Esther Arellano
La Puente
Summary
Licensed Vocational Nurse with over four years of oncology and outpatient clinical experience. Patient focused and compassionate, with a strong commitment to dignity, safety, and collaborative care. Seeking to support residents and families in an assisted living and memory care setting.
California-Licensed Vocational Nurse with 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
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LVN Care Supervisor
Kensington Assisted Living
01.2026 - Current
- Maintained accurate records of urine output and administered medications efficiently. Provided first aid in emergency situations to safeguard patient health. Ensured prompt responses to call lights for immediate patient support. Managed emptying of catheter bags, promoting patient dignity and cleanliness.
- Evaluated residents' vital signs, ensuring accurate measurements prior to medication administration for safe practice and alert charting related to fall risk and antibiotic monitoring.
- Conduct immediate evaluations following code initiation and trigger EMS when required.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- collected urine specimens for testing, requested prescription refills from providers/pharmacy.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
Medical Assistant II
City of Hope
09.2024 - Current
- Provide direct patient care, including vital signs, rooming, and clinical intake.
- Complete documentation accurately using RPIC EMR to ensure compliance.
- Support providers during procedures, prioritizing patient comfort, privacy, and dignity.
- Assist with gynecological procedures such as PAP smears and biopsies.
- Maintaining a clean, safe, and stocked exam rooms in accordance with OSHA and HIPPA standards.
- Collaborate with healthcare team members in a fast-paced oncology environment.
Medical Assistant
Cedars Sinai Cancer Beverly Hills
01.2022 - 08.2024
- Provided numerous responsibilities during patient visit such as: vital signs, rooming patients, chaperone during physical exams, enter medical history in EMR and update medication list.
- Administering procrit/retacrit, Lupron, Vitamin B12 injections under the supervision of a licensed professional.
Education
Associate of Occupational Science - Vocational Nursing
Stanbridge University
Alhambra09-2025
Medical Assistant Certificate - undefined
East San Gabriel Valley ROP/TC
11-2019
High School Diploma - undefined
Glen A. Wilson High School
06-2011
Skills
- Patient/Family-centered care
- Verbal/written/ telephone communication
- Dementia sensitive communication
- Medication Administration
- Time Management
- Calm communication
- Team collaboration
- Detail oriented
- Care Documentation/EMR
- Assessing Pain Level of Patients
- Administered Vaccines
- Wound Care
- Quality & Performance Improvement
- NGT/GT Feedings & Care
- Therapeutic Communication
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Catheter care
- Documentation accuracy
Certification
- 01.2026 Licensed Vocational Nurse #757330 Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians
- 06.2024 American Heart Associate Basic Life Support Provider
- 07.2024 Edulife Institute Management of Assaultive Behavior
LANGUAGE
English
Spanish
CLINICALS
- 08.2025 RIO HONDO SUBACUTE AND SKILLED NURSING
- Leadership: demonstrated patient advocacy, assisted charge nurse in care, promoted positive patient outcomes via interdepartmental collaboration.
- 06.2025 WHITTIER HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER
- Pediatrics: provided child-centered care, interacted with patients and families, collaborated with interdisciplinary team to prioritize child well-being.
- 05.2025 WHITTIER HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER
- Maternal Newborn: applied focused health assessment and competent care for prenatal and postnatal clients, promoting maternal-infant health.
- 04.2025 YORK HEALTHCARE AND WELLNESS
- Medical Surgical: performed blood glucose tests, provided tracheostomy care, suctioning, assisted with wound care, obtained vital signs.
- 02.2025 SANTA ANITA CONVALESCENT HOSPITAL
- Medical Surgical: obtained and monitored vital signs, changed catheters and g-tubes, performed wound dressings, administered medication.
- 09.2024 HUNTINGTON DRIVE HEALTH AND REHAB
- Medical Surgical: assisted with patient and wound care, helped with activities of daily living, administered medication, changed g-tubes.
- 07.2024 ROYAL VISTA CARE CENTER
- Mental Health: performed focused health assessments, utilized therapeutic communication, observed therapy sessions, provided safe environment for patients.
- 05.2024 MONTROSE SPRINGS SKILLED NURSING CENTER
- Skilled Nursing: provided patient care, obtained vital signs and bloodwork, performed head-to-toe assessments, shadowed nurses during daily rounds.
Timeline
LVN Care Supervisor
Kensington Assisted Living
01.2026 - Current
Medical Assistant II
City of Hope
09.2024 - Current
Medical Assistant
Cedars Sinai Cancer Beverly Hills
01.2022 - 08.2024
Medical Assistant Certificate - undefined
East San Gabriel Valley ROP/TC
High School Diploma - undefined
Glen A. Wilson High School
Associate of Occupational Science - Vocational Nursing
Stanbridge University