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Yesica Ponce

Upland,CA

Summary

Dedicated-focused empathetic newly certified Registered Nurse with fourteen years of Licensed Vocational Nurse in an adult correctional setting and two years in a skilled nursing/short-term rehab/subacute facility. I am looking to expand my horizons as a new graduate.

Determined and Compassionate individual with experience in delivering patient-focused care and maintaining a safe and efficient healthcare environment. Skilled in monitoring patient conditions, administering medications, and collaborating with healthcare teams to promote patient well-being. Demonstrated ability to improve processes in fast-paced settings, leading to enhanced patient satisfaction and workflow efficiency. I consider myself to be a passionate individual, a hardworking professional with strong organizational skills, and integrity.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Licensed Vocational Nurse

County Of Orange - Correctional
400 W. Civic Center Dr, CA
12.2010 - Current
  • Adhered strictly to confidentiality regulations when handling sensitive information about patients.
  • Provided emotional support to patients during difficult times while maintaining professional boundaries.
  • Cared for prisoners suffering from contagious illnesses or conditions, including influenza, lice, and gastrointestinal bugs.
  • Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
  • Responded to inmate medical emergencies in a timely manner and provided appropriate treatments or referrals as needed.
  • Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to patients.
  • Obtained laboratory specimens by using phlebotomy skills to complete both venous and finger-stick blood draws.

Licensed Vocational Nurse

New Orange Hills
Orange, CA
04.2008 - 12.2010
  • Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
  • Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures.
  • Provided pre- and post-operative nursing care.
  • Utilized medical instruments safely and effectively while providing direct care to patients.
  • Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
  • Worked with social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
  • Maintained accurate patient records documenting treatments, medications administered and other pertinent information.
  • Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
  • Provided emotional support for patients and families during difficult times.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

International College of Health Sciences
Boynton Beach, FL
07-2024

Skills

  • HIPAA compliance
  • Geriatric care
  • Compassionate care
  • Mental health support
  • Postoperative care
  • Diabetes management
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Patient and family communication
  • Infection control

Languages

Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

Certification

Registered Nurse #95399032

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Licensed Vocational Nurse

County Of Orange - Correctional
12.2010 - Current

Licensed Vocational Nurse

New Orange Hills
04.2008 - 12.2010

Associate of Science - Nursing

International College of Health Sciences

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