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SANDRA AGUDO

SANDRA AGUDO

San Diego,CA

Summary

I'm a well-trained Licensed Vocational Nurse with expert knowledge of patient care requirements. Diligent about helping people of all backgrounds with diverse healthcare needs, including those with special needs and disabilities. Highly motivated with the desire to take on new challenges.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

License Vocational Nurse

RO Health
Chula Vista, CA
09.2023 - Current
  • Provided direct health care services to elementary students involving triage, evaluation, and first aid care for illness and injury.
  • Implemented school policies related to the health and safety of students.
  • Administered and supervised the administration of prescription medication to students, including G tubes and Diabetes management on students.
  • Knowledge of special needs children and school's IEPs.
  • Maintained accurate records of student health information.
  • Collaborated with teachers and other staff members to ensure a safe learning environment for students.
  • Advised parents and guardians about their child's health status at school or home.
  • Responded quickly to emergencies involving student health issues.
  • Reviewed and updated existing protocols for various health-related topics such as allergies or asthma attacks.

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Prime Home Health
San Diego, CA
06.2023 - 09.2023
  • Managed patients' hygiene with comprehensive care for toileting, bathing, and grooming needs at patient's homes.
  • Administered prescribed medications under the direction of a physician or RN.
  • Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, and respiration rate.
  • Assisted with patients' nutritional needs by setting up self-feeding assistance or directly feeding individuals with severely limited mobility like Cerebral Palsy.
  • Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with the supervising healthcare provider.
  • Cared for patients' acute and chronic wounds by changing dressings and applying medicated compounds.
  • Maintained accurate patient records documenting treatments, medications administered, and other pertinent information.

Sterile Processing Technician

Scripps Health
Carmel Valley, CA.
02.2021 - 10.2022
  • Inspected instruments for cleanliness, proper function, and breakage by viewing instruments before assembly.
  • Prepared trays, instrument packs, and surgical sets.
  • Operated steam sterilizers, washer-disinfectors, ultrasonic cleaners, dry heat ovens, and other related equipment. Recorded results of biological and diagnostic tests.
  • Monitored inventory levels of supplies in order to maintain adequate stock at all times.
  • Sorted incompatible sets of instruments, trays, and medical equipment.
  • Conducted regular maintenance on autoclaves to ensure proper functioning and safety standards.
  • Verified that all documents were completed accurately before releasing items from the sterile processing area.
  • Reported defective equipment to appropriate supervisors or staff.

Patient Care Assistant

Scripps Health
San Diego, CA.
10.2019 - 01.2021
  • Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to RN or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
  • Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to the interdisciplinary care team.
  • Responded to bell or light signal calls to assist patients with needs.
  • Prepared admission and discharge processes including completion of necessary paperwork.
  • Assisted with daily activities such as bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, and transferring patients.
  • Prepared rooms for incoming patients by stocking supplies and ensuring equipment is functioning properly.
  • Assisted with ambulation and positioning of patients according to their plan of care.
  • Used hospital-approved devices and techniques to transport and lift patients.
  • Collected specimens such as urine samples for testing purposes according to established protocols.

Education

AHA Basic Life Support -

RCP Advanced Life Support
Chula Vista, CA
06-2023

Sterile Processing Technician -

Scripps Transition Program
Carmel Valley, CA
05.2021

Nurse Assistant -

San Diego Medical College
Chula Vista, CA
09.2019

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

UNIDEP
Mexico
12.2015

Skills

  • Adult Care
  • Pediatric Care
  • Medication Administration
  • Patient Assessment
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Infection Control
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Treatment plan implementation

Languages

Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

Certification

  • California License Vocational Nurse
  • Certified Registered Sterile Processing Technician

Timeline

License Vocational Nurse

RO Health
09.2023 - Current

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Prime Home Health
06.2023 - 09.2023

Sterile Processing Technician

Scripps Health
02.2021 - 10.2022

Patient Care Assistant

Scripps Health
10.2019 - 01.2021

AHA Basic Life Support -

RCP Advanced Life Support

Sterile Processing Technician -

Scripps Transition Program

Nurse Assistant -

San Diego Medical College

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

UNIDEP

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