Alexandra Gonzalez
Bakersfield
Summary
Accomplished Licensed Vocational Nurse leverages critical thinking, analysis, and medical knowledge to deliver superior care in high-pressure environments. Collaborates with physicians and multidisciplinary team members, restoring patients' health through nursing and health education processes. Maintains positive attitude while managing multiple tasks.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Health LVN
Maxim Healthcare
Bakersfield
02.2026 - Current
- Communicate with patient , family members, other healthcare personnel
- Head to toe assessment / vitals
- Ensured compliance with health regulations and safety standards in care delivery.
- Medication preparation and administration
- Bed side care ; toileting , bathing, incision site care, grooming , dressing
LVN
Amergis Healthcare Staffing
Bakersfield
01.2025 - Current
- Provide 1:1 care to students including toileting, feeding, medication administration as needed as well as educational and behavioral assistance.
- Administer medications (oral, injections, etc.) and monitor vital signs and behaviors.
- Provide wound care, dressing changes, and post-surgical care and assist with mobility, rehabilitation exercises, and daily documentation.
Caregiver (Respite Care)
A Nana’s Touch
Bakersfield
03.2022 - Current
- Provide assistance with dressing, grooming, meal preparation, and medication administration and reminders for special needs in pediatrics and young adults.
- Continuity with building strong relationships with clients and family to provide light physical and emotional support.
- Ensured a clean and safe environment by performing household duties and managing laundry.
Medical Assistant
Pediatric Associates
Bakersfield
01.2023 - 09.2023
- Assisted multiple physicians with administrative and clinical duties including obtaining vitals, administering immunizations, and performing PPD tests.
- Supported in minor procedures such as circumcisions and maintained documentation in Electronic Medical Records (EMR).
- Provided patient and parent engagement through meaningful conversation and socialization.
Caregiver
Magnolia Place
Bakersfield
10.2022 - 12.2022
- Assisted clients with daily living needs, including dressing, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Fostered positive relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Managed household tasks including cleaning, laundry, and grocery shopping.
Caregiver
Brookdale Senior Living
Bakersfield
07.2022 - 10.2022
- Provided care for residents in assisted living, including assistance with daily activities such as walking, bathing, and feeding.
- Supervised residents and engaged them in activities such as board games, exercise, and socialization.
Medical Assistant
Dr. Richard Alexan Neurology
Bakersfield
04.2021 - 02.2022
- Conducted medical tasks under the supervision of licensed physicians, including obtaining medical histories, documenting symptoms, and assisting with patient care.
- Managed daily tasks to maintain the flow of provider schedules and ensured cleanliness of exam rooms.
- Performed clerical duties, i.e. data entry, phone etiquette, and filing.
Education
Licensed Vocational Nurse Program -
Unitek College
Bakersfield, CAMedical Assistant Program -
San Joaquin Valley College
Bakersfield, CADiploma -
Covina High School
Covina, CASkills
- HIPAA compliance
- Nursing ethics and standards compliance
- Proficient in Microsoft office, Word, and Excel programs
- Reliability and accountability
- Commitment to continuing education
- Patient/client communication and rapport
- Telephone etiquette
- Time management in fast paced environments
- Medical record reviews and audits
- Medical equipment operation
- Patient bedside care
- Medical skill procedures
- Medication administration
- Infection control procedures
- Understanding of pharmacology and medication side effects
- Electronic medical records
- Clinical documentation
- Documentation accuracy
- Patient/family education
- Nursing processes
- Wound care
- Verbal and written communication
- Writing reports
- Care plans
- Healthcare software proficiency
- Problem solving
- Team collaboration
- Chronic disease management
- Vital signs
- Nutrition support
Certification
- LVN/LPN, Unitek College, 2024
- Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association, 2024
- Medical Assistant, San Joaquin Valley College, 2021
Clinical Rotations
- Student Nurse, Lindsey Garden, CA, 11/23, 01/24, Provide comfort care, improve quality of life, assist with ADLs, assist nurse(s) with tasks under supervision of instructor (i.e. : medication pass, glucose checks, vitals)
- Student Nurse, Bakersfield, CA, 02/24, 04/24, Utilize new and previously learned skills to help residents with daily needs, communicate with team members to delegate appropriate tasks, provide effective leadership skills when assigned as team lead for the clinical day
- Student Nurse, Bakersfield, CA, 05/24, 09/24, Assist with morning routines (i.e. vitals, showers, feedings), follow facility protocol with precautions, shadow and assist wound care Dr. and Nurse, assist with orders (i.e. : perform sterilize straight catheterization), documentation practice, maintain professionalism and confidentiality with patient’s family members
Timeline
Home Health LVN
Maxim Healthcare
02.2026 - Current
LVN
Amergis Healthcare Staffing
01.2025 - Current
Medical Assistant
Pediatric Associates
01.2023 - 09.2023
Caregiver
Magnolia Place
10.2022 - 12.2022
Caregiver
Brookdale Senior Living
07.2022 - 10.2022
Caregiver (Respite Care)
A Nana’s Touch
03.2022 - Current
Medical Assistant
Dr. Richard Alexan Neurology
04.2021 - 02.2022
Licensed Vocational Nurse Program -
Unitek College
Medical Assistant Program -
San Joaquin Valley College
Diploma -
Covina High School