EDNA TORRES CRUZ

**-*** **** **.

Apt. ****

Waianae, HI 96792

Cell # - 916-***-****

acqn5l@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

To obtain a position as a Licensed Vocational / Practical Nurse.

CERTIFICATES

Licensed Vocational / Practical Nurse (LVN/LPN) – Current CA and HI Licenses

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

IV Therapy & Phlebotomy

Medical Administrative Assistant

CPR - BLS (Basic Life Support) for Healthcare Providers

EDUCATION

2008 Nightingale School of Nursing - LVN 101 Callan Ave., San Leandro, CA 94577

2008 NCP College of Nursing - IV Therapy & Phlebotomy 21615 Hesperian Blvd., Hayward, CA 94541

2007 Prime Career College - CNA

4640 Northgate Blvd. #145, Sacramento, CA 95834

1999 Ohlone College - Phlebotomy

43600 Mission Blvd., Fremont, CA 94539

1997 Eden Area ROP - Medical Administrative Assistant 26316 Hesperian Blvd., Hayward, CA 94545

1993 Ohlone College – Associate Degree – Natural Science 43600 Mission Blvd., Fremont, CA 94539

1990 Washington High School – Diploma

38442 Fremont Blvd., Fremont, CA 94536

CONTINUING EDUCATION

2008 Safety with Psychiatric Patients Garfield Psychiatric Center

2008 OSHA, HIPPA, Confidentiality CCRMC Contra Costa Regional Medical Center

2008 Gangs and Safety in Department of Mental Health CMF-DMH California Medical Facility-Prison/DMH

2008 Elder Abuse and Patient Rights

Kyakameena Skilled Nursing Center

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

10/08-11/08 Asian Health Center Flu Clinics Oakland Hotel

08/08-09/08 Garfield Psychiatric Center

06/08-08/08 Contra Costa Regional Medical Center (OB/Peds, M/S)

05/08-06/08 California Medical Facility/DMH Prison Orientation

02/08-11/08 Kyakameena Skilled Nursing Center (M/S)

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE

Vital signs; IV therapy; phlebotomy; wound treatment; all types of medication administration - oral, topical, subcutaneous, intramuscular, intravenous injections; immunizations; EKG; breathing/nebulizer treatments; lab specimen collection; diagnostic/therapeutic/minor surgical procedure assistance; emergency resuscitation procedures in cardiac and/or pulmonary arrests (BLS CPR), patient education.

EMPLOYMENT

12/2013 - Present RCM Health Care Services (A Division of RCM Technologies,

Inc. – Honolulu, HI

LPN - School Nurse

Duties: Promote and protect the optimal health level of all students; develop guidelines for the management of illness and injury; provides training to designated staff on the recognition of signs and symptoms of illness and disease; performs nursing procedures such as blood glucose monitoring, seizure care, ventilator, tracheotomy care, gastrostomy feedings, and catheterizations as well as medication administration as ordered by a health care provider; performs health assessments and participates in Individualized Education Plan (IEP) development as well as Individualized Healthcare Plan (IHP) and other services for students’ physical, behavioral or mental health concerns; maintain, evaluate and interpret cumulative medical health records to accommodate the individual needs of each student; promotes and assists in the control of communicable diseases through infection control and immunization programs, early intervention, as well as monitoring, reporting and follow-up of contagious diseases; provides health education and counseling to help prevent teen pregnancy, sexually transmitted diseases, tobacco use, alcohol and substance abuse as well as other health related issues and wellness programs impacting student education; recommend provisions for a healthy school environment that is conducive to learning.

10/2013 - Strategic Resources, Inc. ( SRI ) - San Antonio, TX

LPN - Respite Care Provider

Duties:

Level I - Depending upon eligible Exceptional Family Member (EFM) needs, the provider provides short-term, direct care as per parental instruction. The Care Provider at Level I provides assistance with daily living skills such as bathing, feeding, toileting, lifting/positioning, and dressing, as well as, provides supervision to ensure the safety of the client with special needs. The provider works closely with families with children who are physically, mentally, emotionally, developmentally and/or intellectually challenged and other similar validated conditions. The provider assures that the health, safety, and behavioral, nutritional, and recreational needs are met during the time of care. The provider observes and supervises EFM activities and performs or requests emergency assistance as required.

Level II - A Respite Care Provider at Level II performs the duties of the care provider at Level I, as well as supports the EFM’s specials needs as described in the EFM panel report to prevent retrogression in the EFM’s learning process while under the respite provider’s care. Care Providers at Level II manage clients who may display behaviors which are difficult to manage including tantrums and noncompliance to instructions and requests while under their care. They provide assistance with daily living skills and provide supervision to ensure the safety of the client and those they interact with to include redirecting or intervening as needed.

Level III - A Respite Care Provider at Level III performs the duties of the Care

Providers I and II, as well as support the EFM’s physical well being as described by the client’s EFM panel report. Respite care at this level are for EFM’s who have conditions such as, but not limited to, asthma, seizures, diabetes, and those who need special assistance with food intake. Care providers at this level have technical knowledge and skills to assist EFM’s with the above conditions, experience or training with clients with special needs. They may be required to provide one-toone assistance with daily living skills and provide supervison and care.

Level IV - A Respite Care Provider at Level IV performs all duties of the Care Provider I, II, and III levels, and more importantly, is equipped to provide respite care to family members. Providers assist with conditions such as severe continuous seizure activity, tube feeding, suctioning of tracheotomy, and life threatening or chronic condition requiring frequent hospitalization or treatment.

04/2012 - 05/2013 United States Army Garrison Fort Hunter Liggett Medical Aid Station through Vesa Health and Technology, Inc. – Jolon, CA

LVN

Duties: Obtain patient history and pertinent family history; assist in identifying patient needs and implementing the plan of care; document care given and patient’s response in the medical record as appropriate; prepare, position and transfer patients for physical examination; carry out prescribed nurse practitioner and physician assistant orders and document in patient medical records; communicate pertinent patient data to NPs, PAs, and other HCPs as appropriate; possess knowledge of actions and usual dosages of most commonly used emergency drugs and their location; recognize and initiate appropriate measure in emergency situations; assist patient regarding prescribed medications/therapies/diagnostic procedures that must be accomplished; assess patient knowledge level, implement plan of instructions and record patient demonstrated level of understanding; submit prepared documents provided in clinic’s SOP before end of assigned shift; participate and monitor quality of care according to professional standards and established procedures; respond to telephone inquiries regarding healthcare services and/or follow-up ancillary reports; assist with related administrative tasks; recognize the need for emergency measures when indicated, promptly seek the assistance of the Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, and assist in resuscitation procedures in cardiac and/or pulmonary arrest; prepare, administer and document actions taken specific to commonly prescribed oral, topical, subcutaneous, intramuscular, and/or intravenous medications as permitted by approved local facility policies and procedures; observe and document patient’s response to medication administered and report and noted change in patient’s condition to the Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant; perform simple procedures as needed using aseptic and sterile fields as the medical situation warrants.

02/2012 - 03/2012 Gramercy Court – Sacramento, CA

LVN – Charge Nurse

Duties: Complete and file required recordkeeping forms/charts upon the resident’s admission, transfer, and/or discharge; receive telephone orders from physicians and record on the Physician Order Form; chart nurses’ notes in an informative and descriptive manner that reflects the care provided to the resident, as well as the resident’s response to the care; fill out and complete accident/incident reports and submit to Director as required; chart all reports of accidents/incidents involving residents, follow established procedures; report all discrepancies noted concerning physician’s orders, diet change, charting errors, etc. to the Nurse Supervisor; perform routine charting duties as required and in accordance with established charting and documentation policies and procedures; prepare and administer medications as ordered by the physician; order prescribed medications, supplies, and equipment as necessary, and in accordance with established policies; ensure that narcotic records are always accurate; review medication cards for completeness of information, accuracy in the transcription of the physician’s order, and adherence to stop order policies; provide leadership to nursing personnel assigned to shift/unit; make periodic checks to ensure that prescribed treatments are being properly administered by certified nursing assistants and to evaluate the resident’s physical and emotional status; monitor seriously ill residents as necessary; obtain sputum, urine and other specimens for lab tests as ordered; take vital signs, TPR’s, etc. as necessary; review residents’ care plans for appropriate resident goals, problems, approaches, and revisions based on nursing needs; maintain the confidentiality of all resident care information including protected health information and report all known and suspected incidents of unauthorized disclosure of such information.

06/2009 - 08/2011 Sacramento Post-Acute Skilled Nursing Center – Sacramento,

CA

LVN – Charge Nurse

Duties: Participates in narcotic count; sets up, dispenses and documents all resident medications; responsible for maintaining orderly medication cart, medication room and accurate medication administration records; monitors the daily care of all residents; performs skilled nursing tasks as defined by company policy and procedure and as allowed by state law; exercises independent discretion in responding to resident emergencies, determining need for and contacting emergency services and/or physician and family, as appropriate; documents observations, concerns, changes in resident conditions, incidents and/or accidents and ensures that follow-up documentation occurs until issue is resolved; reports observations, concerns and changes in resident condition to administrator or DON; communicates resident needs and concerns to family members and physicians; records and implements physician orders, following approriate procedures for fax and telephone orders; ensures that information and interventions recorded on resident service plans are implemented by caregivers; receives reports from caregivers during and before end of shift; receives report from outgoing charge nurse; gives report to oncoming charge nurse.

07/2007 - 12/2007 Private Home Care Services – Sacramento, CA

Caregiver / Home Care Attendant

Duties: Provides assistance with cooking, feeding, bathing, toileting, dressing, grooming, incontinence care and other personal hygiene needs, medication reminders; drives resident to doctor appointments; provides companionship and Dementia assistance.

04/2007 - 07/2007 Jalta Home Care Services – Lincoln, CA

Caregiver / Home Care Attendant

Duties: Provides assistance with cooking, feeding, bathing, toileting, dressing, grooming, incontinence care and other personal hygiene needs, medication reminders; drives resident to doctor appointments; provides companionship and Dementia assistance.

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