Brenda Banuelos
Whittier,CA
Summary
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Field LVN
Excell Home Care
11.2020 - Current
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patients regularly, swiftly identifying any changes in condition and addressing concerns promptly.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Managed time efficiently during busy shifts by multitasking effectively without compromising quality of care.
- Mentored new LVN hires through the orientation process, sharing expertise to support their integration into the team successfully.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
Lead Med-Tech
Brookedale Assisted Living
07.2016 - 10.2020
- Implemented standardized work procedures, ensuring consistency in operations while maximizing efficiency.
- Managed the development and implementation of standard work documents, ensuring consistency in operations while maximizing efficiency.
- Trained staff on Lean methodologies, empowering employees to identify and address inefficiencies proactively.
- Optimized inventory management practices, reducing excess stock and minimizing shortages.
- Maintained organized work area by cleaning and removing hazards.
- Organized and prepared workstations and materials needed for operations to maximize productivity.
- Assisted in change from paper charting to all electronic eMar
- Assisted in medication pass in a timely manner and identifying any changes in condition reporting to MD and Family.
- Assisting in scheduling adequate staff
Caregiver
Sunnycrest Senior Living
10.2015 - 07.2016
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
Education
LVN - LVN
ACC
Anaheim, CA08.2020
High School Diploma -
Sonora High School
La Habra, CA06.2012
Skills
- Diabetes management
- Vital signs monitoring
- Catheter Care including suprapubic catheters
- Kinnser charting
- Direct Patient Care
- Immunization Administration
- Patient Care
- Patient relationship building
- Patient Assessments
- Home Health Care
- Wound Dressing including wound vac
- Pluerx drain care
- Nephrostomy drain care
- Colostomy/ Ostomy care
- CPR/AED
- Infection Control
- Current WCC
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Field LVN
Excell Home Care
11.2020 - Current
Lead Med-Tech
Brookedale Assisted Living
07.2016 - 10.2020
Caregiver
Sunnycrest Senior Living
10.2015 - 07.2016
LVN - LVN
ACC
High School Diploma -
Sonora High School
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