Melissa Cortez
Palmdale
Summary
Patient- centered License Vocational Nurse with high integrity, seeking a position to utilize my acquired skills. Committed to providing safe and high-quality patient care. Passionate about health education to promote the quality of life.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Palmdale Regional Medical Center
03.2023 - 04.2025
- Perform comprehensive and focused assessments.
- Provide patient education.
- Accurate documentation.
- Comprehensive chart review and escalate abnormal findings in a timely manner.
- Adapts to rapidly changing work environments.
- Familiar with analyzing lab values.
- Maintain a clean and functional work environment to prevent the risk of hospital acquired infections.
- Provide support to patients with psychiatric medical history.
- Safety prevention interventions.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Ellison John Transitional Care Center
01.2023 - 03.2023
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Prevented medication errors by meticulously reviewing physician orders and administering medications as prescribed.
Education
Vocational Nursing Certificate -
Antelope Valley College
06.2022
High School diploma -
Palmdale High School
06.2013
Skills
- Excellent communication and critical thinking skills
- Ability to prioritize tasks
- Capable of working independently and with a team
- Knowledgeable in cultural diversity
- Multitasking skills
Certification
- NCLEX-PN passed, 12/01/22
- Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers (BLS), 04/01/27
- IV Therapy and Blood Withdraw passed, 12/01/22
Timeline
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Palmdale Regional Medical Center
03.2023 - 04.2025
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Ellison John Transitional Care Center
01.2023 - 03.2023
High School diploma -
Palmdale High School
Vocational Nursing Certificate -
Antelope Valley College
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