Yvette Montes De Oca
Stratford,CT
Summary
Experienced Licensed Practical Nurse with strengths in pediatric direct care, medication administration, tracheostomy care, and ventilator support. Skilled in EHR charting, patient assessment, and safe, compassionate care across complex home and school settings.
Overview
2
2
Languages
1
1
Certification
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Aveanna Heathcare
Shelton, Connecticut
11.2022 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders and care plans.
- Provided tracheostomy, ventilator, G-tube, and J-tube support for pediatric patients and young adults.
- Assessed patient conditions and communicated changes to supervising nurses.
- Coordinated multidisciplinary care with physicians and therapists to ensure comprehensive treatment for patients.
- Monitored vital signs and recorded patient status in electronic health records.
- Monitored physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient conditions to facilitate timely interventions for medical concerns.
- Assisted with personal hygiene needs, promoting patient comfort and dignity during bathing, dressing, eating, grooming, and toileting.
- Promoted patient and employee safety through proper identification, reporting, documentation, and prevention.
- Provided comprehensive nursing care to patients in various settings.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Allume Homecare
Watertown, Connecticut
10.2020 - 11.2022
- Provided tracheostomy, ventilator, G-Tube, and J-tube support for pediatric patients.
- Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
- Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output, glucose levels, and medical test results to ensure timely interventions.
- Delivered patient care following physicians' orders and nursing standards to support optimal health outcomes.
- Assessed patient conditions and reported changes to supervising nurses.
- Managed emergency situations promptly according to established protocols.
- Maintained a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
- Facilitated communication with patients, families, and healthcare team members to address care plans and concerns effectively.
Licensed Practical Nurse
All About You Home Healthcare
Naugatuck, Connecticut
09.2018 - 10.2020
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Administered medications and treatments following physician orders and care plans.
- Educated families on medication management, safety protocols, and effective home care routines to enhance patient recovery.
- Monitored patient condition changes and communicated significant findings to registered nurse or physician to ensure timely interventions.
- Executed infection control practices and utilized appropriate clinical equipment to minimize risk and ensure patient safety.
- Adhered to facility policies and procedures while providing quality nursing care.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Ensured that all clinical documentation is accurate and up-to-date in the electronic medical record system.
- Provided tracheostomy and ventilator support for pediatric patients.
Education
High School Diploma -
Platt High School
Meriden, CT06-1986
Some College (No Degree) - Licensed Practical Nurse
Lincoln Technical Institute
New Britain, CTSome College (No Degree) -
Naugatuck Valley Community College
Waterbury, CTSkills
- [State] licensed practical nurse
- Medication administration
- Tracheostomy care
- Ventilator support
- Patient assessment
- Pediatric care
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Symptom tracking
- Wound care
- EHR charting
- Clinical records
- Health promotion
- Patient assessments
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- License Practical Nurse
- CPR, ECC, AED, BLS
Accomplishments
- President's Honor List For Phlebotomy
- DeVita Shining Star Award
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Aveanna Heathcare
11.2022 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Allume Homecare
10.2020 - 11.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse
All About You Home Healthcare
09.2018 - 10.2020
High School Diploma -
Platt High School
Some College (No Degree) - Licensed Practical Nurse
Lincoln Technical Institute
Some College (No Degree) -
Naugatuck Valley Community College