Sarah Rodriguez
Turlock
Summary
Dynamic LVN Unit Manager with extensive experience at San Luis Care Center, excelling in medication administration and patient education. Proven track record in developing individualized care plans and enhancing patient recovery outcomes through compassionate care and effective collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. Committed to maintaining high standards of patient safety and infection control.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LVN Unit Manager
San Luis Care Center
01.2001 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in patient conditions for timely interventions.
- Assisted in developing individualized care plans to enhance patient recovery outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on health management, medication usage, and post-discharge care.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive patient care services.
- Trained and mentored junior nursing staff on best practices and patient safety standards.
- Implemented infection control measures to maintain a safe environment for patients and staff.
- Evaluated patient progress regularly, adjusting care strategies to meet evolving health needs.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Prevented medication errors by meticulously reviewing physician orders and administering medications as prescribed.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts
Fresno, CA09-2019
No Degree - Nursing
Modesto Junior College
Modesto, CA11-2006
Skills
- Medication administration
- Geriatric care
- HIPAA compliance
- Vital signs monitoring
- Catheter care
- Compassionate care
- Patient care
- Clinical judgment
- Patient education
- Direct patient care
- Infection control
- Patient assessment
- Healthcare software proficiency
- Documentation accuracy
- Diabetes management
- Workflow coordination
- Treatment plan implementation
- Care plan development
- Anatomy
- Nursing processes
- Reporting and documentation
- Care plans
- Intravenous therapy and blood withdrawal certification
- Patient and family communication
- HIPAA guideline adherence
- Postoperative care
- Vital signs
- Caregiving skills
- Immunization administration
- Patient assessments
- Emergency response
- Wound care
- Medication dispensing
- Clinical documentation
- EMR / EHR
- Patient management
- Transcribing orders
- Care planning
- End-of-life care
- Pain management
- Counting narcotics
- PCC EMR software
- Caring for wounds
Certification
- IV Certified
- Infection Preventionist Certificate
- BLS CPR
Timeline
LVN Unit Manager
San Luis Care Center
01.2001 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts
No Degree - Nursing
Modesto Junior College