Carmen Aranda
Bakersfield
Summary
Licensed Vocational Nurse with 4 years of experience in skilled nursing and 6 in administrative roles. Holds an Associate’s Degree in Vocational Nursing, demonstrating proficiency in patient care and office tasks such as insurance verification and coding. Skilled in collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality patient care. Aiming to leverage clinical and administrative skills in a healthcare organization focused on excellence.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LVN Charge Nurse
Brookdale Riverwalk
Bakersfield
10.2024 - Current
- Facilitated communication between physicians, family members, hospital personnel, and other health professionals involved in a patient's care.
- Performed patient assessments, developed individualized care plans, and monitored progress.
- Monitored vital signs, recorded observations, and reported changes to physicians or nurses in charge.
- Provided direct patient care, including administering medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
LVN Charge Nurse
Bakersfield Post Acute
Bakersfield
02.2022 - 10.2024
- Answered patient calls, identified issues, and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Monitored vital signs, recorded observations, and reported changes to physicians or nurses in charge.
- Administered medications according to physician orders and monitored patient response.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations such as cardiac arrests or life-threatening events.
Lead Medical Assistant
Primary and Immediate Care Clinic
Bakersfield
06.2017 - 02.2022
- Trained new staff on clinical procedures and office protocols for optimal performance.
- Guided patients to room, recorded vital signs, discussed patient medical history and entered information for physician or other clinical staff to review.
- Entered data into computer systems accurately utilizing ICD-10 codes when applicable.
- Oversaw patient registration, insurance verification, form completion and appointment scheduling to maintain operational efficiency.
- Collaborated with internal departments such as clinical staff, billing department and health insurance companies to ensure efficient processing of referrals.
Education
Associate of Science - Vocational Nursing
Unitek College
Fremont, CA03-2025
LVN - Vocational Nursing
Unitek College
Fremont, CA07-2021
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medication administration
- Wound care management
- Patient care coordination
- Insurance eligibility and verification
- EMR software
- Clinical assessment
- CPT code competence
- CPR and first aid
Certification
- BVNPT license- In good standing
- BLS certified
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Accomplishments
- 3.56 GPA- Cum Laude
Timeline
LVN Charge Nurse
Brookdale Riverwalk
10.2024 - Current
LVN Charge Nurse
Bakersfield Post Acute
02.2022 - 10.2024
Lead Medical Assistant
Primary and Immediate Care Clinic
06.2017 - 02.2022
Associate of Science - Vocational Nursing
Unitek College
LVN - Vocational Nursing
Unitek College
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