NATALIE MELGAR, LVN
Los Angeles
Summary
Dedicated LVN with solid clinical care background and leadership drive. Seeking role to utilize skills in team environment and enhance patient outcomes.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LVN - PEDIATRIC EMERGENCY
Children's Hospital Los Angeles
03.2023 - Current
- Direct patient care to pediatric patients in emergency settings, ensuring comfort and safety during procedures.
- Medication and treatment administration as prescribed and ordered by provider, close monitoring of patients for potential side effects or changes in condition.
- Use of time management to attend to patients in a timely and safe manner.
- Monitor, track, and convey important patient information to providers to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Coordinate patient transfers to other facilities.
- Work with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Perform collection of samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests including blood draws, swabs, and urine catheterizations.
- Provide diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
- Respond to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
LVN - OB/GYN
Cedar's Sinai
08.2020 - 02.2023
- Provided nursing care in a clinical setting.
- Managed scheduling for one to two providers for regular visits and minor procedures.
- Turned over rooms and managed the flow of clinic days.
- Worked and maintained professional relationships with outside providers, pharmaceutical techs, and clinics to ensure patient care.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, responding to patient emails, and assisting in appointment scheduling.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies by use of AutoClave.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
- Assisted with appointments and discharges.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
LVN - URGENT CARE
Cedar's Sinai
03.2020 - 08.2020
- Provided direct patient care in a fast-paced urgent care setting, ensuring timely assessment and treatment of COVID-19 patients.
- Adapted quickly and safely to Covid-19 protocols and safety measures.
- Administered vaccinations and conducted health screenings for individuals presenting with COVID-19 symptoms.
LVN - INJECTION CENTER
Cedar's Sinai
08.2019 - 02.2020
- Administered injections and medications including allergy medications and testosterone.
- Maintained accurate patient records and updated medical histories for efficient care coordination.
- Managed injection clinic days alone, processing up to 20 patients per day.
PATIENT CARE REPRESENTATIVE
Cedar's Sinai
06.2015 - 08.2019
- Managed appointments and surgery schedule for the Los Angeles Dodgers and Los Angeles RAMS physician.
- Maintained professionalism while communicating with A-List athletes and actors via telephone, email, or in person.
- Processed insurance information for appointments and procedures.
- Scheduled pre-op and post-op appointments.
Education
LVN LICENSE -
American Career College
Lynwood, CA12.2018
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA - undefined
King/Drew Medical Magnet High School
Compton, CA06.2004
Skills
- Clear communication
- Team leadership
- Patient care coordination
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Critical Thinking
- Strong Interpersonal Skills
- Flexible problem-solving
- Emotional intelligence
Certification
- Licensed LVN
- BLS Certified
- IV/Phlebotomy Certified
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
LVN - PEDIATRIC EMERGENCY
Children's Hospital Los Angeles
03.2023 - Current
LVN - OB/GYN
Cedar's Sinai
08.2020 - 02.2023
LVN - URGENT CARE
Cedar's Sinai
03.2020 - 08.2020
LVN - INJECTION CENTER
Cedar's Sinai
08.2019 - 02.2020
PATIENT CARE REPRESENTATIVE
Cedar's Sinai
06.2015 - 08.2019
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA - undefined
King/Drew Medical Magnet High School
LVN LICENSE -
American Career College
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