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Victalicia Rodriguez

Philadelphia,PA

Summary


License Practical Nurse

A nurse who recognizes that being a great health care professional requires a dedication to

clinical excellence, a willingness to work hard and a capacity for endurance under difficult

circumstances but, who also knows that respect and compassion for those we care for is just

as important.

Fully credentialed LPN with experience providing compassionate care in Nursing home and home health care with High acuity patients.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Pediatric Trach/Vent Nurse

365 Home Health Services
05.2021 - Current
  • 8 or 12 hour shift work providing care to medically fragile ventilator dependent clients.
  • Maintain airway patency by giving appropriate Tracheostomy Care
  • Maintain Ventilator settings according to Doctors orders
  • Responded accordingly to high/ low pressure alarms
  • Conducted full respiratory assessment daily
  • Changed vent circuits on ventilator weekly.
  • Checked back-up equipment daily to ensure clients safety in an event of an emergency.
  • Medication administration
  • Suctioned tracheostomy
  • Documented care according to agency policy.
  • Activities of Daily Living
  • Supported Nutrition by administering g-tube feedings/changed g-tube monthly
  • Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments.

Nurse

Pediatric Specialty Care
11.2019 - 10.2021
  • Followed 485 care plans
  • Cared for high acuity and low acuity patients with ratio of 4-6 patient per shift
  • Created an efficient shift handover process which improved continuity of care between nursing shifts.
  • Provided training for families to transition to home
  • Provided emotional support to patients'' family members during critical incidents, strengthening overall trust in the healthcare team.
  • 8 or 12 hour shift work providing care to medically fragile ventilator dependent clients.
  • Maintain airway patency by giving appropriate Tracheostomy Care
  • Maintain Ventilator settings according to Doctors orders
  • Responded accordingly to high/ low pressure alarms
  • Conducted full respiratory assessment daily
  • Changed vent circuits on ventilator weekly.
  • Checked back-up equipment daily to ensure clients safety in an event of an emergency.
  • Medication administration
  • Suctioned tracheostomy
  • Documented care according to agency policy.
  • Activities of Daily Living
  • Supported Nutrition by administering g-tube feedings/changed g-tube monthly
  • Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments.


Companion Caregiver

Care Sense Home Health
03.2018 - 09.2018
  • Developed trusting relationships with clients through active listening skills and empathetic communication techniques.
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities, improving their quality of life.
  • Prepared nutritious meals for clients, supporting their overall health and dietary needs.
  • Collaborated with healthcare professionals to ensure optimal care for clients, maintaining effective communication channels.

Intake Coordinator

Hands From The Heart Home Healthcare Services
10.2017 - 05.2018
  • Conducted initial assessments of patient needs and eligibility for various programs or services offered by the organization.
  • Provided excellent customer service to patients, family members, and healthcare providers during the intake process.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction with timely and accurate information during the intake process.
  • Trained new staff members on intake procedures, contributing to a well-prepared team.

Staffing Coordinator

Care Sense Home Health Care
08.2016 - 10.2017
  • Pre-screened resumes prior to sending to corporate hiring managers for consideration.
  • Verified payroll, vacation and sick time hours to support accounting processes.
  • Developed strong relationships with clients, leading to repeat business and long-term partnerships.
  • Conducted reference checks and screening of potential candidates to support onboarding process.
  • Completed human resource operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees.

Cell Phone Sales Associate

Metro PCS
01.2011 - 09.2017
  • Resolved customer complaints quickly and professionally, turning negative situations into opportunities for relationship building and future sales.
  • Conducted informative product demonstrations to highlight key features and benefits of various cell phone models.
  • Achieved sales targets consistently by identifying customer needs and matching them with appropriate products.
  • Provided exceptional services and pleasant shopping experiences to retail customers.

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing

Prism Career Institute
Philadelphia, PA
11.2019

High School Diploma -

Fairhill Community High School
Philadelphia, Pa
01.2009

Skills

  • Medical Devices/equipment Experience:
  • Ventilators: Trilogy; LTV 1150, Astro
  • Suction machine, In-line suction, straight catch, nasal and oral suction
  • Feeding Tubes: Peg tube; Mickey button; G-J tube
  • Feeding Pumps: Kangaroo pump, infinty pump, gravity
  • Coughlator
  • The Vest Airway Clearance System
  • Tracheostomy types
  • Bivona
  • BIVONA FLEX
  • cuffed and uncuffed,
  • Patient population worked with:
  • Pediatric 3 months-21years old
  • Geriatric
  • Developmentally Disable adults
  • Those with degenerative diseases: Muscular Dystrophy, ALS
  • Those with brain injury

Certification


LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse, PA

cert#: PN311596

BasicLife Support (BLS) Certification 2019 to present

Timeline

Pediatric Trach/Vent Nurse

365 Home Health Services
05.2021 - Current

Nurse

Pediatric Specialty Care
11.2019 - 10.2021

Companion Caregiver

Care Sense Home Health
03.2018 - 09.2018

Intake Coordinator

Hands From The Heart Home Healthcare Services
10.2017 - 05.2018

Staffing Coordinator

Care Sense Home Health Care
08.2016 - 10.2017

Cell Phone Sales Associate

Metro PCS
01.2011 - 09.2017

Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing

Prism Career Institute

High School Diploma -

Fairhill Community High School

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