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SUSAN BALBUENA

Manteca,CA

Summary

License vocational nurse with knowledge in long term care, short term care, subacute care and psychiatric patient. Knowledge in medication administrations and treatments according to approved nursing techniques. Assist in the delivery of patient care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Demonstrate competency directing and guiding patient activities to promote individual treatment program. Experienced CNA in working with various hospital departments both acute and sub-acute settings (e.g.Medical/surgical, Neuro ICU, Trauma ICU, progressive care unit, post- operative, recovery, orthopedic unit, renal, telemetry, oncology, rehabilitation, pediatrics, psychiatric unit, geriatric unit, gastroenterology unit and long-term care unit). Ability to work with various patient medical conditions and behaviors. Ability to operate hospital equipment's (e.g. Blood pressure machine, thermometer, Oxymeter, oxygen tank, breathing treatment, telemetry monitor, bladder scan, EKG machine, life pack monitor used for transport, gurney and others). Knowledge in filing and medical terminology. Experienced in stocking supplies used for patient procedures. Ability to operate office equipment's such as: computer, fax machine, scanner, copier machine and telephone. Ability to work under pressure and work in a fast pace environment. Hard worker and ability to quickly learn new concepts and new skills.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

LVN

Virosa Central Valley Congregate Living
12.2023 - Current
  • Psychiatric Facility
  • 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.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
  • Enhanced patient care by providing compassionate and individualized attention, leading to improved health outcomes.
  • Monitor any changes of mental health issues.

LVN

Nexstaff Agency
03.2022 - 10.2023
  • 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.

LVN

CHCR Correctional
08.2022 - 08.2023

Count narcotic medication, ensure ordered medications are at the patient's Omnicell.

Administered medications accurately and in a timely manner, ensuring proper treatment for various conditions.

Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, do wound treatment,

Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels. Do rounding to ensure inmates safety, report unusual changes to supervisor, and complete other errands.

LVN

Elmhaven Care Center
04.2022 - 12.2022

Administered medications accurately and in a timely manner, ensuring proper treatment for various conditions.

Monitored vital signs and assessed patients regularly, swiftly identifying any changes in condition.

Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.

Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.

Provided high-quality wound care, reducing the risk of infection and promoting timely healing.

Patient Care Technician

Kaiser Permanente
08.2017 - 08.2019
  • On Call

Care of patients according to individual needs. Assist professionals with admission and discharge, check vital signs, assist in ADL's, collect specimen, distribute meal trays, collect intake and output and document, answer call lights, change patient's gown and bedsheets, change of diaper, repositioning and check for redness and skin breakdown, make patient is dry, and ensure safety.

CNA

Veterans Administration Medical Center
04.2016 - 12.2017
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
  • Do digital stimulation and blood sugar check including bladder scan when needed.

Education

License Vocational Nurse -

Institute of Technology
Modesto, CA
08.2021

General Radio communication - Commnuication

Miguel Nicolasora Institute of Technology
Butuan City Philippines
03.1986

Skills

Nursing intervention evaluation

  • Care planning and modifications
  • Medication administration
  • IV and blood draw withdrawal certified
  • Care of post op stable patient
  • Care of Psychiatric patient
  • Attention to patient status changes
  • Knowledge of PCC charting and documentation
  • Infection control and Blood glucose monitoring
  • EKG performance
  • Care of adolescents
  • Care of adults
  • Elderly care
  • Laboratory specimen collection
  • Colostomy care
  • Urinary catheter
  • Clinical documentation
  • Diabetes management
  • Wound care
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Catheter care
  • Patient intake
  • Feeding tube assistance
  • Tracheostomy care
  • Behavioral health support
  • Nursing care planning
  • Bedside manner
  • Medical equipment operation
  • Patient hygiene assistan

Specialtraining

  • IV and blood withdrawal certificate, 03/19/23, 500 E. Calaveras Blvd, Milpitas, CA
  • CPR/BLS, 09/08/22, 09/30/26, Cascade healthcare Services LLC
  • Certified Nurse Assistant, 05/01/96, 07/31/96, Nursing Care Providers, San Bruno, CA

Application - Position

License Vocational Nurse

Timeline

LVN

Virosa Central Valley Congregate Living
12.2023 - Current

LVN

CHCR Correctional
08.2022 - 08.2023

LVN

Elmhaven Care Center
04.2022 - 12.2022

LVN

Nexstaff Agency
03.2022 - 10.2023

Patient Care Technician

Kaiser Permanente
08.2017 - 08.2019

CNA

Veterans Administration Medical Center
04.2016 - 12.2017

License Vocational Nurse -

Institute of Technology

General Radio communication - Commnuication

Miguel Nicolasora Institute of Technology
SUSAN BALBUENA