Cindy Orellana
Pico Rivera
Summary
Well-qualified medical professional with experience triaging patients, capturing information and completing basic procedures such as wound care. Excellent communication, prioritization and multitasking abilities with sound judgment and compassionate nature. Background in clinic and hospital environments
Prior experience as a Licensed Vocational Nurse for 3.5 years. Proven expertise in managing total nursing care and administering prescribed medications and treatments according to approved nursing techniques. Assists in delivery of patient care through nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. Demonstrated competency directing and guiding patient teaching and activities to promote individual treatment programs
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Nurse / Clinical Rotations
Smith Chason College | WCUI School of Medical Imaging | Smith Chason School of Nursing
04.2021 - 09.2023
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting any changes to experienced nursing staff.
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Performed regular rounds to check on well-being of patients.
- Assisted with patient transfers, observing safety protocols to prevent damage to patient and self.
- Administered close patient care, checked vital signs, and monitored telemetry.
- Utilized Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems to record patient data.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
LVN, Kaiser Permanente
11.2022 - Current
- Family Medicine
- Take and record patient vital signs, height, weight, etc
- Obtain specimens from patients (urine, stool, etc.)
- Perform venipuncture and finger sticks to obtain blood samples
- Prepare specimens and specimens for lab analysis
- Perform urine tests (tablet or dipstick.)
- Perform vision screening using Snellen chart
- Perform routine diagnostic tests, following established protocols
- Perform skin tests
- Administer medications as prescribed, within scope of practice
- Schedule, cancel and reschedule patient appointments
- Initiate follow up appointments with patients
- Check in patients/members.
LVN, PIH Health, Urgent Care
11.2021 - Current
- Oversee the care and wellbeing of assigned patients
- Prepare and administer medications as ordered by the physician
- Complete charting and treatment plans/physician orders, etc
- Blood draw
- IV insertion
- Obtain specimens from patients (urine, stool, etc.)
- Perform venipuncture and finger sticks to obtain blood samples
- Prepare specimens and specimens for lab analysis
- Perform urine tests (tablet or dipstick.)
- Administer inhalation therapy
- Prepare and position patients for procedures
- Sterilize instruments and equipment
- Perform EKG's (electrocardiograms.)
LVN, Kaiser Permanente
08.2021 - 11.2021
- Upholds Kaiser Permanente's Policies & Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities & applicable state, federal & local laws
- Performs patient care functions, within the scope of competency, considering age related needs of the patient
- Document pertinent patient information, assessment & nursing procedures following established protocols
- Maintain patient confidentiality
- Perform other duties as directed.
LVN Nurse
AMN Healthcare
12.2020 - 07.2021
- COVID testing at Kaiser Permanente Orange County
- Greeting members, gathering members information
- Giving out education forms about COVID testing, pre op instructions, results and what patient education
- Processing intake: entering patients information on health connect charting system (epic) verifying orders, entering orders, throat cultures, printing orders and patient labels, verifying with patient name and DOB, what type of testing will done and instructing where to go next
- Testing tent; collecting order, verifying name and DOB with patient, explaining what specimen collection will be done, going over how they’ll receive results and patient education
- Documenting: collecting extra patient label, verifying that the nurse initial the label of the specimen collected
- Verifying patients order on charting system, documenting COVID testing, patient education and the nurse that collected the specimen
- COVID Vaccination Center
- Performs patient care functions, within the scope of competency, considering age related needs of the patient as prescribed by physician/health care professional's) following established protocols, policies and procedures
- Assess & monitor patients' condition & notify physician/health care professional for disposition
- Prepare & administer medications as directed by physician order following established protocols
- Maintain equipment & supplies
- Provide medical information & education to patients, following established protocols & guidelines
- Perform other duties as directed
- Observe patient condition for reactions during & after procedures.
LVN
Telemetry, AHMC Healthcare, GI services
10.2020 - 12.2020
- Assessment
- Discharges
- Discussing Plan of care with patient/family
- Multi task
- Care plans
- Communication with doctor; entering orders, plan of care
- Medication administration
- Blood draws
- Charting (thrive)
- LVN
PIH Health
08.2020 - 10.2020
- LVN GI services (2020)
- Performing Pre-op screening nasopharyngeal COVID testing
LVN Charge Nurse
BLOOMFIELD WEST INC
07.2020 - 08.2020
- Infection control
- COVID testing on residents
- Medication administration
- Bolus feeding
- Charting on clients
- Delegating tasks to the CNA's
- Monitoring residents (vital signs)
- Treatment
- Oxygen therapy
- Suctioning
- Communicating with physicians to carry out orders as prescribe
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Minneapolis, MNAssociate's degree - Nursing
Smith Chason School of Nursing
Los Angeles, CA09.2023
Diploma - Vocational Nursing
Stanbride University
Alhambra, CA01.2020
High school diploma -
Montebello High School
Montebello, CA06.2007
Skills
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Direct Patient Care
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Administer Medication
- Specimen Preparation
- Routine Examinations
- Lab Testing Protocols
- Catheter Monitoring
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- IV Insertion
Clinical hours
- Fundamentals - 108 hours - Nursing facility- Covina, CA
- Medical surgical I - 144 hours - Nursing facility- Covina, CA
- Medical surgical II - 108 hours - Beverly hospital- Montebello, CA
- Mental heath - 84 hours- Meadow-brook- Mar Vista, CA
- Maternal Health - 48 hours - San Gabriel Valley Medical Center- San Gabriel, CA
- Pediatrics - 48 hours- Beverly Hospital- Montebello, CA
- Medical surgical III - 84 hours -LADMC- Los Angeles, CA
- Role transition - 144 hours - Beverly hospital, Montebello CA - San Gabriel Valley Medical Center- San Gabriel, CA
Certification
- Licensed LVN - 710436
- BLS - August, 2022
- LA FIRE Card - February 18, 2023
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
LVN, Kaiser Permanente
11.2022 - Current
LVN, PIH Health, Urgent Care
11.2021 - Current
LVN, Kaiser Permanente
08.2021 - 11.2021
Student Nurse / Clinical Rotations
Smith Chason College | WCUI School of Medical Imaging | Smith Chason School of Nursing
04.2021 - 09.2023
LVN Nurse
AMN Healthcare
12.2020 - 07.2021
LVN
Telemetry, AHMC Healthcare, GI services
10.2020 - 12.2020
PIH Health
08.2020 - 10.2020
LVN Charge Nurse
BLOOMFIELD WEST INC
07.2020 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Associate's degree - Nursing
Smith Chason School of Nursing
Diploma - Vocational Nursing
Stanbride University
High school diploma -
Montebello High School
- Licensed LVN - 710436
- BLS - August, 2022
- LA FIRE Card - February 18, 2023
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