Licensed Vocational Nurse with experience in behavioral health nursing. Skilled in patient assessment, medication administration, and crisis management. Committed to supporting patient recovery through effective treatment coordination and therapeutic communication.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health LVN
San Jose Behavioral Health
San Jose
03.2026 - Current
Provided nursing care to adult and adolescent patients in acute psychiatric settings.
Conducted comprehensive patient assessments and documented vital signs and condition changes.
Administered medications per physician orders while ensuring compliance with facility policies.
Performed safety rounds with frequent checks and higher-level observations.
Employed de-escalation techniques and therapeutic communication to effectively manage crises and improve patient outcomes.
Coordinated with registered nurses and interdisciplinary teams to execute individualized treatment plans.
Facilitated admissions, discharges, patient education, and therapeutic group activities to support patient recovery.
Maintained accurate electronic medical record documentation in a timely manner.
Overnight Stocker
Walmart
Gilroy
07.2022 - 03.2026
Ensured inventory accuracy and efficiently stocked merchandise in fast-paced environment.
Collaborated with team members to achieve productivity and operational targets.
Demonstrated strong time-management skills and adaptability under pressure.
Education
Vocational Nursing - Vocational Nursing Program
Carrington College
San Jose, CA
09-2025
Associate of Science - Health Sciences
Gavilan College
Gilroy, CA
12-2023
Skills
Behavioral health nursing
Crisis management
Patient assessment
Medication administration
Vital signs monitoring
Therapeutic communication
Daily living activities
Electronic medical records
Team collaboration
Bilingual: English and Spanish
Patient advocacy
Certification
Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), State of California Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), California Department of Public Health