Ximena Zavala
Los Angeles
Summary
Compassionate, detail-oriented Licensed Vocational Nurse with experience in hematology/oncology and primary care. Proficient in patient assessment, medication administration, and coordinating care with multidisciplinary teams. Bilingual in English and Spanish, committed to delivering high-quality patient care while ensuring confidentiality and professionalism.
Overview
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Vocational Nurse/Medical Assistant
Advance Nursing Services
08.2023 - Current
- Assess and document patient vital signs and overall condition.
- Perform blood glucose testing and administer insulin as ordered.
- Administer prescribed medications within LVN scope of practice.
- Perform hourly rounds and frequent patient safety checks.
- Complete accurate end-of-shift documentation and patient charting.
- Provided wound care and dressing changes to promote healing and comfort for patients.
- Ensured security and accountability of controlled medications and narcotics to maintain compliance and patient safety.
- Coordinated patient discharge plans and follow-up care with hospitals, case managers, and social workers to ensure seamless transitions.
Medical Assistant
Cancer & Blood Specialty
02.2022 - 07.2023
- Provided front and back office support in a busy hematology/oncology practice.
- Checked patients in and out, verifying insurance and updating records to ensure smooth patient flow.
- Obtained vital signs, roomed patients, and prepared them for provider examinations.
- Administered injections and assisted physicians and registered nurses with patient care.
- Assisted during chemotherapy treatments under RN supervision.
- Scheduled appointments, answered multi-line phone calls, and created new patient charts.
- Obtained outside medical records and maintained accurate documentation to facilitate comprehensive patient assessments.
- Managed inventory and restocked chemotherapy medications and medical supplies, supporting uninterrupted patient care.
- Hematology/Oncology
Medical Assistant Intern
White Memorial Medical Center
East Los Angeles
01.2022 - 02.2022
- Supported both front and back office clinical operations.
- Scheduled patient appointments and managed check-in process to enhance patient flow.
- Obtained and documented vital signs, contributing to accurate patient assessments.
- Roomed patients efficiently in clinical settings. and chart preparation.
- Administered injections and performed Snellen vision screenings.
- Verified insurance eligibility and authorization requirements.
- Maintained accurate patient documentation, ensuring adherence to HIPAA compliance standards.
- East Los Angeles, CA
Education
Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) -
Angeles Institute
Artesia, CA02-2025
Medical Assistant Certificate -
Downey Adult School
Downey, CA02-2022
High School Diploma -
Lynwood High School
Lynwood, CA06-2021
Skills
- Medication administration
- Insulin administration
- Injections
- IV/Blood Withdrawal
- Venipuncture
- Vital signs assessment
- Glucometer use
- Specimen collection
- Patient monitoring
- Patient safety checks
- Hourly rounds
- Patient documentation
- Documentation
- Patient education
- HIPAA compliant
- Patient confidentiality
- Nursing staff support
- Leadership
Certification
- CPR/BLS Certified
- Medical Assistant Certificate
- IV/Blood Withdrawal Certification
- HIPAA & OSHA Training
License
Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), 751108
Timeline
Licensed Vocational Nurse/Medical Assistant
Advance Nursing Services
08.2023 - Current
Medical Assistant
Cancer & Blood Specialty
02.2022 - 07.2023
Medical Assistant Intern
White Memorial Medical Center
01.2022 - 02.2022
Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) -
Angeles Institute
Medical Assistant Certificate -
Downey Adult School
High School Diploma -
Lynwood High School