Sharlynne Cruz
Oakland,CA
Summary
Compassionate Licensed Vocational Nurse with experience in delivering patient-focused care and maintaining a safe and efficient healthcare environment. Skilled in monitoring patient conditions, administering medications, and collaborating with healthcare teams to promote patient well-being. Demonstrated ability to improve processes in fast-paced settings, leading to enhanced patient satisfaction and workflow efficiency.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Marin Post Acute
San Rafael, CA
06.2023 - Current
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives in order to improve patient outcomes.
- Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
- Maintained a safe environment for both staff and patients through adherence to safety protocols.
- Observed and carried out physician and nursing orders.
- Assisted with admission and discharge planning for assigned patients.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Tampico Terrace Care Center
Walnut Creek, CA
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Managed time effectively while multitasking in high-pressure situations.
- Responded promptly to patient call lights and requests for assistance.
- Performed basic laboratory tests such as urinalysis, blood glucose testing.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Administered medications in accordance with physicians orders.
Education
Vocational Nursing
Unitek College
Concord, CA08-2022
Skills
- Direct patient care
- Care plan development
- Medication administration
- Clinical judgment
- Patient and family communication
- Infection control
- Reporting and documentation
- Compassionate care
Certification
- AHA BLS certified 06/30/2025
Timeline
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Marin Post Acute
06.2023 - Current
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Tampico Terrace Care Center
01.2023 - 06.2023
Vocational Nursing
Unitek College
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