Experience

Windsor Skilled Nursing & Rehab Centers

• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Licensed Vocational Charge Nurse

  • 2022 - Present

  Concord, California, United States Provides nursing care under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse or Physician, in accordance with the legal scope of practice and within established standards of care, policies, and procedure; Mentors and fosters a constructive environment that helps students and new LVNs build confidence in their skills, knowledge, and abilities • Prepares and administers medication subcutaneously, intramuscularly, topically, or orally; Acquires prior authorization for drugs, completes electronic… Show more Provides nursing care under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse or Physician, in accordance with the legal scope of practice and within established standards of care, policies, and procedure; Mentors and fosters a constructive environment that helps students and new LVNs build confidence in their skills, knowledge, and abilities • Prepares and administers medication subcutaneously, intramuscularly, topically, or orally; Acquires prior authorization for drugs, completes electronic pharmacy scripts, and responds to inquiries of patients, physicians, and other members of the healthcare team • Evaluates and monitor the patient’s status and notify the physician and other health care professionals for proper disposition; Performs, reports, and documents patient observations and nursing activities in inpatient and hospital records • Gathers clinical information and applies the appropriate medical guidelines, policies, procedures, and clinical judgments to render coverage; Receive, transcribe, and carry out physicians’ orders • Educates patient and responsible party on the process of examinations, tests, and medical procedures clearly and professionally to alleviate fear and anxiety; Assists the Registered Nurse in identifying patient family learning needs and implements appropriate measures • Manages wound care and performs catheterization, enemas, nasogastric tube insertions, and irrigations. Care for tracheostomy, jejunostomy, colostomy, and chest tubes Show less



San Miguel Villa

• Colombia
• Hospitality

• LVN Staff Nurse

  • 2021 - Present

  Held responsible for overseeing patient care while adhering to established policies and procedures, and supervisory responsibility to nursing assistants • Provides direct nursing care to various medical conditions with emphasis on patient teaching, care coordination, corresponding interventions, and other delegated tasks; Completes lab requests, scheduling procedures, and providing patient education • Obtains prior authorization for medications, completes electronic pharmacy scripts, and… Show more Held responsible for overseeing patient care while adhering to established policies and procedures, and supervisory responsibility to nursing assistants • Provides direct nursing care to various medical conditions with emphasis on patient teaching, care coordination, corresponding interventions, and other delegated tasks; Completes lab requests, scheduling procedures, and providing patient education • Obtains prior authorization for medications, completes electronic pharmacy scripts, and responds to phone calls from patients, physicians, and other members of the healthcare team; Reviews, access, and abstracts medical records, ensuring the accuracy of documentation of daily operation • Assists in administering the nursing process to patients, including data collection in an ongoing systematic manner and implementing individual care plans as directed by the Registered Nurse or provider; Administer medications and treatment in a timely manner • Monitors and record patient’s information such as vital signs, weight, and changes in patient’s medical chart; Obtains specimens, reports, and updates records on resident’s conditions Show less



Contra Costa Regional Medical Center & Health Centers

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Outpatient/Inpatient Physical Therapy Aide

  • 2013 - 2021

  Coordinated with physicians, physical therapists, care coordinator, and vendor for the approval of patient’s wheelchair, by Medicare procedure • Supervised prescreening functional mobility assessment for patient’s wheelchair evaluation according to Medicare guidelines; Verified patient insurance and coverage status and Medicare eligibility • Documented in the medical record a complete and accurate summary of physical therapy care given, inclusive of mobility exercises performed and… Show more Coordinated with physicians, physical therapists, care coordinator, and vendor for the approval of patient’s wheelchair, by Medicare procedure • Supervised prescreening functional mobility assessment for patient’s wheelchair evaluation according to Medicare guidelines; Verified patient insurance and coverage status and Medicare eligibility • Documented in the medical record a complete and accurate summary of physical therapy care given, inclusive of mobility exercises performed and appropriate observation; Performed group therapy for adults with mental health issues • Assisted in cognitive activities, including organizational skills, self-awareness, social interaction, planning skills, and community skills training under therapist observation; Reported observations made during treatment and changes in patient’s health concerns to the treating PT and OT • Maintained and monitored supplies, ordering and managing arranged purchase orders and ensuring stocks of required items for daily use Show less