Paloma Moreno
Woodland
Summary
Adaptable, responsible, and compassionate professional seeking valuable experience in the medical field while leveraging a strong work ethic to make a meaningful contribution to community health. Eager to support healthcare initiatives and collaborate with dedicated teams to enhance patient care and well-being. Authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer, ready to embrace opportunities that foster personal and professional growth.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Carlton Senior Living
04.2023 - Current
- Monitor, assess and respond to patients changing health and condition.
- Coordinate and evaluate medical needs and/or activities of daily living to formulate and provide a safe, balanced, and adequate program of care for changing needs.
- Provide necessary medication administration and treatments as ordered by the physician that may include but are not limited to, wound care, catheter care, colostomy and ileostomy care and oxygen administration.
- Administer oral, topical, rectal, subcutaneous and/or intramuscular injections I'm a timely manner with appropriate orders and documentation.
- Implemented preventive measures such as pressure ulcer risk assessment tools, turning schedules, support surface selection recommendations to minimize the occurrence of new wounds in at-risk patients
- Educated patients on proper wound care techniques, prevention strategies, nutrition for optimal healing, and signs of infection or complications
Medication Technician
Carlton Senior Living
03.2016 - 04.2023
- Reviewed patient progress to document effects of any prescribed medication
- Interacted with patients and monitored vital signs during time of admission to report details to registered nurse.
- Unpacked, sorted, counted and labeled all incoming medications to keep optimum inventory levels.
- Turned and repositioned patients to prevent bedsores
- Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
Education
Nursing - Trade school
Blake Austin College
Vacaville, CA12.2022
High School Diploma - undefined
Woodland High School
Woodland, CA06.2015
Medical Assistant - undefined
Cambridge Junior College
Woodland, CA01.2015
Skills
- Catheter maintenance
- Skilled nursing facility experience
- Geriatric patient care
- Administrative proficiency
- Computer skills
- Infection control measures
- Medication Administration
- Patient education
- Proficient in administering injections
- Care plans
- Clerical experience
- Wound management
Certification
- CPR Certification
- BLS Certification
- Medical Assistant
- LPN February 2023 to September 2024
Additional Information
- Fluent in reading, writing and speaking clearly and logically in English and Spanish.
- Certified in CPR and Basic First Aid
- Experienced in tutoring, mentoring and supervising elementary age students, administering injections, giving EKGs
- Knowledge of EHR
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Carlton Senior Living
04.2023 - Current
Medication Technician
Carlton Senior Living
03.2016 - 04.2023
High School Diploma - undefined
Woodland High School
Medical Assistant - undefined
Cambridge Junior College
Nursing - Trade school
Blake Austin College