LARISSA PINEDA
Canoga Park,CA
Summary
Patient-focused Licensed Vocational Nurse with expertise in leading interdisciplinary teams within fast-paced clinical environments. Well-versed in planning and directing daily functions and improving delivery of patient care. Excellent communicator to align nursing services with patient needs.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Residential Lead Nursing Supervisor
CENTRE FOR NEURO SKILLS
03.2023 - Current
- Mentored new staff members, fostering teamwork and improving unit efficiency.
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Increased quality of care by participating in ongoing professional development opportunities such as workshops, conferences, and online courses.
Assistant Manager
ST ANTHONY MEDICAL CENTERS
01.2022 - 03.2023
- VFC Vaccine Coordinator and Immunization Champion
- Manage over 300 patients to attain controlled blood pressure readings
- Provide direct nursing care, clinic administration, patient flow coordination and supervision of clinic staff
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted physicians in performing diagnostic tests and procedures to facilitate prompt diagnosis and treatment.
Charge Licensed Vocational Nurse
HEALTHY POINT HOME ICF-DDN
03.2018 - 01.2022
- Chart changes in patient conditions and discuss concerns with supervising health care providers
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Educated patients on disease management, self-care techniques, and wellness strategies to improve long-term health outcomes.
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nursing
Pasadena City College
Pasadena, CA12-2025
Associate of Science - Health Sciences
Glendale Community College
Glendale, CA06-2023
Vocational Nursing License -
College of Nursing & Technology
Reseda, CA09.2017
Skills
- Clinical leadership
- Disease prevention education
- Medication administration
- Patient care oversight
- Staff mentoring and coaching
- Patient education and advocacy
Certification
- BASIC LIFE SUPPORT (BLS) CERTIFICATION FOR HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS, 12/2021, Critical Care Training Center
- IV THERAPY & BLOOD WITHDRAWAL CERTIFICATION, 01/2022, Critical Care Training Center
Awards
- Rose Leal Clinical Excellence 2024 Nominee- This CNS award honors the late Rose Leal, a beloved former employee, and recognizes one employee yearly for their exceptional contributions to CNS.
- RMT Employee of the Month - Awarded 6 times 2023,2024
Languages
Spanish
Timeline
Residential Lead Nursing Supervisor
CENTRE FOR NEURO SKILLS
03.2023 - Current
Assistant Manager
ST ANTHONY MEDICAL CENTERS
01.2022 - 03.2023
Charge Licensed Vocational Nurse
HEALTHY POINT HOME ICF-DDN
03.2018 - 01.2022
- BASIC LIFE SUPPORT (BLS) CERTIFICATION FOR HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS, 12/2021, Critical Care Training Center
- IV THERAPY & BLOOD WITHDRAWAL CERTIFICATION, 01/2022, Critical Care Training Center
Associate of Science - Registered Nursing
Pasadena City College
Associate of Science - Health Sciences
Glendale Community College
Vocational Nursing License -
College of Nursing & Technology
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