VALERIE GUTIERREZ
Wasco,CA
Summary
Dedicated professional committed to excellence and teamwork, consistently taking control of responsibilities to drive success in every opportunity. Proven track record of fostering collaboration and maintaining a positive attitude, ensuring every task is approached with enthusiasm and a strong work ethic. Equipped with exceptional problem-solving abilities and communication skills, ready to contribute effectively to team objectives while embracing new challenges.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LVN Emergency Department
Bakersfield Memorial Hospital
08.2022 - Current
- Administer PO/IM/SQ medications
- Start IVs for various procedures and IV fluids.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
Lab Assistant
Bakersfield Memorial Hospital
01.2022 - 08.2022
- Draw blood in all areas of the hospital in proper tubes for analysis
- Prepared specimens for testing and analysis.
LVN Student
SJVC LVN Clinical Rotation (980 Hours)
08.2020 - 09.2021
- Park View Julian
- Bakersfield Rehabilitation Center
- San Joaquin Rehabilitation
- Sierra View Medical Center- Labor and Delivery
- Brookdale Senior Living
- Shaffer Golden Living Center
- Bakersfield Family Medical Center – Urgent Care
Phlebotomist
LabCorp
10.2018 - 07.2020
- Collected blood samples in accordance with laboratory protocols and regulations.
- Performed venipunctures, finger sticks and heel sticks for both adult and pediatric patients.
Phlebotomist
Adventist Health Bakersfield
03.2016 - 07.2018
- Collected blood samples in accordance with laboratory protocols and regulations.
- Performed venipunctures, finger sticks and heel sticks for both adult and pediatric patients.
Education
Registered Nursing Program -
Bakersfield College
Bakersfield, CA12.2025
Associate's in Science - Biology/Human Biology
Bakersfield College
Bakersfield, CA12.2021
Associate's in Arts - Liberal Arts/Science
Bakersfield College
Bakersfield, CA12.2021
LVN Certification -
San Joaquin Valley College
Bakersfield, CA10.2021
Skills
- Decision-making
- Conflict resolution
- Healthcare ethics
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Patient safety monitoring
- Policy and procedure compliance
- Workflow and patient management
- HIPAA protocol adherence
- Infection control
Certification
- Registered Nurse License – 95448655 – Exp 02/2028
- LVN License - IV/Blood withdrawal Certification – 723899 - Exp 02/2026
- American Heart Association/ Basic Life Support – Exp 06/2027
- Advanced Burn Life Support Certification – Exp 10/2029
Languages
Spanish
Timeline
LVN Emergency Department
Bakersfield Memorial Hospital
08.2022 - Current
Lab Assistant
Bakersfield Memorial Hospital
01.2022 - 08.2022
LVN Student
SJVC LVN Clinical Rotation (980 Hours)
08.2020 - 09.2021
Phlebotomist
LabCorp
10.2018 - 07.2020
Phlebotomist
Adventist Health Bakersfield
03.2016 - 07.2018
Registered Nursing Program -
Bakersfield College
Associate's in Science - Biology/Human Biology
Bakersfield College
Associate's in Arts - Liberal Arts/Science
Bakersfield College
LVN Certification -
San Joaquin Valley College