Yesenia Avila De Cueva
Riverside,CA
Summary
Clinically-focused LVN / IVBW professional offering a unique blend of technical certification and years of hands-on experience in personal care. Expert in addressing the nuanced needs of patients with disabilities and managing convalescent care. Highly adaptable and eager to contribute to a collaborative medical team while expanding clinical expertise through dedicated practice and patient-centered advocacy.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Caregiver
Inland Home Support Services
Riverside, California
01.2018 - Current
- Assisting the client with daily living activities, such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Observed changes in behavior or physical condition that may require medical attention and reported them promptly to supervisor.
- Administered prescribed medications on a timely basis following care plan instructions.
- Helped maintain the safety of the client's environment by removing hazards such as rugs or furniture that could cause falls.
- Drove clients to shop for groceries, attend doctor appointments and run errands.
Patient Care Assistant
Loma Linda Medical Center
Loma Linda, California
11.2022 - 11.2023
- Ensured proper nutrition by providing meals, snacks and fluids to patients as instructed by medical staff.
- Assisted with ambulation and positioning of patients according to their plan of care.
- Collected specimens for laboratory tests upon request of medical staff.
- Monitored vital signs including pulse rate, temperature, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
- Reported any changes in patient condition to the supervising nurse immediately.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care services provided.
- Prepared rooms for incoming patients by stocking supplies and ensuring equipment is functioning properly.
- Answered call lights promptly to ensure timely response to patient needs.
- Assisted with daily activities such as bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, and transferring patients.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous visit experience.
- Transported patients to other areas of hospital in wheelchairs and gurneys for tests, treatments and therapies.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
Activities Assistant
Pomona Vista Alzheimer Center
Pomona, California
01.2000 - 10.2010
- Developed relationships with families and other members of the community to further enhance recreational opportunities for residents.
- Documented progress notes regarding participant's involvement in recreational programming.
- Respected cultural diversity when interacting with individuals from different backgrounds.
- Provided one-on-one assistance with activities for those who needed it.
- Provided emotional support when necessary during recreational activities.
- Participated in special events such as birthday celebrations, holiday parties.
- Facilitated group activities such as bingo, arts and crafts, cooking classes.
- Maintained records of all activity participation.
- Kept activities spaces organized, clean and tidy.
- Used one-on-one meetings and small groups to engage residents in facility life.
- Coordinated musical guests, movies and other types of resident entertainment.
Education
License Vocational Nursing - Nursing Education
North-West College
Pomona, CA06-2025
Medical Assistant - Nursing Education
Jurupa Adult School
Jurupa Valley, CA06-2020
Skills
- Patient care
- Vital sign monitoring
- Medication administration
- Care plan implementation
- HIPAA compliance
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Team collaboration
- Dementia care
- Emotional support
- Compassion and empathy
- Alzheimer's care
- G-tube feeding and medication administration
- G-Tube (Mic-Key Button) replacement
- PICC line care and medication administration
Clinical Rotations
- NeuroRestorative - San Dimas, Ca
- Emanate Health Queen of the Valley Hospital - West Covina, CA
- Emanate Health Inter-Community Hospital - Covina, CA
Clinical Skills
- Administered medications to patients, PO, IM, SubQ, PR, and per NG tube, ensuring accurate dosages and timely delivery.
- Monitored and recorded vital signs, alerting RN's to any abnormalities.
- Assisted with wound care procedures, ensuring proper dressing techniques.
- Good communication, active listening, empathy, building rapport with patients
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Certification
License Vocational Nurse
Timeline
Patient Care Assistant
Loma Linda Medical Center
11.2022 - 11.2023
Caregiver
Inland Home Support Services
01.2018 - Current
Activities Assistant
Pomona Vista Alzheimer Center
01.2000 - 10.2010
License Vocational Nursing - Nursing Education
North-West College
Medical Assistant - Nursing Education
Jurupa Adult School