Vanessa Pena-Leon
Tulare,CA
Summary
Dedicated Licensed Vocational Nurse skilled in clinical assessments, patient monitoring, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams. Seeking to contribute to a dynamic healthcare environment, where my skills in patient care, IV therapy, and BLS certifications can help improve patient outcomes in a progressive work environment.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ED LVN
CRMC
11.2021 - Current
- Administer medications and treatments per physician orders, ensuring accurate documentation and timely patient care
- Monitor patient vital signs, assess health status, and identify potential complications, escalating to RN or physician as appropriate
- Perform basic wound care, IV therapy, catheterizations, and other procedures within scope of practice
- Collaborate with RNs and physicians to create and update individualized care plans
- Educate patients and families on health conditions, procedures, and post-discharge care
- Assist with patient admissions, transfers, and discharges in accordance with hospital policies and procedures
- Train new employees on hospital policies and procedures
Infection Prevention Nurse
Rolling Hills Care Center
06.2020 - 11.2021
- Maintained HAI surveillance and reported facility data to CDPH
- Facility wide Covid-19 testing and staff screening
- Resident and staff vaccination administration
- Provided nursing staff with education on updated CDPH protocols
Education
Vocational Nurse - Education in basic knowledge and nursing fundamentals
Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts
07.2018
Skills
- Clinical Skills: IV therapy, wound care, medication administration, patient assessments, vital signs monitoring, catheterization, feeding tube care
- Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams
- Patient Care: Ability to handle a variety of patients, including those with chronic conditions, post-operative care, and acute illness with care and compassion
- Technology: Proficient in using Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems, including [list relevant software if applicable]
- Patient Education: Experience in educating patients on self-care techniques, health promotion, and discharge instructions
Accomplishments
AHA BLS CPR
Cognitive and skilled evaluations in accordance with the curriculum of the American Heart Association Basic Life Support.
IV and Blood Withdrawal Certification
Knowledge in IV & blood withdrawal methods, PICC lines, central lines and IV pumps.
Infection Prevention Certification
Core values of an effective IPC program to reduce the spread of pathogen transmission, healthcare-associated infections and antibiotic resistance.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
License Number
#701298
Certification
- IV and Blood Withdrawal, Knowledge in IV & blood withdrawal methods, PICC lines, central lines and IV pumps.
- AHA BLS CPR, Cognitive and skilled evaluations in accordance with the curriculum of the American Heart Association Basic Life Support.
- Infection Prevention Certification, Core values of an effective IPC program to reduce the spread of pathogen transmission, healthcare-associated infections and antibiotic resistance.
References
Available Upon Request
Timeline
ED LVN
CRMC
11.2021 - Current
Infection Prevention Nurse
Rolling Hills Care Center
06.2020 - 11.2021
Vocational Nurse - Education in basic knowledge and nursing fundamentals
Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts