Paola Calvillo
Desert Hot Springs
Summary
New grad RN.Compassionate LVN with extensive experience at Eisenhower Health, skilled in medication administration and clinical documentation. Proven ability to enhance patient care through effective communication and teamwork. Recognized for mentoring new staff and promoting a positive work environment, ensuring high-quality care and patient satisfaction. Bilingual in Spanish, fostering cultural competence.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LVN
Eisenhower Health
03.2016 - Current
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patients regularly, swiftly identifying any changes in condition and addressing concerns promptly.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Promoted a positive work environment among nursing staff through collaboration, open communication, and support.
- Managed time efficiently during busy shifts by multitasking effectively without compromising quality of care.
- Mentored new LVN hires through the orientation process, sharing expertise to support their integration into the team successfully.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans tailored to patients'' needs.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
LVN
Angel View
10.2010 - 02.2016
- Worked with disabled children, provided total care, including g-tube feedings, tracheostomy care and suctioning.
- Administered medications accurately and in a timely manner, ensuring proper treatment for various conditions.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patients regularly, swiftly identifying any changes in condition and addressing concerns promptly.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Demonstrated strong clinical judgment by assessing symptoms quickly and prioritizing appropriate interventions accordingly.
- Enhanced patient care by providing compassionate and individualized attention, leading to improved health outcomes.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing -
College of The Desert
Palm Desert, CA01-2025
LVN -
California Nurses Educational Institute
Cathedral City, CA01-2010
Skills
- Medication administration
- Clinical documentation
- Patient intake
- Charting and documentation
- Direct patient care
- HIPAA compliance
- Staff supervision
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- EKG administration
- Cultural competence
- Staff direction and task delegation
- Certified Spanish translator
Certification
- Registered Nurse-California Board of Nursing
- Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - California Board of Nursing.
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
Nursing Excellence Nominee 2023 and 2024
Nominated by management twice in a row for nursing excellence in clinical setting.
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
LVN
Eisenhower Health
03.2016 - Current
LVN
Angel View
10.2010 - 02.2016
Associate Degree in Nursing -
College of The Desert
LVN -
California Nurses Educational Institute
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