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Yanci Melendez

Oakland,CA

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Desired Job Title

Licensed Vocational Nurse IV Cert.Licensed Vocational NursePleasanton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Work Type

Full TimePart TimeSeasonal Work

Location Preference

On-Site
Location: Oakland, CASan Francisco, CAManteca, CALivermore, CACastro Valley, CA
Open to relocation: Yes

Important To Me

Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CultureFlexible work hoursHealthcare benefitsPaid time offTeam Building / Company RetreatsPaid sick leave401k match4-day work weekPersonal development programs

Summary

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) with experience in gastroenterology, procedural nursing, and skilled long-term care settings. Skilled in patient assessment, medication administration, IV therapy, specimen collection, and assisting with diagnostic and gastrointestinal procedures including endoscopy, biopsies, and bronchoscopy support. Demonstrates strong clinical judgment, adaptability, and commitment to safe, high-quality patient care in fast-paced clinical environments.

Overview

1
1
Certification
7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Licensed Vocational Nurse IV Cert.

Kaiser Permanente
South San Francisco, CA
02.2022 - Current
  • Performed patient admissions, assessments, and pre-procedure preparation.
  • Assisted physicians with endoscopic procedures, liver biopsies, bronchoscopy, and pain management interventions.
  • Supported RN in post-procedure recovery and discharge education.
  • Prepared procedure rooms and maintained sterile technique.
  • Performed IV insertion and saline flushes for IV patency.
  • Collected and processed laboratory specimens following safety protocols.
  • Documented care in EMR and collaborated with interdisciplinary teams.

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Elwyn California
Livermore, CA
11.2021 - 11.2022
  • Administered medications and treatments per physician orders.
  • Provided care for complex and ventilator-dependent patients, including respiratory assessments.
  • Managed G-tube feedings, tracheostomy care, suctioning, and airway support.
  • Monitored oxygen therapy, vital signs, and patient condition changes.
  • Performed wound care, patient assessments, and clinical documentation.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure quality patient care.

Pleasanton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Licensed Vocational Nurse
Pleasanton, CA
05.2019 - 07.2019
  • Administer of 02 therapy and nebulizer treatment.
  • Administration oral, intramuscular and subcutaneous medications.
  • GT feeding/ set up and wound care treatment.
  • Urinary catheter care, blood glucose measurement and injections.
  • Daily/weekly assessment, skin/ pain assessment, and patient's admission.
  • Document data related to patient care including assessment result, interventions, medication, patient response to treatment.
  • Performed nursing care to 21+residents daily in 139 bed short/long term care facility
  • Obtained patient medical history , including medication information, symptoms and allergies.

Education

Associate of Science -

Merritt College
Oakland, CA
05.2025

Iv Therapy And Blood Withdrawal - Nursing

Central Valley Medical
Concord,CA
08.2019

Certificated - Vocational Nursing

American College of Nursing
Concord, CA
11.2016

Certificated - Nursing Assistant (inactive)

America College of Nursing
Concord, CA
11.2016

Certificate - Medical Assisting

Merritt College
Oakland, CA
02.2010

High School Diploma -

Tennyson High School
Hayward, CA
06.2008

Skills

  • Patient assessment and admissions
  • Medication administration
  • Infection prevention and sterile/aseptic technique
  • Preoperative and postoperative patient care
  • Specimen collection and handling
  • Electronic medical record (Epic) documentation
  • Patient education
  • Vital signs monitoring and daily patient assessments
  • Time management and organization in fast-paced environments
  • Interdisciplinary communication and teamwork

Certification

  • LVN,#703930
  • BLS-CPR
  • IV Therapy and Blood withdrawal

Languages

Bilingual English and Spanish read and write.

References

Angela Ramos, LVN Co-worker 2 year (510)603-0793

Marlyn Sarllaguda, RN Co-worker 4.5 year (650)977-9888

Marlyn Beard, RN Co-worker 4 year (415)577-4160

Timeline

Licensed Vocational Nurse IV Cert.

Kaiser Permanente
02.2022 - Current

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Elwyn California
11.2021 - 11.2022

Pleasanton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Licensed Vocational Nurse
05.2019 - 07.2019

Associate of Science -

Merritt College

Iv Therapy And Blood Withdrawal - Nursing

Central Valley Medical

Certificated - Vocational Nursing

American College of Nursing

Certificated - Nursing Assistant (inactive)

America College of Nursing

Certificate - Medical Assisting

Merritt College

High School Diploma -

Tennyson High School