Yadanira Gomez
West Covina
Summary
Dynamic Licensed Practical Nurse with extensive experience at Kaiser Permanente, excelling in medication administration and patient education. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through compassionate care and effective communication. Skilled in clinical documentation and infection control, consistently advocating for patient needs while fostering a collaborative healthcare environment.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Language
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
12.2021 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to the nursing team.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.
- Delivered culturally competent care that respected diverse patient populations'' unique values, beliefs, and traditions.
- Assisted in management of patient flow in busy settings, reducing wait times and improving efficiency.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms, and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients.
Private Duty LVN /Certified Medical Assistant
El Proyecto Del Barrio
08.2018 - 12.2021
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders and established protocols.
- Monitored patient vital signs, documenting changes for timely medical intervention.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Educated patients and families on health management, medication adherence, and recovery strategies.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Streamlined communication between healthcare providers, facilitating timely treatment plans and decision making.
- Assisted in patient assessments, ensuring accurate medical history documentation.
- Coordinated with other healthcare professionals for patient referrals, ensuring a seamless transition and continuation of care.
Education
Nursing License - Nursing
Career Development Institute
Los Angeles, CA09-2015
High School Diploma -
Pomona Secondary High School
Pomona, CA06-1996
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- HIPAA compliance
- Compassionate care
- Clinical judgment
- Patient assessments
- Health education
- Patient relationship building
- Emergency response
- Care planning
- Preventive care
- Caregiving skills
- Pediatric care
- Verbal and written communication
- Patient safety protocols
- Cultural competence
- Documenting incidents
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Responsible and dependable
- Vital signs monitoring
- Family communication
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
12.2021 - Current
Private Duty LVN /Certified Medical Assistant
El Proyecto Del Barrio
08.2018 - 12.2021
Nursing License - Nursing
Career Development Institute
High School Diploma -
Pomona Secondary High School