Valerie Garcia Mercado
Calexico,CA
Summary
Licensed Vocational Nurse with extensive experience in end-of-life care at Uni Care Hospice. Demonstrated success in collaborating with healthcare teams to achieve optimal treatment outcomes. Focused on delivering compassionate, patient-centered care while ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Uni Care Hospice
El Centro, CA
05.2019 - Current
- Designed and implemented patient care plans and comfort measures with healthcare team.
- Educated patients and caregivers on hospice philosophy to enhance understanding.
- Delivered comprehensive, high-quality care in collaboration with registered nurses.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Valley Convalescent Center
El Centro, CA
10.2016 - 08.2020
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
- Managed patient records, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with healthcare regulations.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Imperial County Behavioral Health Services
Brawley, CA
05.2016 - 05.2019
- Developed personalized care plans based on comprehensive assessment findings.
- Maintained precise patient records, documenting treatments and administered medications.
- Ensured compliance with confidentiality laws regarding protected health information.
- Communicated patient status and environmental concerns to physicians and clinical supervisors.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Alegria ADHC
Calexico, CA
05.2015 - 05.2016
- Monitored blood glucose levels and administered insulin as required.
- Tracked vital signs, including blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, and respiration rate.
- Administered prescribed medications under supervision of physician or registered nurse.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to supervising physician or registered nurse.
- Documented patient progress and health interventions accurately.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
California Nurses Education Institute
Rancho Mirage, CA06-2014
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Imperial Valley College
Imperial, CA06-2011
Skills
- Medication administration
- Patient care planning
- Infection control
- Patient record management
- Healthcare team collaboration
- Geriatric care
- Diabetes management
- Care planning
- Pain management
- EKG administration
- Wound care
- Catheter and tracheostomy care
- Mental health support
- Hospice care
- Patient assessment
- Crisis intervention
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Certification
- BLS
- IV and blood draw certification
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Uni Care Hospice
05.2019 - Current
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Valley Convalescent Center
10.2016 - 08.2020
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Imperial County Behavioral Health Services
05.2016 - 05.2019
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Alegria ADHC
05.2015 - 05.2016
Associate of Science - Nursing
California Nurses Education Institute
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Imperial Valley College
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