Sandra Rolon Garcia
Pasadena,CA
Summary
CA-Licensed Vocational Nurse with proven expertise in managing total nursing care 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. Communication, prioritization and multitasking abilities with sound judgment and compassionate nature. Background in Long Term Care, Home Health, Public Health and School environments.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Vocational Nurse Vaccinator COVID19
Curative
San Dimas, CA
01.2021 - 10.2022
- Administered vaccinations via intramuscular injection and completed proper documentation.
- Completed screening questions with patients following CDC guidelines.
- Documented patient care accurately and concisely in myturn.gov.
- Managed situations in compliance with legal requirements and with minimal risk to patient and institution.
- Prevented illness by education public on healthy practices to stop disease.
Licensed Vocational Nurse School Setting
Protocol Agency Inc
Burbank , CA
10.2021 - 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 Registered Nurse.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Charge Licensed Vocational Nurse
Rose Garden Healthcare Center
Pasadena, CA
05.2014 - 01.2021
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
Licensed Vocational Nurse Hospice
Vitas Hospice
Covina, CA
05.2018 - 11.2020
- Developed and implemented individualized care plan for each hospice patient while following physician instructions.
- Recognized and understood specific stages of dying process, providing comfort-based care during vulnerable times.
- Established and maintained successful relationships with patients, families and physicians by utilizing exemplary communication and active listening skills.
- Taught family members and caregivers various ways to manage patients' pain, how to check for vital signs and proper methods for dressing changes.
- Offered listening ear to both patients and loved ones to meet emotional and mental, as well as physical needs.
- Provided high level of quality, compassionate care to patients and caregivers during each nursing shift.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Eisenhower Healthcare Center
Pasadena, CA
07.2010 - 06.2013
- 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.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment
Education
Vocational Nurse -
Premiere Career College
Baldwin Park, CA05.2013
High School Diploma -
Rose City High School
Pasadena, CA05.2010
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Patient Health Information Access
- Nursing Staff Supervision
- Wound Dressing
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Preventive Healthcare
- Team Leadership
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Care Planning and Modifications
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Nursing Care Coordination
- Patient Examination
- Accurate Documentation
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Licensed Vocational Nurse School Setting
Protocol Agency Inc
10.2021 - Current
Licensed Vocational Nurse Vaccinator COVID19
Curative
01.2021 - 10.2022
Licensed Vocational Nurse Hospice
Vitas Hospice
05.2018 - 11.2020
Charge Licensed Vocational Nurse
Rose Garden Healthcare Center
05.2014 - 01.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
Eisenhower Healthcare Center
07.2010 - 06.2013
Vocational Nurse -
Premiere Career College
High School Diploma -
Rose City High School
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