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Yajaira Ponce,LVN

Stockton

Summary

Highly-motivated vocational nurse with desire to take on new challenges, and deliver exceptional patient care. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Tice Valley Post Acute
08.2024 - Current
  • 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.
  • Advocated for patients'' needs effectively, working closely with healthcare providers to develop and implement appropriate care plans.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.

Student Vocational Nurse

Carrington College Clinical Rotations
07.2021 - 07.2022

Brookside Care Center - Stockton, CA

Casa Coloma Health Care Center - Rancho Cordova, CA

SJ Health - Stockton, CA

Manzanita Healthcare Center - Carmichael, CA

  • Operated under direction of licensed nursing professionals and pursued opportunities to learn new skills.
  • Performed vital signs, including temperature, pulse, respiration rate and blood pressure readings.
  • Supported personal hygiene needs of patients and monitored fluid input and output for permanent records.
  • Demonstrated strong leadership skills as a team lead, effectively communicating with nursing staff to coordinate daily tasks and delegate assignments to the clinical group.
  • Prioritized patient needs and delivered high-quality nursing care by managing multiple tasks, adapting to changing situations,and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.

Medical Assistant

Stockton Children's Clinic
02.2019 - 03.2020
  • Accomplished all tasks related to being a Medical Assistant within a fast paced clinic
  • Scheduled appointments for patients through phone and in person interactions
  • Performed triage on patients, including vital signs monitoring, and provided comprehensive assistance throughout all aspects of patient care
  • Conducted interviews with patients to gather medical history, chief complaints, and vital signs
  • Served as a conduit between patients and physicians, effectively communicating concerns, condition updates, and refill request to ensure seamless treatment process.

Education

Certificate - Vocational Nursing

Carrington College
Sacramento, CA

Certificate - Medical Assisting

Carrington College
Stockton, CA

Skills

  • Professional bedside manner
  • Wound care and irrigation
  • Multitasking and prioritizing
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Medication administration
  • Clear communication
  • Empathetic and compassionate
  • Data entry
  • Geriatric care
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Charting and documentation
  • Direct patient care

Certification

  • VN license #743148 (valid through: Aug. 2025)
  • CPR/BLS certified | American Heart Association (valid through: June 2026)
  • IV & Blood withdrawal certified

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Tice Valley Post Acute
08.2024 - Current

Student Vocational Nurse

Carrington College Clinical Rotations
07.2021 - 07.2022

Medical Assistant

Stockton Children's Clinic
02.2019 - 03.2020

Certificate - Vocational Nursing

Carrington College

Certificate - Medical Assisting

Carrington College
Yajaira Ponce,LVN