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Sally Cabrera

Hesperia,CA

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, with competent decision making.

Outgoing student pursuing flexible part-time employment with weekend and evening shift options.

Experienced in fast-paced environments and adaptable to last-minute changes. Thrives under pressure and consistently earns high marks for work quality and speed.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Inland Valley Hospice
Apple Valley, 92307
09.2023 - Current
  • Coordinated care provided by other healthcare professionals involved in patient's care plan.
  • Collected specimens for laboratory analysis; prepared specimens for transport to lab.
  • Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate and respiration rate.
  • Evaluated patient responses to treatments; documented assessments in medical record system.
  • Observed changes in patient conditions and reported any unusual findings to supervising physician or registered nurse.
  • Implemented infection control measures per facility policy.
  • Provided wound care, including dressing changes and administering intravenous medications.
  • Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
  • Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
  • Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
  • Promoted culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting documentation and prevention.
  • Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Kaiser Permanente
Hesperia, CA
03.2022 - Current
  • Performed specimen collection and prepared samples for laboratory analysis.
  • Prepared patient rooms for examination, including stocking supplies and ensuring cleanliness.
  • Adhered to all applicable laws regarding confidentiality of protected health information.
  • Maintained accurate patient records documenting treatments, medications administered and other pertinent information.
  • Performed basic medical procedures such as catheterization, EKGs and phlebotomy according to established protocols.

Licensed Vocational Nurse

St Mary's Home Health
Hesperia, CA
06.2018 - 06.2022
  • Coordinated care provided by other healthcare professionals involved in patient's care plan.
  • Collected specimens for laboratory analysis, prepared specimens for transport to the lab.
  • Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
  • Promoted culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting documentation and prevention.
  • Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
  • Assembled and used catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers.
  • Observed changes in patient conditions and reported any unusual findings to supervising physician or registered nurse.
  • Implemented infection control measures per facility policy.
  • Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
  • Addressed patient needs and collected vitals while also dressing wounds.

LVN

Knolls West Post Acute
Victorville, CA
01.2018 - 10.2018
  • Coordinated care provided by other healthcare professionals involved in patient's care plan.
  • Observed changes in patient conditions and reported any unusual findings to supervising physician or registered nurse.
  • Maintained accurate patient records documenting treatments, medications administered and other pertinent information.
  • Implemented infection control measures per facility policy.
  • Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
  • Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
  • Inserted, cared for and removed patients' catheters and monitored fluid output.
  • Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
  • Assembled and used catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers.

Education

Nursing

Concorde Career College
San Bernardino, CA
06-2007

High School Diploma -

Willow Adult High School
La Puente, CA
09-1997

Skills

  • Patient Care
  • Medication Administration
  • Intravenous Therapy and Blood Withdrawal Certification
  • Compassionate Care
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Treatment plan implementation
  • Patient Assessment

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Inland Valley Hospice
09.2023 - Current

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Kaiser Permanente
03.2022 - Current

Licensed Vocational Nurse

St Mary's Home Health
06.2018 - 06.2022

LVN

Knolls West Post Acute
01.2018 - 10.2018

Nursing

Concorde Career College

High School Diploma -

Willow Adult High School

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