Laura Montalvo Terrazas
Bakersfield
Summary
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
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Adventist Health Hospital
02.2022 - 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.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Promoted patient safety through vigilant monitoring of vital signs and reporting any abnormalities to the appropriate healthcare provider promptly.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
Patient Registration Representative
Bakersfield Heart Hospital
06.2019 - 12.2019
- Verified insurance coverage to confirm patient coverage for necessary medical services.
- Gathered demographic and insurance information to register patients for medical appointments.
- Imaged and scanned patient and registration documentation into electronic patient records.
- Demonstrated adaptability in handling high-volume periods while maintaining a calm demeanor, resulting in efficient service delivery during peak hours.
Medical Assistant
Kern Behavioral Health And Recovery Services
01.2018 - 06.2019
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
Medical Assistant
Kern Medical
11.2014 - 07.2017
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Assisted physicians with various procedures, ensuring comfort and accuracy for optimal patient outcomes.
Medical Assistant
Comprehensive Blood & Cancer Center
01.2011 - 12.2014
- Performed EKGs and other diagnostic tests, contributing to accurate and timely diagnoses.
- Assisted in minor surgical procedures, ensuring sterile environment and patient comfort.
- Administered medications and injections as prescribed, adhering strictly to protocols for patient safety.
Medical Assistant
Cheng-Tsung Yeh MD
02.2006 - 12.2010
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
Education
Certificate - Vocational Nursing
High Desert Medical College
Bakersfield, CA08.2021
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Clinical judgment
- Nursing processes
- Emergency Response
Certification
- Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - CA Board of Nursing.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
- Intravenous Therapy Certification
Timeline
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Adventist Health Hospital
02.2022 - Current
Patient Registration Representative
Bakersfield Heart Hospital
06.2019 - 12.2019
Medical Assistant
Kern Behavioral Health And Recovery Services
01.2018 - 06.2019
Medical Assistant
Kern Medical
11.2014 - 07.2017
Medical Assistant
Comprehensive Blood & Cancer Center
01.2011 - 12.2014
Medical Assistant
Cheng-Tsung Yeh MD
02.2006 - 12.2010
Certificate - Vocational Nursing
High Desert Medical College
- Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - CA Board of Nursing.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
- Intravenous Therapy Certification
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