Denise Silva
Blythe
Summary
Entry level Licensed Vocational Nurse leverages critical thinking, analysis and medical knowledge to deliver superior care in high-pressure environments. Collaborates with physicians and multidisciplinary team members, restoring patients' health through nursing and health education processes. Maintains positive attitude in urgent, stressful situations.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Helping Hands Home Health and Hospice
Blythe
10.2024 - 03.2025
- Collected specimens for laboratory analysis; prepared specimens for transport to lab.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Collected biological samples from patients and performed routine lab tests to support diagnosis.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals and dressed wounds.
- Administered prescribed medications under the direction of a physician or RN.
- Maintained accurate patient records documenting treatments, medications administered and other pertinent information.
- Measured and recorded patient height, weight and other vital signs.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Provided emotional support for patients and families during difficult times.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Blythe Post Acute
Blythe
04.2023 - 10.2023
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
Education
Vocational Nursing - Nursing
Palo Verde College
Blythe, CA07-2024
Skills
- Patient care
- Medication administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Electronic health records
- Communication skills
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Wound care
- Specimen collection
- HIPAA guideline adherence
- Infection control
- Compassionate care
- Patient and family communication
- HIPAA compliance
- Personal hygiene support
- Patient education
- Direct patient care
- Diabetes management
- Mental health support
- Documentation accuracy
- Patient assessment
- Treatment plan implementation
- Reporting and documentation
- End-of-life care
- Patient assessments
- Behavioral assessment
- Caregiving skills
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Caring for wounds
- Vital signs
- Psychotropic medications
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Helping Hands Home Health and Hospice
10.2024 - 03.2025
Certified Nursing Assistant
Blythe Post Acute
04.2023 - 10.2023
Vocational Nursing - Nursing
Palo Verde College