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Registered Nurse Medical

Location:
Los Angeles, CA, 90255
Posted:
June 07, 2013

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Resume:

M A R I A C O N T R E R A S, LV N

**** ******** ***., ********** ****, CA 90255

323-***-**** ~ *************@***.***

SUMMARY Q U A L I F I C AT I O N S

OF

Bilingual (English and Spanish) LVN with more than three years of hands-on LVN experience.

License Vocational Nurse (LVN), State of California; currently serve as LVN Supervisor for Belmont Village.

Certificate of Completion, License Practical Nursing Program, College of Saint Mary Omaha, NE.

Strong background in diabetes management, monitoring insulin as well as patients’ reactions to medications.

Experienced supervising multiple nursing assistants and other caregivers.

Skilled in performing non-sterile dressings, breathing treatments and care of colostomy bags.

Demonstrated track record of operating multiple medical devices including G-Tube Pump; suction machine; O2

concentrator and oxygen tanks; Nebulizers, Pulse Oximetry; and Apnea Monitor.

Demonstrated ability to work well independently as well as part of a larger team.

Superior time management, organizational and written and verbal communication skills.

Technically proficient with Microsoft Office suite.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Belmont Village of Westwood – Westwood, CA 2009-Present

LICENSE VOCATIONAL NURSE SUPERVISOR

Supervise multiple nursing assistants and other caregivers.

Frequently monitor patients’ health, including vital signs, insulin and reaction to changes and medications.

Perform non-sterile dressings, breathing treatments and care of colostomy bags.

Manage emergencies as their arise using best practices of medical care.

Ensure all medications and supplies are in stock.

American Private Duty – Studio City, CA 2008-2009

LICENSE VOCATIONAL NURSE SUPERVISOR

Provided nursing care to a ventilator-dependent pediatric patient and worked closely with a registered nurse.

Provided ventilator and tracheotomy care, including breathing treatments, medications and daily feedings.

Operated multiple medical devices including G-Tube Pump; suction machine; O2 concentrator and oxygen

tanks; Nebulizers, Pulse Oximetry; and Apnea Monitor.

Maintained and ordered medical supplies.

E D U C AT I O N C E R T I F I C AT E S

AND

Certificate of Completion, License Practical Nursing Program, College of Saint Mary Omaha, NE; 2005

License Vocational Nurse (LVN), State of California

Certified in CPR; IV Therapy/Blood Withdrawal; and Ventilator operation



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