Brenda Luque
Lemon Grove
Summary
Compassionate and reliable Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) with over 10 years of healthcare experience across skilled nursing facilities, home health, and infection control. Known for delivering high-quality care, building strong rapport with patients, and leading teams with professionalism and empathy. Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Licensed Vocational Nurse with robust patient care skills and comprehensive understanding of medical procedures. Capable of adapting to varying clinical environments while maintaining high standards and delivering results. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with healthcare teams, ensuring quality patient outcomes and seamless operational flow. Skilled in patient assessment, administering medication, and maintaining accurate medical records, with strong emphasis on empathy and reliability.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LVN – Home Health
Alpha Plus Home Health
03.2022 - Current
- Deliver patient-centered care in home settings based on personalized care plans.
- Collaborate with physicians and family members to manage care needs.
- Educate patients and families on medication regimens and health maintenance.
LVN / Charge Nurse
Windsor Gardens of San Diego
09.2016 - Current
- Lead and supervise 5+ CNAs to ensure optimal patient care.
- Administer medications, injections, and blood glucose monitoring.
- Insert Foley catheters and perform assessments per physician orders.
- Coordinate admissions, discharges, appointments, and transport.
Infection Control Nurse
Windsor Gardens of San Diego
03.2020 - 03.2022
- Implemented infection prevention protocols and conducted staff training.
- Tracked and managed infection control reports during outbreak situations.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
La Mesa Healthcare Center
01.2012 - 01.2016
- Provided compassionate, hands-on care to residents in a skilled nursing facility.
- Supported nursing staff with ADLs, patient transfers, and documentation.
- Developed leadership skills and built meaningful connections with patients.
Education
ADN Program -
Northwest College
San Diego, CA05.2025
Certified Nurse Assistant Training - undefined
Centre City Continuing Education
San Diego, CAVocational Nursing Diploma - undefined
Kaplan College
San Diego, CA12.2015
Spanish Major - undefined
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA01.2014
High School Diploma - undefined
Mount Miguel High School
San Diego, CA06.2010
Skills
- Leadership & Team Supervision
- Medication Administration & Wound Care
- Patient Assessment & Documentation
- Infection Control & Prevention
- Foley Catheter Insertion
- Blood Glucose Monitoring
- Excellent Communication & Interpersonal Skills
- Compassionate care
- Medication administration
- Clinical documentation
- Diabetes management
- Wound care
- Infection control
- Patient observation
- Vital signs monitoring
- Catheter care
- Elderly care
- Feeding tube assistance
- Charting and documentation
- Patient hygiene assistance
- Oxygen therapy
- Immunization administration
Certification
- Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) – California
- Basic Life Support (BLS) – Current
LNGG
Bilingual: English & Spanish
Timeline
LVN – Home Health
Alpha Plus Home Health
03.2022 - Current
Infection Control Nurse
Windsor Gardens of San Diego
03.2020 - 03.2022
LVN / Charge Nurse
Windsor Gardens of San Diego
09.2016 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
La Mesa Healthcare Center
01.2012 - 01.2016
Certified Nurse Assistant Training - undefined
Centre City Continuing Education
Vocational Nursing Diploma - undefined
Kaplan College
Spanish Major - undefined
San Diego State University
High School Diploma - undefined
Mount Miguel High School
ADN Program -
Northwest College
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