Kenneth Queja
Santa Maria
Summary
LVN with experience providing skilled care to diverse patient populations. Compassionate professional with great engagement skills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LVN Charge Nurse
Valley Oaks Post Acute
03.2022 - Current
- Oversaw patient conditions, administered medicine, performed interventions and took detailed records.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
Lab Tech
Lenscrafters
07.2013 - 12.2023
- Cleaned finished lenses and eyeglasses using cloths and solvents.
- Mounted and secured lens blanks or optical lenses in holding tools or chucks of cutting, polishing or grinding machines.
- Assembled eyeglass frames and lenses.
- Shaped lenses appropriately for insertion into frames.
- Used specialized tools to repair and adjust eyeglasses.
Caregiver
LivHome
06.2019 - 01.2021
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
Cashier
Gasco Gasoline
06.2012 - 08.2014
- Accurately completed charge logs and batched credit card reports at day end.
- Performed cash, card, and check transactions to complete customer purchases.
- Used POS system to enter orders, process payments and issue receipts.
- Reconciled cash drawer at start and end of each shift, accounting for errors, and resolving discrepancies.
- Conducted inventory counts by adding each item in stock and documenting in computer system.
Education
Licensed Vocational Nurse -
Allan Hancock College
Santa Maria, CA12-2021
Home Health Aid - undefined
Allan Hancock College
Santa Maria, CA02.2018
Certified Nursing Assistant Course - undefined
Allan Hancock College
Santa Maria, CA12.2017
Medical Assistant Courses - undefined
Allan Hancock College
Santa Maria, CA05.2015
High School Diploma - undefined
Santa Maria High School
Santa Maria, CA06.2008
Skills
- CPR/First Aid certified
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Sterilization of medical equipment
- Infection control protocols
- Medication administration
Certification
- Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - California Board of Nursing.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
- IV Certified
Timeline
LVN Charge Nurse
Valley Oaks Post Acute
03.2022 - Current
Caregiver
LivHome
06.2019 - 01.2021
Lab Tech
Lenscrafters
07.2013 - 12.2023
Cashier
Gasco Gasoline
06.2012 - 08.2014
Home Health Aid - undefined
Allan Hancock College
Certified Nursing Assistant Course - undefined
Allan Hancock College
Medical Assistant Courses - undefined
Allan Hancock College
High School Diploma - undefined
Santa Maria High School
Licensed Vocational Nurse -
Allan Hancock College