Maria Gonzalez
Signal Hill
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated CA Licensed Vocational Nurse with over 8 years of experience in delivering comprehensive nursing care and administering medications and treatments in alignment with established protocols. Expertise in the nursing process includes assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Proven ability to lead patient education initiatives and tailor treatment programs that enhance individual well-being. Committed to fostering a safe and supportive environment for patients from diverse backgrounds, prioritizing satisfaction and holistic wellness in every interaction.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Marlora Post Acute Rehabilitation Hospital
03.2024 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols ensuring patient safety and compliance.
- Monitored vital signs and recorded changes, providing timely updates to healthcare teams for optimal patient care.
- Assisted in developing individualized care plans, adapting strategies based on patient needs and progress.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes through effective communication and coordination.
- Implemented infection control procedures, significantly reducing the risk of healthcare-associated infections among patients.
- 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.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
PACS
08.2017 - 02.2024
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Strengthened infection control measures by strictly following hand hygiene protocols and utilizing personal protective equipment when necessary.
- Facilitated effective communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care during transitions between facilities or levels of care.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
Sales Associate
Finish Line
09.2015 - 12.2015
- Built customer loyalty and retention by delivering excellent shopping experiences.
- Worked to meet or exceed special targets for credit card applications, special donations and specific product promotions.
- Answered customer questions about products and services, helped locate merchandise, and promoted key items.
- Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
Sales Associate
Home Depot
04.2015 - 07.2015
- Built customer loyalty and retention by delivering excellent shopping experiences.
- Worked to meet or exceed special targets for credit card applications, special donations and specific product promotions.
- Participated in team meetings and training sessions regularly for continuous professional development within the retail industry.
- Answered customer questions about products and services, helped locate merchandise, and promoted key items.
Education
Vocational - Nursing
Angeles Institute
Artesia, CA04.2017
High School Diploma -
Woodrow Wilson High School
Long Beach, CA06.2014
Skills
- Strategic planning
- Responsible and Dependable
- Patient care management
- Patient support
- Patient care expertise
- Knowledge of dementia management
- Comprehensive physical assessment
- Strong interpersonal skills in family settings
- Thorough patient evaluations
- Clinical observation
- Critical Thinking
- HIPAA Compliance
- Immunization Administration
- Patient Charting
- Diabetes management
- Patient Education
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Patient relationship building
- Infection Control
- Vital signs monitoring
Languages
Spanish
Timeline
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Marlora Post Acute Rehabilitation Hospital
03.2024 - Current
Licensed Vocational Nurse
PACS
08.2017 - 02.2024
Sales Associate
Finish Line
09.2015 - 12.2015
Sales Associate
Home Depot
04.2015 - 07.2015
High School Diploma -
Woodrow Wilson High School
Vocational - Nursing
Angeles Institute