Silvia Gomez
Stockton,CA
Summary
Compassionate and detail-oriented Licensed Vocational Nurse with 3 years experience and over 30 years of hands on experience providing high quality care in fast paced healthcare settings in the medical field. Skilled in procedural, outpatient and in-patient care. Adept in supporting patients and families with empathy and professionalism. Committed to maintaining safety, compliance, and excellent patient outcomes.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
Kaiser Permanente AFM
10.2024 - Current
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Tailored scheduling approaches to accommodate unexpected changes, minimizing negative impacts on MD schedule.
- Streamlined Health Connect by effectively monitoring and addressing client correspondence and data communications while still prioritizing urgent messages and all MA duties.
ED Technician
Kaiser Permanente Hospital Foundation
03.2024 - 10.2024
- Ensured patient safety with strict adherence to infection control protocols and proper use of personal protective equipment.
- Promptly responded to critical situations, assisting in life-saving interventions like CPR administration and defibrillation techniques.
- Demonstrated strong clinical judgment in escalating urgent cases to the appropriate healthcare professional for timely intervention when needed.
- Assisted physicians in performing minor procedures such as suturing wounds, splinting fractures, and applying dressings to ensure optimal healing outcomes.
- Responded quickly and calmly to emergency situations, providing life-saving measures when necessary.
- Assisted with resuscitation, CPR, and emergency airway procedures.
- Measured and fit crutches and canes, instructing patients on proper use of support devices.
- Continuously monitored patients and reported changes to head nurses and physicians.
- Quickly responded to codes and cardiac monitor alarms.
LVN
Golden Acute & Long Term Care Center
05.2023 - 04.2024
- Administered medications accurately and in a timely manner, ensuring proper treatment for various conditions.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patients regularly, swiftly identifying any changes in condition and addressing concerns promptly.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Delivered proficient pain management to patients by assessing pain levels, administering appropriate medications, and evaluating the effectiveness of interventions.
- Deescalated challenging situations involving agitated or confused patients using effective communication techniques and non-pharmacological interventions when appropriate.
Medical Assistant
Kaiser Permanente
10.2008 - 03.2024
- Increased efficiency in endoscopy unit operations by organizing equipment and maintaining sterilization protocols.
- Coordinated scheduling for both routine and emergency GI procedures, optimizing resource utilization within the department.
- Developed strong rapport with patients, easing anxieties surrounding invasive GI procedures.
- Maintained safe working environments by adhering to strict infection control policies and procedures.
- Reduced procedure time for colonoscopies by streamlining pre-operative preparations and patient education.
- Supported physicians during complex procedures, anticipating needs and assisting with critical tasks.
- Maintained high levels of customer satisfaction through diligent scheduling coordination, ensuring all deliverables were met within agreed timeframes.
Education
No Degree - Vocational Nursing
Xavier School of Nursing
Stockton11-2019
No Degree - Medical Assistant II
MTI Business College
Stockton, CA07-1991
GED -
San Joaquin Delta College
Stockton, CA06-1990
Skills
- Patient care
- Medication administration
- Wound care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient intake
- Elderly care
- Charting and documentation
- Immunization administration
- Outpatient care
- Emergency response
- Medication dispensing
- Palliative care
- EKG administration
- Counting narcotics
- Samples collection
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Kaiser Permanente AFM
10.2024 - Current
ED Technician
Kaiser Permanente Hospital Foundation
03.2024 - 10.2024
LVN
Golden Acute & Long Term Care Center
05.2023 - 04.2024
Medical Assistant
Kaiser Permanente
10.2008 - 03.2024
No Degree - Vocational Nursing
Xavier School of Nursing
No Degree - Medical Assistant II
MTI Business College
GED -
San Joaquin Delta College
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