HEATHER GOMEZ
Yuba City
Summary
Dedicated and qualified Licensed Vocational Nurse with experience in providing exceptional personal care services and administering medication. Skilled in recording vital signs, assisting with daily living activities, and maintaining a positive and organized work environment. BLS certified with excellent leadership qualities and a strong ability to prioritize tasks effectively. Seeking to leverage my clinical experience and cultural competency as a Licensed Vocational Nurse in a rewarding healthcare role.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Vocational Nurse
River Valley Care Center
05.2025 - Current
- Monitored vital signs regularly, promptly reporting any abnormalities or changes to nursing staff.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Assisted nursing staff with daily tasks, increasing efficiency and maintaining high-quality care.
- Provided emotional support for patients experiencing difficult medical situations, enhancing their overall well-being during treatment periods.
- Promoted a safe and comfortable environment for patients by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining cleanliness standards.
- Administered medications safely and accurately, ensuring proper treatment for each patient.
- Maintained detailed patient records to facilitate accurate documentation and timely communication among healthcare professionals.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Cedar Grove
04.2025 - Current
- 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.
- Strengthened infection control measures by strictly following hand hygiene protocols and utilizing personal protective equipment when necessary.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Safeguarded patient confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA regulations and maintaining secure medical records.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
Certified Nurse Assistant
The Fountains Skilled Nursing
12.2022 - 05.2023
- Take and record patients' vital signs
- Provide residents with exceptional personal-care services including ADL's
- Assisted residents in bathing, nail care, mouth care, hair care, feeding and toileting
- Make and change beds
- Empty catheter bags
Education
Associate of Science - Licensed Vocational Nursing
Butte College
Oroville, CA05-2025
Skills
- Medication administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Clinical judgment
- Direct patient care
- Mental health support
- Compassionate care
Certification
- BLS certified 2024-06-05
- IV therapy 2025-02
Timeline
Licensed Vocational Nurse
River Valley Care Center
05.2025 - Current
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Cedar Grove
04.2025 - Current
Certified Nurse Assistant
The Fountains Skilled Nursing
12.2022 - 05.2023
Associate of Science - Licensed Vocational Nursing
Butte College
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