Donna Evangelista
San Diego
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
LVn Mds Nurse
Escondido Post Acute Rehab
07.2019 - Current
- Administered medications accurately and in a timely manner, ensuring proper treatment for various conditions
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patients regularly, swiftly identifying any changes in condition and addressing concerns promptly.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Lvn Mds Nurse
Villa Las Palmas Healthcare Center
02.2011 - 04.2024
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patients regularly, swiftly identifying any changes in condition and addressing concerns promptly.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Charge Nurse
Castle Manor Nursing & Rehab
09.2006 - 02.2011
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.
- Developed and maintained close relationships with patients and families to facilitate smooth communications, provide encouragement and build trust.
- Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
- Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes, and treatment implementations.
Hospice Nurse
Vitas Hospice
07.2005 - 11.2006
- Managed pain effectively by closely monitoring symptoms and adjusting medications accordingly.
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate end-of-life care and symptom management.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plan for each hospice patient while following physician instructions.
- Offered listening ear to both patients and loved ones to meet emotional and mental, as well as physical needs.
Education
Vocational Nursing
Maric College
San Diego, CA09.2001
High School Diploma -
Saint Joseph College
Philippines03.1987
Skills
- Compassionate Care
- Diabetes management
- Clinical Documentation
- Vital signs monitoring
- Catheter Care
- Elderly Care
- Feeding Tube Assistance
- Medication Administration
- Wound Care
- Patient Care
- Breathing Treatments
- ADL Assistance
- Vital signs
- Documentation accuracy
Timeline
LVn Mds Nurse
Escondido Post Acute Rehab
07.2019 - Current
Lvn Mds Nurse
Villa Las Palmas Healthcare Center
02.2011 - 04.2024
Charge Nurse
Castle Manor Nursing & Rehab
09.2006 - 02.2011
Hospice Nurse
Vitas Hospice
07.2005 - 11.2006
Vocational Nursing
Maric College
High School Diploma -
Saint Joseph College
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