Michelle Guevara
Los Angeles
Summary
Dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care with a strong foundation in healthcare principles and a passion for continuous learning and professional growth. Possesses a solid understanding of fundamental medical practices and essential nursing skills, including patient monitoring and basic clinical procedures. Eager to leverage and further develop these competencies in the Licensed Vocational Nurse role, contributing to a compassionate and efficient healthcare environment. Committed to enhancing patient outcomes through effective communication and teamwork.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Nurse
Santa Anita Convalescent Hospital
08.2024 - 09.2024
- Leadership: demonstrated patient advocacy, assisted charge nurse in care, promoted positive patient outcomes via interdepartmental collaboration.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Enhanced patient care by accurately documenting vital signs, medical histories, and relevant information.
Student Nurse
Whittier Hospital Medical Center
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Maternal Newborn: applied focused health assessment and competent care for prenatal and postnatal clients, promoting maternal-infant health.
- Pediatrics: provided child-centered care, interacted with patients and families, collaborated with interdisciplinary team to prioritize child well-being.
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting any changes to experienced nursing staff.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed, ensuring patient safety and well-being.
- Performed regular rounds to check on well-being of patients.
Student Nurse
Rio Hondo Subacute and Skilled Nursing
05.2024 - 06.2024
- Medical Surgical: performed blood glucose tests, provided tracheostomy care, suctioning, assisted with wound care, obtained vital signs.
Student Nurse
San Gabriel Valley Medical Center
03.2023 - 05.2023
- Mental Health Experience: Conducted focused health assessments, applied therapeutic communication techniques, observed and supported therapy sessions, and ensured a safe, supportive environment for patients.
- Applied critical thinking skills to identify changes in patient conditions, initiating timely interventions as needed.
Student Nurse
Royal Vista Care Center
03.2023 - 04.2023
- Medical Surgical: assisted with patient and wound care, helped with activities of daily living, administered medication, changed g-tubes
Education
Associate of Occupational Science - Vocational Nursing
Stanbridge University
09.2024
Associate of Science - Associates of Science in Behavioral Science
Pasadena City College
Pasadena, CA06-2021
Associate of Science - Associates of Science in Natural Science
Pasadena City College
Pasadena, CA06-2021
Skills
- Client Education/Instructing
- Therapeutic Communication
- Patient Safety & Risk Management
- Time Management
- Vital signs monitoring
- Wound care
- Basic life support
- Catheter care
- Infection control
- Patient hygiene
- Patient safety and risk
- Medication administration
- Team collaboration
Certification
- Licensed Vocational Nurse #753727
- Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians
ADDITIONAL LANGUAGES
Spanish / Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Student Nurse
Santa Anita Convalescent Hospital
08.2024 - 09.2024
Student Nurse
Whittier Hospital Medical Center
06.2024 - 08.2024
Student Nurse
Rio Hondo Subacute and Skilled Nursing
05.2024 - 06.2024
Student Nurse
San Gabriel Valley Medical Center
03.2023 - 05.2023
Student Nurse
Royal Vista Care Center
03.2023 - 04.2023
Associate of Occupational Science - Vocational Nursing
Stanbridge University
Associate of Science - Associates of Science in Behavioral Science
Pasadena City College
Associate of Science - Associates of Science in Natural Science
Pasadena City College
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