Simona Alexandru
Oroville,CA
Summary
Accomplished Licensed Vocational Nurse leverages critical thinking, analysis and medical knowledge to deliver superior care in high-pressure environments. Collaborates with physicians and multidisciplinary team members, restoring patients' health through nursing and health education processes. Maintains positive attitude in urgent, stressful situations.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Dedicated to always providing the finest personalized health care from prevention to treatment to wellness. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
Oroville Hospital
03.2005 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily activities, ensuring comfort and dignity during care.
- Monitored vital signs, reporting changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized care plans for each patient.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance skills and knowledge of caregiving practices.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Implemented fall prevention measures by identifying high-risk patients and maintaining clutter-free environments around bedsides.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Facilitated smooth patient transitions from hospital settings to home or long-term care facilities, ensuring continuity of care throughout the process.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
LVN
Post Acute Marysville
12.2024 - 03.2025
- Assisted with patient care and comfort by monitoring vital signs and reporting changes.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to ensure adherence to care plans and protocols.
- Administered medications and performed routine treatments under supervision.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health record systems.
- Engaged in continuous learning opportunities to improve clinical skills and knowledge.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Prevented medication errors by meticulously reviewing physician orders and administering medications as prescribed.
- Advocated for patients'' needs effectively, working closely with healthcare providers to develop and implement appropriate care plans.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Safeguarded patient confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA regulations and maintaining secure medical records.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
NA
Always Home Care Agency
10.2002 - 01.2004
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing Education
Butte College
Oroville, CA05-2023
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Basic life support
- Medication administration
- Clinical documentation
- Critical thinking
- Active listening
- Team collaboration
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Patient advocacy
- Patient-focused care
- Patient assessment
- Diabetes management
- Treatment plan implementation
- Treatment outcome monitoring
- Intravenous therapy and blood withdrawal certification
- Breathing treatments
- Medication dispensing
- Writing reports
- Charting and recording
Languages
Romanian
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
LVN
Post Acute Marysville
12.2024 - 03.2025
CNA
Oroville Hospital
03.2005 - Current
NA
Always Home Care Agency
10.2002 - 01.2004
Associate of Science - Nursing Education
Butte College
Reference
Alissa Luca R.N. coworker (530) 903 7117
Archie R.N. coworker (916) 627 9901
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