Sandra Alfaro
ad426o@r.postjobfree.com
EXPERIENCE
Kindred Healthcare Santa Ana, CA
LVN, Med-Surg May 2023-Present
Provide nursing care within scope of license for assigned patients according to established nursing standards and hospital policies and procedures under direct supervision of Registered Nurse. Provide appropriate pain management techniques and educate patients and families regarding pain management. Interpret data about the patient;s status in order to identify each patient’s age specific to needs and provide care needed by the patient group. New Orange Hills (acquired by Orange Coast Post Acute) Orange, CA LVN, Sub Acute and Post Acute February 2015-December 2019 Executed interventions in accordance with care of plan/treatment within scope of practice. Admission/Discharge support. Obtained Dr’s orders by phone. Performed wound dressing/monitoring and care. Blood glucose monitoring and insulin administration. Gastrostomy/Jejunum/Nasogastric tube feeding/medication administration and care. Urinary catheterization insertion/care and irrigation, supra-pubic catheter care. Ileostomy/colostomy care. Administered inhalation/Vest therapy. Oral, nasal and ventilator/tracheostomy suctioning and care. Provided comfort/end of life care. Provided appropriate pain management and techniques. Administered tuberculin purified protein derivative test/reading. Recognized indications of impending emergencies and initiated appropriate action. Upheld facility policies and procedures. Trained new LVN hires and managed CNA’S. Premier Healthcare Laguna Niguel, CA
LVN, Pediatric Homecare August 2013-March 2015
Executed Physician’s prescribed plan of care and compliant documentation of care. Executed Physician’s prescribed plan of care and compliant documentation of care. Monitored health care issues and concerns. Administer medications, treatments, therapies and monitored for adverse reactions. Gastrostomy Jejunum medication/feedings and care. Seizure precautions/monitoring and safety precautions. Tracheotomy suction/care. Apnea monitor. ADL’s. Identified patient and family educational needs and participated in the development of a teaching plan. LICENSE AND CERTIFICATES
Current Licensed Vocation Nurse, State of California Current Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers IV Therapy and Blood Withdrawal Certificate