Alma Coria
Los Angeles
Summary
Dedicated, licensed vocational nurse with over 18 years of experience, including at Hubert Humphrey CHC. Proven expertise in patient assessment and medication administration, combined with strong communication skills. Successfully enhanced patient care through effective wound management and health education, ensuring optimal recovery and health outcomes for diverse patient populations.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinic Licensed Vocational Nurse
Hubert Humphrey CHC
Los Angeles
05.2013 - Current
- Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to patients.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
- Monitored vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate and blood pressure.
- Maintained accurate medical records and prepared reports as needed.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, and dressed wounds.
- Observed, recorded and reported patients' conditions and reactions to drugs and treatments.
Licensed Vacational Nurse
St. Andrews HealthCare
Los Angeles
05.2008 - 03.2025
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patients' charts.
- Evaluated nursing intervention outcomes by conferring with other healthcare team members.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate and respiration rate.
- Cared for patients' acute and chronic wounds by changing dressings and applying medicated compounds.
- Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
- Assembled and used catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers.
- Performed laboratory tests such as urinalysis, glucose testing and hemoglobin and hematocrit levels.
Health Educator
Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science
Los Angeles
12.2019 - 01.2022
- Spoke with health community workers and members of public about importance of health, prevention, and treatment.
- Attended professional conferences and meetings focused on advancing knowledge about public health issues affecting different communities.
- Collaborated with local organizations to coordinate resources and support for health-related programs in the area.
- Educated patients on how best to manage their chronic illnesses through lifestyle changes such as diet modifications or exercise regimens.
- Reviewed and maintained operation records and reports to facilitate health education programs.
- Documented patient encounters and maintained accurate records of all program activities.
Education
Nursing
Licensed Vacation Nurse
Los Angeles Ca.01-2007
High School Diploma -
Los Angeles Community Adult School
Los Angeles Ca01-2000
Skills
- Nurse with over 18 years of experience in a hospital and outpatient ambulatory clinics
- Hospital experience in acute care, medical-surgical, ophthalmology, gastrointestinal, and genitourinary departments
- Experience in outpatient ambulatory care clinics, such as OB/GYN, optometry, pediatrics, and family medicine clinics
- Patient assessment
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medication administration
- Wound care management
- Tracheostomy care
- Prepares and lays out instruments and supplies
- Pre-operative and post-operative care
- Collects specimens and performs urinalysis test
- Wound care
- Certified in CPR/AED
Certification
- IV Therapy and Blood Withdrawal Certificate
- BLS
- CPR
Timeline
Health Educator
Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science
12.2019 - 01.2022
Clinic Licensed Vocational Nurse
Hubert Humphrey CHC
05.2013 - Current
Licensed Vacational Nurse
St. Andrews HealthCare
05.2008 - 03.2025
Nursing
Licensed Vacation Nurse
High School Diploma -
Los Angeles Community Adult School
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