurse
Meadow Creek Post Acute
05.2025 - Current
Associate of Science - Vocational Nursing
Stanbridge University
High School Diploma -
Paramount High School