Dianne Ambriz
Palmdale
Summary
Dedicated Licensed Vocational Nurse with over 18 years of experience in direct patient care and workflow coordination. Proven track record in medication management, patient education, and infection control. Ready to leverage skills to improve patient satisfaction and safety.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Los Angeles County
Lancaster, CA
11.2007 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported significant changes to healthcare team members.
- Mentored junior nursing staff in best practices for patient care and clinical procedures.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring compliance with health regulations and standards.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Prevented medication errors by meticulously reviewing physician orders and administering medications as prescribed.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Promoted patient safety through vigilant monitoring of vital signs and reporting any abnormalities to the appropriate healthcare provider promptly.
- Facilitated effective communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care during transitions between facilities or levels of care.
- Advocated for patients'' needs effectively, working closely with healthcare providers to develop and implement appropriate care plans.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Fostered a positive work environment by collaborating with colleagues, sharing knowledge, and mentoring new nursing staff members.
- Streamlined patient flow in a busy clinic setting, ensuring timely access to care for all patients.
- Assisted physicians during examinations and procedures, ensuring safe practices were maintained throughout each encounter.
- Safeguarded patient confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA regulations and maintaining secure medical records.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Coast University
North Hollywood, CA08-2026
Licensed Vocational Nursing - Nursing
Career Care Institute
Lancaster, CA05-2006
Skills
- Medication administration
- HIPAA compliance
- Vital signs monitoring
- Infection control
- Direct patient care
- Documentation accuracy
- Workflow coordination
- Pediatric care
- Intravenous therapy and blood withdrawal certification
- Screening and triaging
- Immunization administration
- Emergency response
- Wound care
- Breathing treatments
- Patient intake
- Outpatient care
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- EKG administration
Certification
- BLS CPR
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Los Angeles County
11.2007 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Coast University
Licensed Vocational Nursing - Nursing
Career Care Institute