Caroline Pacheco L.V.N.
La Quinta
Summary
Patient-focused, dedicated and compassionate nursing professional with more than 12 years of experience providing exceptional care for patients with many different types of diseases, injuries and health concerns. Ensures efficient, accurate and individualized care by working with other healthcare providers to execute strategic plans. An exceptional team leader with an aptitude for communication and collaboration.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LVN Floor Nurse
Betty Ford Center
Rancho Mirage
01.2019 - Current
- Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians and Nurse Practitioners
- Monitor patient vital signs and withdrawal symptoms. Report changes to the healthcare team.
- Assist in developing individualized care plans for patients in the detox unit and residential care.
L.V.N., C.H.T.
Davita Kidney Care
Paramount
10.2016 - 01.2019
- Licensed VocatIonal Nurse and Certified Hemodialysis Technician providing skilled technical services for renal disease patients undergoing dialysis. Executes hands-on public health practices to maximize health status of individuals. Continually maintained positive attitude in emergent, stressful situations.
- Connected hemodialysis machine to access site to start blood circulation with dialyzer.
- Analyzed registered venous arterial pressures to meet established limits.
- Operated hemodialysis machine to provide dialysis treatment for patients with kidney failure.
- Assembled dialyzer tubing to attach to hemodialysis machine.
- Cleaned access area, including fistula, graft and catheter with antiseptic solution.
- Observed patients for adverse reactions and monitored hemodialysis machines for malfunctions.
- Recorded predialysis and post-dialysis weight and vitals signs to input into electronic medical records.
- Maintained clean and fully operational laboratory equipment.
- Traveling assignment for DaVita to many different clinics in Los Angeles county to educate patient’s about the options of home hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis.
L.V.N.
Ballard Rehabilitation Hospital
San Bernardino
04.2016 - 02.2017
- Provide direct patient care to patients assigned in a general acute care hospital.
- Deliver high quality and compassionate treatment to patients with neurological disorders, orthopedics, chronic pain, pulmonary disorders, obesity, cancer, multiple trauma and burns.
- Administer all medications under a licensed vocational nurse scope of practice in the state of California that has been ordered by a physician.
- Provide daily assessments on patients that are assigned.
- Perform all nursing duties under the scope of practice for a licensed vocational nurse in the state of California.
- Nursing documentation and charting on all patients assigned.
- Communication with medical staff to ensure the proper and best way to medically treat each individual patients needs.
L.V.N.
Chapman Global Medical Center
Orange
09.2015 - 05.2016
- Provide direct patient care in the detox unit, geropsych and medical/surgical units.
- Deliver high quality and compassionate treatment to all patients.
- Monitor vital signs and work with the charge nurse to provide the patients with the appropriate plan of care.
- Administer oral, sublingual, subcutaneous, intramuscular and topical medications as ordered by the physicians.
- Perform all nursing duties under the scope of practice for a licensed vocational nurse in the state of California.
- Sound, ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Carrington College
Rancho Mirage, CA 01.2026 - 02.2026
Associate of Science - Nursing
American Career College
Anaheim, CA, OrangeSkills
- Licensed Vocational Nurse
- Acute Direct Patient Care
- Intravenous Therapy and Blood Withdrawal Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification
- Patient Data Collection and Care
- Workflow and Patient Management
- Electronic charting
- Sound medical ethics
Certification
- Licensed Vocational Nurse in the state of California, License number VN 279520
- IV Therapy and Blood Withdrawal certified
- Certified Hemodialysis Technician in the state of California, CHT number 00025669
- CPR and BLS for Healthcare Providers certified through American Heart Association
Timeline
Associate of Science - Nursing
Carrington College
01.2026 - 02.2026
LVN Floor Nurse
Betty Ford Center
01.2019 - Current
L.V.N., C.H.T.
Davita Kidney Care
10.2016 - 01.2019
L.V.N.
Ballard Rehabilitation Hospital
04.2016 - 02.2017
L.V.N.
Chapman Global Medical Center
09.2015 - 05.2016
Associate of Science - Nursing
American Career College