Cynthia Cano
Fontana,CA
Summary
Passionate Nurse with demonstrated experience in Outpatient Clinical settings. Proven ability to build strong relationships with patients and families while providing compassionate care. Offers strong task prioritization and organizational skills. Expresses commitment to continuous learning and skill enhancement, adept in medication administration and fostering positive patient outcomes.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinic Licensed Vocational Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
09.2021 - Current
- Demonstrated exceptional clinical skills and knowledge by consistently updating personal education through participation in relevant workshops, seminars, and training sessions.
- Promoted safe and comfortable environment for patients and their families during clinic visits, providing compassionate care at all times.
- Collaborated effectively with other healthcare professionals such as pharmacists for comprehensive patient support services.
- Facilitated efficient discharge planning processes by coordinating follow-up appointments, referrals, and educational materials for patients transitioning out of clinical care settings.
- Administered immunizations as needed for disease prevention in accordance with established guidelines.
- Assisted physicians during examinations, procedures, and treatments, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
Clinic Licensed Vocational Nurse
AltaMed
07.2020 - 09.2021
- Collaborated effectively with other healthcare professionals such as pharmacists or social workers for comprehensive patient support services.
- Assisted physicians during examinations, procedures, and treatments, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
- Built meaningful relationships with patients and families for optimal care.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
Treatment Licensed Vocational Nurse
Santa Fe Heights Nursing Home
07.2017 - 02.2020
- Prevented medication errors by meticulously reviewing physician orders and administering medications as prescribed.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Facilitated effective communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care during transitions between facilities or levels of care.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Promoted positive work environment among nursing staff through collaboration, open communication, and support.
- Provided high-quality wound care, reducing risk of infection and promoting timely healing.
- Demonstrated strong clinical judgment by assessing symptoms quickly and prioritizing appropriate interventions accordingly.
- Contributed to infection control measures by adhering to strict hygiene protocols and educating staff on best practices.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, CA06-2026
No Degree - General Studies
Los Angeles Pacific University
Azusa03-2024
Diploma - Nursing
Northwest College
Long Beach, CA03.2017
Skills
- HIPAA Compliance
- Compassionate communication
- Preventive Care
- Charting on Electronic Medical Record
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Wound Care
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Epic Systems
- Pursuit of learning
- Medication Administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Adaptable and Flexible
Certification
- OSHA Clinical Safety Training - 2024
- Covid 19 Training - 2024
- Prevention of Workplace Violence Training - 2024
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Qualified Bilingual Staff
Additional Information
- Volunteer at Step Out American Diabetes Association
- American Heart Association: Heart walk fundraising 2024
- Volunteer at Water of Life Community Church Fontana
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Clinic Licensed Vocational Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
09.2021 - Current
Clinic Licensed Vocational Nurse
AltaMed
07.2020 - 09.2021
Treatment Licensed Vocational Nurse
Santa Fe Heights Nursing Home
07.2017 - 02.2020
- OSHA Clinical Safety Training - 2024
- Covid 19 Training - 2024
- Prevention of Workplace Violence Training - 2024
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Qualified Bilingual Staff
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Azusa Pacific University
No Degree - General Studies
Los Angeles Pacific University
Diploma - Nursing
Northwest College
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