Vanessa Nunez
Santa Paula,CA
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Urgent Care LVN
Kaiser Permanente
10.2022 - Current
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Strengthened patient relationships by offering emotional support and education on treatment options and self-care techniques.
- Mentored new LVN staff members to ensure proper training and integration into the clinic''s workflow, promoting a cohesive team environment.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
Urgent Care LVN
Ventura County –Academic Family Medicine Center
06.2020 - Current
- Ambulatory care in Urgent Care, COVID Screening and testing, Medication Administration, Triage patients, strep test, UA collection, 12 lead EKG's, wound care, phlebotomy, Assist Physician with procedures, suture removal, Oxygen administration, IM administration.
- 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.
LVN
Squlpt
03.2023 - Current
- 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.
- Provided high-quality wound care, reducing the risk of infection and promoting timely healing.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Mentored new LVN hires through the orientation process, sharing expertise to support their integration into the team successfully.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed IV therapy treatments safely and accurately, administering fluids and medications as ordered by physicians.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
Urgent Care LVN
Exer Urgent Care
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Provide exceptional care of patients by performing phlebotomy and IV starts, AEG's, 12 lead EKG's, monitoring patient on cardiac monitors, point of care testing, wound care, inserted Foley catheters, able to multitask in a high acuity, high volume urgent care
- Administration of 02, Triage.
- Mentored new LVN staff members to ensure proper training and integration into the clinic''s workflow, promoting a cohesive team environment.
- Strengthened patient relationships by offering emotional support and education on treatment options and self-care techniques.
- Promoted infection control practices within the clinic setting, leading to a decrease in communicable illnesses among staff and patients alike.
- Participated actively in continuous professional development opportunities offered within the clinic network to stay up-to-date on industry best practices related to LVN responsibilities specifically.
- Demonstrated adaptability and resilience during periods of high patient volume, effectively managing multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining a focus on delivering quality care to each individual served.
Wellpath Ventura County Main Jail
01.2022 - 02.2022
- Medication administration, Triage patients, Review physicians' orders, assist in emergency response situations, Monitor side effects of medication
Casa Pacifica Mental Health
10.2018 - 11.2021
- Provided medical assistance to youth, assess for needs for medical intervention as needed, Distributes and administer medication
- Monitor side effects of medications, note orders, re-order medication and communicate with pharmacy, Maintain monthly productivity requirement for medication administration documenting in electronic record systems, patience, discretion and a high level of professionalism.
Maxim Healthcare Services
06.2019 - 08.2020
- G tube care and provide scheduled feedings and medication, collect, analyze and interpret data from health care members and document actual or potential nursing diagnosis, assess vital signs, assess changes in patient status, assess patient specific needs.
Clinicas Family Practice
06.2018 - 10.2018
- Verification of Immunizations, Triage patients, Administration of immunizations and therapeutic injections, lab testing, keep accurate patient records, assisted with minor surgery, upkeep of narcotic logs, arranging for hospital admissions and laboratory services
- Prescription refills, Wound care, phlebotomy
High Desert Medical Group Urgent Care Lancaster
01.2013 - 01.2018
- 17 bed urgent care with 8 room Fast Track area, provide exceptional care of patients by performing phlebotomy and IV starts, AEG's, 12 lead EKG's, monitoring patient on cardiac monitors, point of care testing, wound care, inserted Foley catheters, able to multitask in a high acuity, high volume urgent care
- Administration of 02, Triage
- Level 2 Spanish.
High Desert Medical Group, Occupational Medicine
01.2008 - 01.2013
- Duties are as follow: Patient triage, Patient care, Assist Provider with minor laceration, injection administration, Worker Compensation experience, Urine drug screen and Breath Alcohol testing, Venipuncture, PFT, Pre- employment physical.
Allied Chiropractic
01.2005 - 01.2006
- Front office administration, answering patient calls, appointment scheduling, assisting patients to room, Physical therapy, Ultrasound therapy, Muscle therapy Traction therapy, Develop X-rays, Assess vital signs
Education
Associate of Arts -
Moorpark College
Moorpark, CA01.2022
University of Antelope Valley
Lancaster, CA01.2008
University of Antelope Valley
Lancaster, CA01.2005
Palmdale High School
Lancaster, CA01.2002
Skills
- Compassionate Care
- Patient Care
- Breathing Treatments
- Medication Dispensing
- Critical Thinking
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Responsible and Dependable
- Patient Management
- Geriatric Care
- Patient triaging
- Outpatient Care
- Medication Administration
- Immunization Administration
- Certified in CPR/AED
Certification
- CPR
- ACLS
- PALS
- IV Certification
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
LVN
Squlpt
03.2023 - Current
Urgent Care LVN
Kaiser Permanente
10.2022 - Current
Urgent Care LVN
Exer Urgent Care
01.2022 - 06.2022
Wellpath Ventura County Main Jail
01.2022 - 02.2022
Urgent Care LVN
Ventura County –Academic Family Medicine Center
06.2020 - Current
Maxim Healthcare Services
06.2019 - 08.2020
Casa Pacifica Mental Health
10.2018 - 11.2021
Clinicas Family Practice
06.2018 - 10.2018
High Desert Medical Group Urgent Care Lancaster
01.2013 - 01.2018
High Desert Medical Group, Occupational Medicine
01.2008 - 01.2013
Allied Chiropractic
01.2005 - 01.2006
Associate of Arts -
Moorpark College
University of Antelope Valley
University of Antelope Valley
Palmdale High School
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