Abilinia Acuna
Stockton
Summary
Bilingual and dedicated newly licensed Registered Nurse with six years of prior experience as a Licensed Vocational Nurse, along with proven leadership as a Director of Staff Development. Expertise includes direct patient care, medication administration, wound management, and patient education, with advanced skills in comprehensive assessments, IV therapy, telemetry monitoring, and acute care management across diverse settings such as medical-surgical, OB, pediatric, and psychiatric. A strong background in long-term care and geriatrics emphasizes clinical prioritization, safety protocols, and infection control practices. Committed to leveraging clinical knowledge and leadership capabilities to provide compassionate, evidence-based care while fostering the professional growth of healthcare teams through innovative training programs and quality improvement initiatives.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Staff Development
newgen
06.2023 - Current
- 6 years of clinical nursing experience, particularly in long-term care or geriatrics. Experience in a supervisory or managerial role within a healthcare. Commitment to ongoing education and professional development.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive training programs for staff development.
- Facilitated workshops to enhance employee skills and foster professional growth.
- Evaluated staff performance and identified areas for improvement through feedback mechanisms.
- Collaborated with leadership to align training initiatives with organizational goals.
- Streamlined onboarding processes to improve new hire integration and retention rates.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Amore Hospice
07.2022 - Current
- Direct patient care. Educating families and caregivers regarding signs and symptoms of decline and transition. Coordinate care with RNCM and Doctor along with clinical team. Assess patient and document any change in condition if plan of care is effective.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives that enhanced patient care delivery processes within the hospice setting.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Advocated for patients'' needs effectively, working closely with healthcare providers to develop and implement appropriate care plans.
DSD ASSISTANT
Covenant Care
09.2021 - 07.2022
- assisted with planning, directing, and coordinating Covenant Care training and development activities with Wagner Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation staff.
- Identified opportunities for process improvements within patient intake procedures, enhancing service delivery.
- This included providing education during in-service all staff meetings.
- Staying current with yearly physicals and TB.
- Assisted with conducting interviews for hiring processes.
- Assisted with grievances and implementing policies and procedures.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Wagner Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation
07.2019 - 07.2022
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to evaluate patient conditions and recommend appropriate actions.
- Prevented medication errors by meticulously reviewing physician orders and administering medications as prescribed.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Promoted patient safety through vigilant monitoring of vital signs and reporting any abnormalities to the appropriate healthcare provider promptly.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Dignity Health
03.2021 - 01.2022
- I briefly worked for Dignity health Behavioral health, working with mental health patients. Medication administration, input Dr. Orders, update resident chart, experienced with patients with suicidal ideations.
- Assisted in therapeutic activities, fostering patient engagement and progress.
- Developed strong rapport with diverse patient populations through empathetic listening skills, helping them feel heard and understood.
- Observed patients closely for signs of distress or changes in condition, promptly reporting concerns to supervising clinicians for appropriate intervention.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies based on individual patient needs, contributing to improved functioning within daily life activities.
Education
Graduate Certificate - Licensed Vocational Nurse
Gurnick Academy Of Medical Arts
Modesto, CA01.2019
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Carrington College
Sacramento, CA01-2026
Associate of Science - Nursing
Carrington College
Sacramento, CA10-2023
High School - undefined
Edison Senior High
06.2005
Skills
- Advanced assessment: Head-to-toe exams, focused system assessments (cardiac, respiratory, neuro, OB, psych)
- Critical thinking & clinical reasoning: Applying nursing process (ADPIE) to complex patient scenarios
- Care planning: Developing individualized nursing diagnoses, interventions, and evaluation strategies
- IV therapy & advanced medication administration: Initiating IVs, titrating drips, monitoring infusion pumps
- Telemetry & cardiac monitoring: Interpreting rhythms, recognizing arrhythmias, responding to changes
- Acute care exposure: Managing post-op patients, medical-surgical cases, and emergency situations
- OB & pediatric rotations: Supporting newborn care, pediatric assessments, family education
- Psychiatric nursing: Therapeutic communication, crisis intervention, mental health assessments
- Leadership development: Delegating tasks to LVNs/CNAs, preceptorship experiences, team coordination
- Electronic health record proficiency: Epic, Cerner, and PCC charting interdisciplinary communication
- Quality improvement & safety initiatives: Participation in hospital protocols, audits, and patient safety rounds
Certification
- Intravenous Therapy Present Familiar with peripheral lines, IV Flushes, Inputting IV orders, Changing IV dressings.
- DSD/IP certification January 2022 to Present Staff education, orientation, Hiring role, keep track of Licenses and certifications, Staff advocate, implement company policy.
- LVN Expires: February 28, 2027
- BLS Certification: Expires: 09/30/2027
- EKG Certificate: Issued: 11/22/2025
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Director of Staff Development
newgen
06.2023 - Current
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Amore Hospice
07.2022 - Current
DSD ASSISTANT
Covenant Care
09.2021 - 07.2022
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Dignity Health
03.2021 - 01.2022
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Wagner Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation
07.2019 - 07.2022
High School - undefined
Edison Senior High
Graduate Certificate - Licensed Vocational Nurse
Gurnick Academy Of Medical Arts
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Carrington College
Associate of Science - Nursing
Carrington College