Perla Guevara
Glendale
Summary
Dedicated professional seeking a position in an organization that values compassionate care and quality service delivery. Proven expertise in providing comprehensive support and treatment for individuals facing diverse physical, mental, emotional, psychiatric, and intellectual challenges. Committed to enhancing client well-being through tailored approaches that foster dignity and respect. Eager to contribute skills and knowledge to a team focused on positively impacting the lives of those in need.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN
Momentum Valley Village
Winnetka, CA
09.2023 - Current
- Implemented personalized care plans for developmentally disabled adults, addressing individual needs and fostering a supportive environment.
- Delivered prompt resolutions during mental health and behavioral crises.
- Documented comprehensive patient data, including service plans, treatment reports, and progress notes.
- Work with the treatment team to ensure seamless coordination of client care services.
- Supports and upholds individual rights.
- Participates in Admission, Discharge Planning, and IDT meetings
- Conducted comprehensive assessments from head to toe.
- Coordinated with medical team to create, implement, and evaluate comprehensive patient care plans.
RN
Vital Hospice/Next Level Hospice
California
08.2022 - 05.2026
- Assess patient and family/caregiver needs, providing education and information relevant to the diagnosis and care plan.
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
- Listened to patients and loved ones, offering emotional support, and kindness to help with end-of-life transition.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations
LVN
Senior Living Congregate
Granada Hills, CA
02.2019 - 07.2022
- Assessment, insertion, and care of Foley catheters, NG tubes
- Administered medications via NG & G-tubes, PO, IM, SQ, intradermal, and ophthalmic routes.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity , blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Managed patient records, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
- Provide care for developmental disabled adults
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
Caregiver
Redwood Grove
Sunland, CA
06.2016 - 01.2019
- Maintained Vital Signs and Activities of Daily Living
- Reported any concerns to the nurse or administrator to prevent issues before they arose
- Engaged with residents with gentle activities including walks, board games, and reading
- Repositioned patients
Education
BSN - Registered Nurse
West Coast University
North Hollywood, CA06-2022
Diploma - Vocational Nurse
Brightwood College
Van Nuys, CA08-2018
AA - Natural science
Pasadena City College
Pasadena, CA06-2017
Skills
- Communication skills
- Critical thinking
- Vital Signs
- Supervising Experience
- Experience Administering Injections
- Medication Administration
- Creative problem-solving skills
- Bilingual English / Spanish
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient assessments
- Patient education and counseling
- Infection control measures
- Care planning
Certification
- AHA Certification
- RN License
- BC/BE
- LVN
- CPR Certification March 2025 to March 2027
Timeline
RN
Momentum Valley Village
09.2023 - Current
RN
Vital Hospice/Next Level Hospice
08.2022 - 05.2026
LVN
Senior Living Congregate
02.2019 - 07.2022
Caregiver
Redwood Grove
06.2016 - 01.2019
Diploma - Vocational Nurse
Brightwood College
AA - Natural science
Pasadena City College
BSN - Registered Nurse
West Coast University