Rosa Gonzalez Varela
Maywood
Summary
Experienced with patient care and clinical procedures, ensuring adherence to medical protocols and standards. Utilizes effective communication and teamwork to support healthcare staff and optimize patient outcomes. Track record of managing patient assessments, administering medications, coaching and teaching peers and assisting in defusing altercations. Prepared to advance career and make meaningful contributions with commitment and drive.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinic LVN
Altamed Medical Group
07.2017 - Current
- Promoted infection control practices within the clinic setting, leading to a decrease in communicable illnesses among staff and patients alike.
- Demonstrated adaptability and resilience during periods of high patient volume, effectively managing multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining a focus on delivering quality care to each individual served.
- Mentored new LVN staff members to ensure proper training and integration into the clinic''s workflow, promoting a cohesive team environment.
- Enhanced clinic efficiency by assisting in the coordination of patient appointments and scheduling.
- Reduced medical errors by maintaining detailed and accurate documentation of patient information, treatments, and outcomes.
- Enhanced patient comfort levels during procedures by explaining processes thoroughly beforehand while also addressing any concerns or questions that arose throughout their visits confidently.
- Conducted initial interviews with new patients to gather comprehensive medical histories, enabling physicians to make informed diagnostic decisions more quickly than before.
- Ensured patient satisfaction through compassionate and attentive nursing care.
- Participated actively in continuous professional development opportunities offered within the clinic network to stay up-to-date on industry best practices related to LVN responsibilities specifically.
- Increased clinic effectiveness by managing supplies inventory levels and ensuring timely restocking when needed.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
LVN/MDS
Del Rio Convalescent Center
01.2010 - 07.2017
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Assisted with initial patient assessment
- Daily Documentation & Reporting of patient conditions
- Demonstrated strong clinical judgment when assessing patients, prioritizing needs, and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Assisted with Gastrostomy care & Feeding
- Administered medication such as insulin and monitored patients' responses to detect problems.
- Coped effectively with mental and emotional challenges of positions by remaining centered on patients' needs and delivering quality care.
- Assisted with Wound care and accurate documentation of careplans
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Followed Infection Control technique
- Communicated effectively with patients and family members to convey important instructions and discuss treatments.
Assistant Manager
DBA Burgerking Cimms
01.2005 - 01.2010
- Delegate shift responsibilities for up to 14 employees; evaluate employee performance, made recommendations on performance improvement
- Handle customer concerns and complaints & ensure all customers had an outstanding experience
- Take initiative to immediately report violations of safety, sanitation or security policies to restaurant management & perform short-term solutions
- Responsible for daily accounting activities & cash management for restaurant, including bank deposits
- Set an example for staff by working hard to model desired behavior, conducive to a fun and stimulating environment
- Provide coaching to under-performing staff & reaffirm company standards of performance
- Train new-hires; helping to develop & guide employees along a scheduled success plan
- Demonstrate patience and a positive attitude with guests, while balancing restaurant operations during peak hours
Education
Vocational Nursing Diploma -
American Career College
Los Angeles, CA05.2012
Skills
- Behavioral health support/ Behavioral assessment
- Diabetes management
- Clinical judgment
- Staff supervision
- EMR / EHR /Documenting incidents
- HIPAA protocols
- Patient relationship building
- Clinical documentation
- Geriatric care/Preventive care
- Immunization administration
Certification
- IV Therapy and Blood Withdrawal
- Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - CA Board of Nursing.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
Professionaloverview
Creative and outgoing individual seeking a career in a professional organization to grow. Energized by the team environment focus on solving complex issues for a positive resolution. Dedicated and well-qualified healthcare professional with NSF & MDS experience. Excel in working independently & with team. A dependable, knowledgeable and professional whose attention to detail in documentation and chart maintenance led to MDS assistant and employee of the month. Highly adaptive, flexible style, efficient and competent work with diverse patient populations. Demonstrate a solid understanding of regulatory compliance with Medicare and Medical System.
Timeline
Clinic LVN
Altamed Medical Group
07.2017 - Current
LVN/MDS
Del Rio Convalescent Center
01.2010 - 07.2017
Assistant Manager
DBA Burgerking Cimms
01.2005 - 01.2010
Vocational Nursing Diploma -
American Career College
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