Louis Dane Arreola
San Diego
Summary
Credentialed Licensed Vocational Nurse offering 10 years of experience providing compassionate care in Skilled, Long-term and Hospice Nursing environment. Cares for patient of all ages with exceptional clinical, interpersonal and time management abilities. Licensed in California. Diligent about helping people of all backgrounds with diverse healthcare needs. Top skills in nursing leadership, communication, medication administration and wound care. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Quality Assurance Nurse
Magnolia Post Acute Care
El Cajon
07.2023 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of patient care to ensure quality standards were being met.
- Maintained accurate records of all patient care activities and reported any discrepancies to the supervisor.
- Developed and implemented best practices for providing quality care to patients in accordance with applicable regulations.
- Ensured that medical staff was adhering to established protocols and procedures related to patient safety and quality assurance.
- Monitored patient outcomes and developed strategies for improving processes and services based on findings.
- Performed periodic audits of patient charts to ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
- Investigated complaints from patients or their families regarding perceived lapses in quality of care received.
- Provided guidance, education, and training sessions for nursing staff on quality assurance topics such as infection control, medication management, documentation accuracy.
- Identified areas where improvements could be made in order to increase the overall level of patient satisfaction.
- Collaborated with other departments within the healthcare facility in order to develop new policies and procedures related to quality assurance initiatives.
- Analyzed data related to patient outcomes in order to identify trends that may indicate deficiencies in clinical practice or processes.
- Participated in interdisciplinary meetings focused on developing strategies for improving the delivery of safe, high-quality care.
- Reviewed incident reports generated by nursing personnel concerning potential violations of protocol or procedure.
- Evaluated performance improvement plans designed by medical staff members aimed at increasing compliance with existing standards.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Magnolia Post Acute Care
El Cajon
09.2021 - 07.2023
- Coordinated, tasked and supervised nurses and ancillary staff based on staffing requirements.
- Coordinated and performed patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
- Directed unit staff and promoted quality care for diverse patients.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare specialists to devise, implement and modify plans of care defining patient outcome goals
- Built and maintained strong working relationships between nursing department and other disciplines.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Organized and delegated tasks during rapid response and high-pressure code situations.
- Audited patient charts in real-time, verifying accuracy and completion of information.
- Distributed assignments to RNs, LPNs and resident advisors, guided work and delivered training to promote proper care standards for patients.
- Advised, coached and mentored experienced and student nurses on medical issues, crisis management and appropriate nursing interventions.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Aspire Home Healthcare
San Diego
03.2021 - 09.2021
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Cared for patients' acute and chronic wounds by changing dressings and applying medicated compounds.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Inserted, cared for and removed patients' catheters and monitored fluid output.
- Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
Medical Records Director
Balboa Nursing & Rehab Center
San Diego
06.2020 - 02.2021
- Created and maintained facility documents and records, maintaining accuracy while managing sensitive data.
- Implemented new hire training to further develop skills and initiate discussions on task prioritization.
- Reviewed and assessed staff processes, reducing hazards posed for residents and staff while promoting regulatory compliance.
- Arranged and managed medical record filing, retrieval and transfers per established guidelines.
- Maintained accurate records and reports regarding patients' histories and progress, services provided and other required information.
- Evaluated the quality and integrity of electronic chart data.
- Developed and maintained clear policies for every step of medical record creation, validation and filing.
- Consistently served as liaison between collecting agencies and medical facilities, developing professional relationships through quick problem resolution and response to questions.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Balboa Nursing & Rehab Center
San Diego
09.2012 - 01.2018
- Maintained patient charts and confidential files.
- Tested glucose and administered injections.
- Skillfully performed suture removals for patients of all ages.
- Organized, updated and maintained over 200 patient charts.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight and height.
- Prepared for HIPAA and JCAHO reviews, ensuring required brochures and pamphlets were available to patients in all clinics.
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
- Often commended for maintaining the safety, respect and dignity of residents.
- Worked as part of team to ensure proper care of body mechanics and safety of patient.
- Provided quality nursing care in accordance with resident care policies and procedures.
- Obtained vitals for a floor of 25 patients per shift.
- Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.
Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow.
Responsible for primary care, case management and medication management.
Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Life House San Diego
San Diego
11.2011 - 11.2013
- Read and recorded temperature, pulse and respiration.
- Completed and submitted clinical documentation in accordance with agency guidelines.
- Prepared patient rooms prior to their arrival.
- Collected urine and fecal samples.
- Directed patients in prescribed range of motion exercises and in the use of braces or artificial limbs.
- Positioned residents for comfort and to prevent skin pressure problems.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities and/or changes in patients' health status to nursing staff.
- Assisted with ADLs.
- Provided patients and families with emotional support.
- Promoted personal and co-worker safety.
- Participated in the maintenance of safe conditions within the facility and other related areas.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
UNP MEDICAL COLLEGE
2011
Skills
- Medication administration expert
- Skilled in conducting physical examinations
- Bi-lingual in English and Tagalog
- Culturally sensitive
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Enthusiastic caregiver
- Diabetes, Hospice and Stroke Patient Care
- Wound cleaning/care expertise
- Acute and rehabilitative care
- Body mechanics knowledge
- Document coordination
- Authorization input
- EHR expertise
- Record requests
- Client relations
- Work well independently
- Administrative support
- Data entry
- Medical recordkeeping
- Database management
- Team management
- Planning and coordination
- Progress Monitoring
- Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Risk Management
- Interdepartmental Functions Coordination
Affiliations
- Philippine Nurses Association
Certification
Expiration Date: 08/31/2024
- Licensed Vocational Nurse (California)
License Number: VN 289891
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
References
- Emma Koob - Co-worker - Balboa Nursing and Rehabilitation Center - 303-625-3432
- Sofia Galvan - Medical Records Assistant - Balboa Nursing and Rehabilitation Center - 619-616-5759
- Yanet Bahena - Social Services Assistant - Balboa Nursing and Rehabilitation Center - 619-857-9945
Timeline
Quality Assurance Nurse
Magnolia Post Acute Care
07.2023 - Current
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Magnolia Post Acute Care
09.2021 - 07.2023
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Aspire Home Healthcare
03.2021 - 09.2021
Medical Records Director
Balboa Nursing & Rehab Center
06.2020 - 02.2021
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Balboa Nursing & Rehab Center
09.2012 - 01.2018
Certified Nursing Assistant
Life House San Diego
11.2011 - 11.2013
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
UNP MEDICAL COLLEGE