Successful at managing company training initiatives focused on performance improvements, knowledge enhancement and staff development. Hardworking and organized approach paired with excellent communication, planning and problem-solving skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
LVN With Administrative Duties
Pioneers Memorial Skilled Nursing Center
04.2023 - 04.2025
Evaluated success of training efforts, making necessary adjustments for improved outcomes.
Performed reviews of employee work performance to check for areas in need of additional training.
Developed and delivered new hire training programs and continuous professional development.
Assisted with development of effective recruitment and hiring strategies.
Created and managed continuous improvement classes and training programs targeted to new employees.
Managed new employee orientation training process for employees each year.
Trained staff during demonstrations, meetings, conferences, and workshops.
Conducted training courses and prepared videos for long-term use.
Director of Staff Development
Imperial Heights Healthcare & Wellness Center
08.2021 - 04.2023
Performed reviews of employee work performance to check for areas in need of additional training.
Create and maintain records and reports pertinent to in-service requirements
Delivered new employee onboarding and training sessions
Trained staff during demonstrations and meetings
Partnering with Administrator and DON to meet daily staffing and PPD goals
Interviewing, hiring and orienting new employees
LVN Floor Nurse
Imperial Heights Healthcare & Wellness Center
12.2019 - 08.2021
Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
Home Health LVN
AccentCare
01.2015 - 01.2020
Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
LVN Floor Nurse
Imperial Heights Healthcare & Wellness Center
03.2013 - 01.2015
Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding and other daily living activities.
Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
CNA
Preffered Staffing Agency/Centinela State Prison
01.2013 - 03.2013
Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
CNA
Right Choice Staffing/Calipatria State Prison
12.2010 - 03.2011
Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls and showers.
Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals and medical appointments.
Arranged for medical and dental care of inmates.
Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
CNA, Labor and Delivery
El Centro Regional Medical Center
12.2009 - 03.2011
Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding and other daily living activities.
Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.