Victoria Rita Lapaz
North Hollywood,CA
Summary
Experienced nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Quality Assurance Nurse
Palazzo Post Acute
2021.01 - Current
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Reduced patient safety incidents by providing comprehensive training on best practices in infection control and prevention.
- Improved patient care quality by conducting thorough audits of nursing practices and documentation.
- Monitored patient complaints and grievances, using data-driven insights to develop targeted interventions for improving service delivery.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Bolstered patient safety through consistent implementation of fall prevention measures such as Falling Star Program, hourly rounding, and mobility assistance.
- Participated in development and implementation of quality improvement initiatives to raise healthcare standards.
- Championed infection control practices within the unit by strictly adhering to guidelines and educating staff on proper procedures.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork and collaboration among nursing staff by encouraging the sharing of best practices, learning from one another''s experiences, and supporting each other in challenging situations.
- Reduced medication errors by closely supervising LVNs during medication administration and ensuring adherence to protocols.
- Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans that addressed patients'' physical, emotional, and psychological needs.
- Promoted continuity of care by maintaining comprehensive medical records and updating physicians on significant changes in patients'' conditions.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting facility operations and patient care.
- Conducted root cause analyses to identify factors contributing to adverse events, enabling timely corrective action and reducing future risks.
- Developed and implemented internal audits to ensure consistent adherence to established policies, procedures, and guidelines throughout the nursing department.
LVN Charge Nurse
Royal Palms Post Acute
2020.02 - 2021.01
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Established cordial relationships with medical personnel and staff to promote teamwork and maintain positive attitude.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts through efficient handoff reports that highlighted critical information for incoming nurses.
- Cultivated strong working relationships with physicians by maintaining open communication, providing timely updates on patients'' status, and actively participating in care coordination efforts.
- Utilized PointClickCare to document nursing assessments, treatments, medications and discharge instructions.
- Streamlined workflow processes by efficiently managing time-sensitive tasks such as wound dressings, vital sign monitoring, and medication administration.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
Education
Vocational Nursing -
Marian Health Careers Center
Los Angeles, CA06.2019
Skills
- Clinical expertise
- Medication administration
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Healthcare Program Planning
- Care Coordination
- Workflow Coordination
- Conditions Reporting
- Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Documentation accuracy
- Strong Clinical Judgment
Certification
- Basic Life Support Certified
- IV Therapy & Blood Withdrawal Certified
- Infection Control Certified
Timeline
Quality Assurance Nurse
Palazzo Post Acute
2021.01 - Current
LVN Charge Nurse
Royal Palms Post Acute
2020.02 - 2021.01
Vocational Nursing -
Marian Health Careers Center
- Basic Life Support Certified
- IV Therapy & Blood Withdrawal Certified
- Infection Control Certified
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