Sandra Ramirez Escudero
Brea,CA
Summary
[State]-Licensed Vocational Nurse with proven expertise in managing total nursing care and administering prescribed medications and treatments according to approved nursing techniques. Assists in delivery of patient care through nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. Demonstrated competency directing and guiding patient teaching and activities to promote individual treatment programs.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
LVN
New Orange Hills Skilled Nursing Facility
Orange, CA
07.2021 - Current
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising RN.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Prepared patients for surgery, educating patients and family members on surgical procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
LVN Charge Nurse
Country Villa Plaza Psychiatric Unit
Santa Ana, CA
05.2021 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
- Documented medications administered, treatments and patient procedures performed in appropriate records according to privacy requirements.
- Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes and treatment implementations.
- Documented information in patients' electronic medical record, relaying information to clinicians and care providers to facilitate continuity of care.
- Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health and organizational regulations.
- Interacted smoothly with patients and loved ones, updated on care plans and advocated for needs.
- Worked with patients diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, congestive heart failure (CHF), cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), diabetes or sepsis to asses needs and determine best options for care.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Collaborated with various healthcare professionals to determine specific and individualized care plan based on goals and long-term health.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Managed JP drains and chest, nasogastric, G and peg tubes.
- Supervised patient admissions and discharges from hospital to home care, rehabilitative facility or self-care.
- Educated patients and caregivers of various available external resources to support wound management, disease management and medication administration.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking and administration.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Main Place Post Acute
Santa Ana, CA
12.2019 - 05.2021
- 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 teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
Education
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Santa Ana College
Santa Ana, CA12.2022
Skills
- Patient Positioning and Transporting
- Vital Signs Recording
- Physical Stamina
- Wound Dressing
- Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Procedure Explanation
- Team Building
- Staff Supervision
- Work Planning and Coordination
- Medication Administration
- Conditions Reporting
- Conflict Resolution
- Patient Charting
- Epic Systems
- Nursing Intervention Evaluations
- Medical Paperwork Processing
- First Aid and CPR
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Dementia Knowledge and Care
- Critical Thinking
Timeline
LVN
New Orange Hills Skilled Nursing Facility
07.2021 - Current
LVN Charge Nurse
Country Villa Plaza Psychiatric Unit
05.2021 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Main Place Post Acute
12.2019 - 05.2021
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Santa Ana College
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