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Work History
Education
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Stephanie Garado, LVN

Benicia,CA

Summary

Licensed Vocational Nurse with experience 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. Exceptionally skilled multitasker with great work ethic, first-rate teamwork, problem-solving and organizational skills. Dedicated and reliable team player able to contribute with a resourceful approach. Willing to meet and take on any task to ensure continued success for the company.

Work History

Treatment Nurse

Orinda Care Center
Orinda, CA
06.2024 - Current
  • Managed inventory of wound care supplies, guaranteeing availability of necessary materials for effective treatments.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge on emerging wound care techniques, ensuring high-quality patient care.
  • Reduced infection rates through diligent monitoring and proper treatment of patients'' wounds.
  • Provided emotional support to patients coping with chronic or complex wounds that required long-term treatment plans.
  • Contributed to positive clinical outcomes by following evidence-based guidelines for various types of wounds such as pressure ulcers, surgical wounds, and diabetic ulcers.
  • Administered prescribed medications as part of wound treatment regimens, promoting proper healing.
  • Improved patient outcomes by providing timely and accurate wound care treatments.
  • Educated patients and their families on wound care management, promoting a faster healing process.

LVN Charge Nurse

Orinda Care Center
Orinda, CA
04.2024 - Current
  • Administered medication (G-tube, oral, topical, ocular, otic, and injections) and monitored response.
  • Provided close patient care and checked vital signs.
  • Built rapport with patients and members of patients' support systems.
  • Assisted with ADLs.
  • Monitor patients for changes in condition and report to MD.
  • Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
  • Coordinate patient transfers to other facilities.
  • Hospice care.
  • Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
  • Increased patient satisfaction scores by actively listening to patients'' needs, providing compassionate care, and addressing concerns promptly.
  • Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.

Education

Licensed Vocational Nurse -

Blake Austin College
Vacaville, CA
01.2024

Skills

  • Wound Care
  • Patient assessment
  • Admission/discharge
  • Medication Administration
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Immunization Administration
  • Foley catheter insertion
  • ADL Assistance
  • Palliative Care
  • Hospice care
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Effective communication
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Critical Thinking
  • Prioritizing and Planning
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Compassionate Care

Certifications and Licensures

  • Licensed Vocational Nurse, California
  • BLS, American Heart Association

Timeline

Treatment Nurse

Orinda Care Center
06.2024 - Current

LVN Charge Nurse

Orinda Care Center
04.2024 - Current

Licensed Vocational Nurse -

Blake Austin College
Stephanie Garado, LVN