Efficient Clinical Nurse focused on maintaining clinic flow by effectively handling scheduled and walk in patients. Prepares patients by assessing conditions, collecting information and running basic tests. Proficient with EPIC system.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LVN- Patient Navigator, Surgical Oncology
Loma Linda University Health Care
Loma Linda, CA
12.2023 - Current
Excellent customer relations with patients, visitors, providers, and co-workers; compassion, and respectful.
Excellent telephone/computer skills.
Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
Maintained accurate medical records for each patient utilizing electronic health record systems.
Assessed patient needs for additional services such as social work or home health aides.
Conducted physical assessments of patients on a regular basis.
Collaborated with other healthcare providers including physicians, nurses and specialists in order to coordinate optimal patient care plans.
Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
Responded quickly to life threatening situations using appropriate interventions based on established protocols.
Ordered lab tests or imaging studies according to physician orders while ensuring accuracy of documentation in the medical record system.
Perform venipuncture/blood withdrawal.
Communicated with patients via emails, call center messages and back office messages.
Performed job functions within license and certificates and scope of practice.
Utilized effective verbal and non-verbal forms of communication.
Caregiver, Special Needs
Inland Respite
Corona, CA
02.2012 - Current
Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family about concerns or challenges.
Encouraged resident to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
Performed light housekeeping duties related to client care such as laundry, changing bed linens or preparing meals.
Organized leisure activities like games, music or art projects to encourage creative expression among clients.
Provided companionship by engaging in conversation, playing board games or reading stories together.
LVN Charge Nurse
Plymouth Village Retirement Community
Redlands, CA
09.2023 - 12.2023
Provided nursing care to patients under direct supervision of a Registered nurse.
Administered prescribed medications via oral, g-tube, subcutaneous and intramuscular route.
Blood glucose checks and administration of insulin based on sliding scale.
Documented and collected vital signs to track patient conditions.
Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
Conducted daily rounds to assess patient condition and distribute medications.
Established direct lines of communication between nursing staff and other interested departments, supporting patient care with collaboration between personnel with complementary specialties.
Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
Administered specified medication appropriately and accurately following the providers order and or standing orders within scope of practice.
Advocated for patients by respecting and supporting values, basic rights and beliefs.
Documents care in Health Connect per policy, procedures, guidelines, and protocols.
Accepted verbal and telephone orders from the physician/advanced practice providers.
Performed urinary catheterizations, bladder irrigations and instillations, suctioning procedures, throat irrigations and enemas, and utilizing equipment as required.
Adhered to high level of disinfectant, point of use, peel packs policies, and procedures.
Participated in staff meetings, and in-service programs.
Assisted in coordinating the discharge process.
Medical Assistant
Inland Empire Children’s Medical Group
Riverside, CA
11.2013 - 09.2023
Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
Cleaned and maintained medical equipment following procedures and standards.
Collaborated with local pharmacies to resolve and clarify issues with patient medication.
Labeled and completed lab requisitions using ICD and CPT coding.
Followed principles of asepsis and infection control to meet patient safety guidelines.
Maintained inventory, vaccination and product expiration logs to record updated documentation for tracking purposes.
Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
Responded to patient callbacks and phone-in prescription refill requests.
Education
Basic Life Support -
American Heart Association
San Bernardino, CA
12-2023
LVN -
Inland Career Education Center
San Bernardino, CA
05.2023
Certificate - Intravenous and Blood Withdraw
South East California College
San Bernardino, CA
04-2023
Medical Assistant certificate of training -
Riverside County Office of Education, ROP
Riverside, CA
High school diploma -
Norte Vista High School
Riverside, CA
Skills
Epic systems and patient charting
Multi-tasking and prioritization
Customer service certified
BLS certified
Intravenous therapy and Blood withdraw certified
Medication Dispensing
Compassionate Care
Efficient
Time management
Pediatric Care
Elderly Care
Physical Assessment
Languages
Bilingual English and Spanish
Certification
Licensed Vocational Nurse, #735980
BLS, #245414073077
Intravenous Therapy and Blood Withdraw Certificate