GLADYS KIMBERLY OPENARIA
Long Beach
Summary
Dedicated LVN with expertise in patient care, medication administration, and vital signs monitoring. Committed to ensuring infection control compliance and delivering compassionate support to patients in high-pressure healthcare environments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
LVN Floor Nurse
Pacific Palms Healthcare
Long Beach
04.2023 - 02.2025
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to the nursing team.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
- Assisted in patient admissions, discharges, and transfers within the facility.
- Educated patients and families on health management and medication usage.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health record systems.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to patients during their recovery process.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols and infection control measures on the floor.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessment data, interventions performed and responses to treatments per facility policy.
- Supervised CNAs and other staff delivering care in setting by coaching and supporting.
- Developed positive relationships with co-workers through effective communication.
- Performed routine treatments such as dressing changes and wound care.
- Adhered to safety regulations regarding hazardous materials and waste disposal.
- Participated in discharge planning activities for assigned patients.
- Educated patients and families about their diagnosis, medications, treatment plans, home care instructions, diet restrictions.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care was provided in a timely manner.
- Demonstrated knowledge of infection control policies and procedures when providing patient care services.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Interpreted and implemented individual care plans.
- Monitored vital signs including temperature, pulse, respiration rate and blood pressure.
- Administered medications as prescribed by physician orders.
- Communicated with nursing personnel to enforce procedures, policies and regulations.
- Responded promptly to patient call lights and requests for assistance.
- Managed time effectively while multitasking in high-pressure situations.
- Evaluated outcomes of nursing interventions against established criteria.
- Performed basic laboratory tests such as urinalysis, blood glucose testing.
- Observed changes in the condition of patients and reported any significant findings to physicians or other healthcare professionals.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients on a medical-surgical floor.
- Utilized critical thinking skills while dealing with complex clinical situations.
- Ensured that all equipment was properly maintained according to established standards of practice.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Promoted culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting documentation and prevention.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain, and optimize patient outcomes.
- Sterilized medical equipment and supplies with germicides, sterilizers and autoclaves.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical history.
- Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Managed patient records, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care outcomes.
- Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
- Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
- Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Prepared patients for examinations, tests or treatments and explained procedures.
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to patients.
- Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
- Prepared or examined food trays for conformance to prescribed diet.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Performed triage to maximum team productivity and effectiveness.
LVN Charge Nurse
Marlora Post Acute Rehabilitation Hospital
Long Beach
05.2016 - 04.2023
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure high-quality patient care delivery.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses effectively.
- Coordinated patient admissions and discharges in a timely manner.
- Conducted routine assessments to evaluate patient health status.
- Trained new nursing staff on hospital policies and procedures.
- Managed inventory of medical supplies and equipment efficiently.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop personalized care plans.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare team members.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues, and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Provided direct patient care, including administering medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Performed patient assessments, developed individualized care plans, and monitored progress.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Monitored vital signs, recorded observations, and reported changes to physicians or nurses in charge.
- Administered medications according to physician orders and monitored patient response.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds, and managed catheters.
- Developed strategies to improve workflow efficiency within the unit.
- Adhered to infection control standards while handling specimens or performing any clinical duties.
- Ensured compliance with all safety regulations and policies within the facility.
- Facilitated communication between physicians, family members, hospital personnel, and other health professionals involved in a patient's care.
- Assigned tasks appropriately based on each staff member's abilities.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations such as cardiac arrests or life-threatening events.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Educated patients on wound and disease self-management techniques.
- Conducted rounds to evaluate the quality of nursing care being provided.
- Participated in regular meetings with interdisciplinary teams to discuss best practices for improving clinical outcomes.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives designed to improve patient outcomes.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions used in order to modify treatment plans accordingly.
- Observed and reported changes in condition of patients and signs and symptoms of deviations from normal health status.
- Documented adverse patient reactions to medications and reported findings to supervisors.
- Collaborated with supervisor to prepare nursing assessment summaries and health care plans.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
- Worked with social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
- Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to patients.
- Prepared patients for examinations, tests or treatments and explained procedures.
- Educated patients about disease prevention methods and healthy lifestyle choices.
- Precepted new staff nurses to provide education on hospital policies and procedures, patient care skills, medical procedures, and techniques and patient assessments and interventions.
- Managed resources effectively by ensuring that supplies were ordered on time.
- Coordinated with other members of the healthcare team to ensure proper implementation of treatment plans for patients.
- Delivered emotional, psychological and spiritual support to patients and families to promote compassionate environment.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Prepared or examined food trays for conformance to prescribed diet.
- Provided pre- and post-operative nursing care.
- Directed implementation of improved patient care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized care plans for patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
OUR LADY OF FATIMA UNIVERSITY, PHILIPPINES
03-2010
Associate of Science - Associate of Health Science
FAR EASTERN UNIVERISTY, PHILIPPINES
05-2007
Skills
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Electronic health records
- Medication administration
- Care plan development
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Diabetes management
- Geriatric care
- Infection control compliance
- HIPAA compliance
- Oxygen therapy
- Preventative care
- Catheter care
- Feeding tube management
- Quality improvement
- Behavioral health support
- Health promotion
- Postoperative care
- Discharge planning
- Vital signs
- Patient management
- Breathing treatments
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Clinical documentation
- Family communication
- Counting narcotics
- Samples collection
- Transcribing orders
- Pulse oximetry tracking
- Charting and recording
- Tracking symptoms
- Staff direction and task delegation
- Psychotropic medications
- Wound care
- HIPAA protocols
- Pain management
- Physical assessment
- Health education
- Preventive care
- Documenting intake
- Educating families
- Infection control
- Patient evaluations
- Mental health support
- Caring for wounds
- Patient assessments
- Direct patient care
- Caregiving skills
- Inpatient care
- Empathetic and compassionate
- ADL assistance
- Staff supervision
Languages
English
Professional
TAGALOG
Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
LVN Floor Nurse
Pacific Palms Healthcare
04.2023 - 02.2025
LVN Charge Nurse
Marlora Post Acute Rehabilitation Hospital
05.2016 - 04.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
OUR LADY OF FATIMA UNIVERSITY, PHILIPPINES
Associate of Science - Associate of Health Science
FAR EASTERN UNIVERISTY, PHILIPPINES
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