Compassionate LVN with expertise in medication administration, patient assessment, and infection control. Committed to enhancing patient outcomes through meticulous documentation and individualized care plans.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LVN
Forest Hill Nursing Center
10.2025 - Current
Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs for optimal health outcomes.
Assisted in developing individualized care plans tailored to patient needs.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care and recovery processes.
Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge instructions.
Documented patient progress accurately in electronic health records for compliance and continuity of care.
Provided support during medical procedures, ensuring patient comfort and safety throughout processes.
Implemented infection control protocols to maintain a safe healthcare environment for patients and staff.
Responded promptly to patient inquiries, addressing concerns effectively to improve satisfaction levels.
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.
Promoted patient safety through vigilant monitoring of vital signs and reporting any abnormalities to the appropriate healthcare provider promptly.
Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
Facilitated effective communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care during transitions between facilities or levels of care.
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.
Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
Conducted comprehensive assessments of newly admitted patients, identifying individual needs and developing tailored nursing interventions accordingly.
Educated family members on proper caregiving techniques, alleviating stressors associated with caring for loved ones at home.
Assisted physicians during examinations and procedures, ensuring safe practices were maintained throughout each encounter.
Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
Provided excellent wound care management, resulting in faster healing times for patients with complex wounds.
Safeguarded patient confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA regulations and maintaining secure medical records.
Reduced hospital readmissions by providing thorough discharge education to patients and their families.
Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
Administered medications and injections to patients.
Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
LVN
Cypress Ridge Care Center
01.2025 - 10.2025
Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
Strengthened infection control measures by strictly following hand hygiene protocols and utilizing personal protective equipment when necessary.
Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising [Job Title].
CNA
Cypress Ridge Care Center
01.2020 - 01.2025
Provided compassionate patient care and assistance with daily living activities.
Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
Assisted residents with mobility, ensuring safety during transfers and ambulation.
Maintained accurate patient records and documentation in compliance with regulations.
Education
BLS - Nursing
American Heart Association
02.2025
LVN - Nursing
Central Coast College
Salinas, CA
11.2024
Skills
Medication administration
Geriatric care
HIPAA compliance
Vital signs monitoring
Catheter care
Infection control
Mental health support
Patient assessment
Direct patient care
Clinical judgment
Documentation accuracy
Healthcare software proficiency
Diabetes management
Postoperative care
Wound care
Medication dispensing
Physical assessment
Certification
Very fluent in speaking, writing, and reading Spanish.