Open To Work
Lynette Lopez
Los Angeles
Summary
Accomplished Licensed Vocational Nurse leverages critical thinking, analysis, and medical knowledge to deliver superior care in high-pressure environments. Collaborates with physicians and multidisciplinary team members, restoring patients' health through nursing and health education processes. Maintains positive attitude in urgent, stressful situations.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1991
1991
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
LVN-SCHOOL NURSE
RCM Healthcare Services
San Diego
12.2025 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal hygiene needs.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Observed changes in patient conditions and reported any unusual findings to supervising physician or registered nurse.
- Coordinated care provided by other healthcare professionals involved in patient's care plan.
- Utilized medical instruments safely and effectively while providing direct care to patients.
- Assisted with patients' nutritional needs by setting up self-feeding assistance or directly feeding individuals with severely limited mobility.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
LVN-SUBACUTE
Sunray Health Care Center
Los Angeles
04.2023 - 10.2025
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Assisted in patient assessments and developed individualized care plans collaboratively.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate and respiration rate.
- Utilized medical instruments safely and effectively while providing direct care to patients.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds, and managed catheters.
- Assisted with the administration of injections and IV fluids to patients.
- Directed implementation of improved patient care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Promoted culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting documentation and prevention.
LVN-REHAB
Ezzy Staffing
Hawthorne
03.2022 - 05.2024
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Assisted with daily living activities to ensure patient comfort and hygiene.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to improve patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and care procedures.
- Documented patient progress and updates in electronic health records systems.
- Observed changes in patient conditions and reported any unusual findings to supervising physician or registered nurse.
- Maintained accurate patient records documenting treatments, medications administered and other pertinent information.
- Utilized medical instruments safely and effectively while providing direct care to patients.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds, and managed catheters.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues, and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Assisted with the administration of injections and IV fluids to patients.
- Worked with registered nurses to deliver comprehensive, high-quality care to patients.
LVN-PRACTICE COORDINATOR/Nephrology Nurse
USC HEALTHCARE CONSULTANT CENTER II
Los Angeles
06.2006 - 08.2008
- Administered medications and treatments per physician instructions.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team.
- Assisted in patient assessments and developed care plans collaboratively.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care delivery.
- Offered emotional support to patients, fostering a compassionate care environment.
- Coordinated care provided by other healthcare professionals involved in patient's care plan.
- 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.
- Assisted with the administration of injections and IV fluids to patients.
- Answered patients' calls to determine how to assist.
- Coordinated patient appointments and managed scheduling for healthcare services.
- Organized clinic operations to ensure smooth workflow and efficient service delivery.
- Handled patient inquiries and resolved issues to improve overall satisfaction.
- Facilitated communication between physicians, nurses, front office staff, and other clinical personnel regarding patient needs and care plans.
- Performed data entry into various systems including EHRs, PMS .
- Interpreted physician orders into correct codes used by insurance companies for reimbursement purposes.
- Monitored lab results for accuracy and completeness before releasing them to physicians or other healthcare providers.
- Ensured that all necessary forms were completed accurately and timely.
- Provided customer service for both in-person and telephone inquiries from patients, families, and other healthcare professionals.
- Coordinated medical records between internal departments and external providers.
- Served as a liaison between the practice and third party payers when resolving issues related to reimbursement or claims denials.
- Responsible for maintaining up-to-date knowledge of changes in coding guidelines or regulations impacting billing procedures.
LVN- TRANSITIONAL CARE
Nursefinders Halthcare Service
San Diego
- Provided direct patient care, including bathing, dressing, and feeding patients.
- Assisted healthcare team in monitoring vital signs and reporting changes.
- Administered medications as prescribed and documented administration accurately.
- Recorded patient information in electronic health records promptly and accurately.
- Observed changes in patient conditions and reported any unusual findings to supervising physician or registered nurse.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate and respiration rate.
- Implemented infection control measures per facility policy.
- Utilized medical instruments safely and effectively while providing direct care to patients.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds, and managed catheters.
- Assisted with the administration of injections and IV fluids to patients.
- Performed basic medical procedures such as catheterization, EKGs and phlebotomy according to established protocols.
- Directed implementation of improved patient care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives.
Education
Yes - Licensed Vocational Nurse
LAUSD
Los Angeles⁸, CA 09.2005 - 08.2006
Crenshaw H.S
Los Angeles, CASkills
- Medication administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient care coordination
- Nutritional assistance
- Patient and family communication
- Healthcare software proficiency
- Clinical documentation
- Tracking symptoms
Certification
- BSL CPR
- I.V & BLOOD WITHDRAWAL
- DSD
- CASE MANAGEMENT
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workWork Type
Part TimeContract WorkLocation Preference
RemoteOn-SiteSalary Range
$38/hr - $1000/hrTimeline
LVN-SCHOOL NURSE
RCM Healthcare Services
12.2025 - Current
LVN-SUBACUTE
Sunray Health Care Center
04.2023 - 10.2025
LVN-REHAB
Ezzy Staffing
03.2022 - 05.2024
LVN-PRACTICE COORDINATOR/Nephrology Nurse
USC HEALTHCARE CONSULTANT CENTER II
06.2006 - 08.2008
Yes - Licensed Vocational Nurse
LAUSD
09.2005 - 08.2006
LVN- TRANSITIONAL CARE
Nursefinders Halthcare Service
Crenshaw H.S