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Brenda Diaz

Vista

Summary

A compassionate LVN looking for a challenging position where I can integrate my work experience and skills to help further my career in healthcare.

Compassionate individual committed to enhancing patient experiences through effective collaboration and detailed planning of personalized care.

Overview

2027
2027
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Clinical Experience

Vista Knoll Health Care Center

A dedicated LVN student with 159 hours of clinical rotation. Medication administration including oral, subcutaneous and G-tube in a timely manner, following safe protocols.

Proactive Nursing Student with focused clinical rotation experience in wound management, negative pressure therapy, and infection control, eager to contribute to high-quality patient care in a specialized wound care setting.

Clinical Experience

Kaiser Permanente Zion

Highly motivated nursing student with clinical experience in performing, interpreting, and troubleshooting 12-lead ECGs.

Performing head-to-toe assessments and neurological checks.

Recognizing signs of a stroke and understanding protocols per facility protocols.

Administer medications under direct supervision of instructors or preceptors, focusing on safety through the "rights" of medication administration.

Demonstrated strict adherence to sterile technique during indwelling urinary catheter insertion and maintenance.

Private Caregiver

01.2015 - Current
  • Provide companionship and general supervision to patients with intellectual disabilities, behavioral health issues and the elderly.
  • Monitor health by checking blood pressure oxygen and temperature throughout the day.
  • Manage prescription medication by making sure it is given at pointed times.
  • Assist with transportation to doctor’s appointments.
  • Assist with meal preparation, nutrition, personal hygiene and care.
  • Home maintenance and light housekeeping.
  • Maintain current records of all administered medication times and dosage for registered nurse.
  • Ensure equipment is routinely inspected and cleaned.
  • Help with basic exercises, stretches and provide mobility assistance.
  • Follow health plan and daily routine schedules.

Home Health Aide

Westcoast Hospice & Palliative Care
01.2023 - Current
  • Dedicated and compassionate Hospice Home Health Aide with over three years of experience providing high-quality palliative care to patients in home settings. Skilled in ADLs, symptom monitoring, and emotional support, dedicated to enhancing patient dignity, comfort, and quality of life while maintaining close communication with hospice care team. Ensuring supplies are delivered.

Per Diem CNA

RoHealth Nursing Staffing
10.2021 - Current
  • Due to COVID, Skilled Nursing Facilities are short staffed & I work where facilities desperately need coverage.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
  • Monitored vital signs to maintain patient health and report changes to nursing staff.
  • Work under registered nurse & ensure ADLs are completed.
  • Quick learner, as different facilities have different policies & charting systems.

Travel CNA

Clipboard Health
01.2021 - Current
  • Agency allows me to pick my own shifts as needed in California.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare professionals.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and hygiene.
  • Provided high-quality nursing care to diverse patient populations, adapting to the unique needs of each assignment.

Behavioral Aide

Great Paces
04.2018
  • Emotional support companion to adults with intellectual disabilities.
  • Follow written/verbal instructions on how to manage medications.
  • Assist with basic meal preparation, nutrition, personal hygiene and care.
  • Engage with arts and craft or other activities.
  • Routinely take vitals and check blood pressure as indicated.
  • Report behavioral changes to appointed registered nurse.

Clinical Experience

Palomar Health Rehab Institute

Administer medications under direct supervision of instructors, focusing on safety through the "rights" of medication administration.
Demonstrated strict adherence to sterile technique during indwelling urinary catheter insertion and maintenance.

Education

Licensed Vocational Nursing Student -

Miracosta College
08-2026

Bachelor of Science -

San Diego State University of Public Health
05-2025

AA - Liberal Arts in social and behavioral sciences

Mira Costa College
03-2023

High School Diploma - undefined

Diego Valley Charter School
01-2015

Skills

  • Attentive and caring
  • Exceptional communication, time management and organization skills
  • Strong dependability, patience and interpersonal skills
  • Data collection
  • Patience and tact
  • Nonverbal communication
  • Clinical Experience
  • Team collaboration
  • Patient monitoring
  • CPR certified
  • Maintain patient safety

Certification

Resource Family Approval/Foster Mom. Family ID: 37008151

CNA License Number #01135364 2019
Certified Home Health Aide 2021
HCA
BLS/CPR certified Exp. 2027

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Home Health Aide

Westcoast Hospice & Palliative Care
01.2023 - Current

Per Diem CNA

RoHealth Nursing Staffing
10.2021 - Current

Travel CNA

Clipboard Health
01.2021 - Current

Behavioral Aide

Great Paces
04.2018

Private Caregiver

01.2015 - Current

AA - Liberal Arts in social and behavioral sciences

Mira Costa College

High School Diploma - undefined

Diego Valley Charter School

Clinical Experience

Vista Knoll Health Care Center

Clinical Experience

Kaiser Permanente Zion

Clinical Experience

Palomar Health Rehab Institute

Licensed Vocational Nursing Student -

Miracosta College

Bachelor of Science -

San Diego State University of Public Health
Brenda Diaz