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PATRICIA DE LA CRUZ LVN
Victorville, CA, USA 92395
acw7w2@r.postjobfree.com
Professional Summary:
I am an energetic and motivated Licensed Vocational Nurse with over 22 years of experience. I am skilled in providing patient care in the following areas: Hospital In-Patient; Medical-Surgical Unit, Orthopedics, Telemetry, Transplant Unit, Emergency Room, Urgent Care, Pediatrics, Geriatrics, Internal Medicine, Family Practice, OB/Gynecology, Urology, Home Health, Private Duty Nursing, Complex Case Manager and Medical Office Management.
Professional Experience:
Sept 2015 to Present
Heritage Victor Valley Medical Group, Victorville, CA
LVN Complex Case Manager
Responsible for all new patient assessments and care planning, responsible for home visits, Coordination of patients in need of transplants, cardiocom program, assist with ensuring that all patients receive the needed help and assistance with their medical needs
June 2013 to Sep 2015
Maxim Healthcare Services, Victorville, CA
Staff Licensed Vocational Nurse
Responsible for direct patient care in home setting, some tasks include Respiratory treatments, trach care and airway management, Weekly trach replacements, GJ-tube feeding and care managements, observing for reportable changes to RN case manager and Physician,
November 2010 to May 2012
Lakeside Urgent Care Burbank, CA
Staff Licensed Vocational Nurse
Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care, performed all patient care in an urgent care basis for all age groups. Assist MD with all procedures and patient exams.
November 2008 to November 2011
Interlink Home Health and Hospice Pomona, CA
Licensed Vocational Field Nurse
Responsible for patient/family teaching of disease processes, home safety and preventions of re-hospitalization.
November 2009 to September 2011
Nightingale Home Health Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Licensed Vocational Field Nurse
Duties were the same as Interlink Home Health Agency.
October 2003 to October 2008
Pomona Valley Hospital/ER Pomona, CA
Licensed Vocational Staff Nurse
I quickly identify and evaluate patients presenting with asthma, appendicitis and cardiac crisis. My responsibilities include performing all patient care in emergency situation, within my scope of practice. I was responsible for all care for all age groups, toddlers, children, adolescent’s, adults and geriatrics, also, patients with dementia and psychological crisis.
December 2001 to October 2003
Riverside Community Hospital Riverside, CA
Licensed Vocational Staff Nurse
Worked in Float Pool; Medical Surgical Department, Telemetry, Surgical Orthopedics, Transplant unit, and ER Holding. Responsible for all patient care in all areas, monitor cardiac monitor, trach/vents, head injuries, pain, wound or surgical site, hemovac and Jackson Pratt drains, CPM, Traction, Casts, Foley Catheter, and IV line.
May 1994 to December 2001
Prime Care Medical Group of Inland Valley Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Clinical Operations Manager
Directed the daily operations of the facilities which included; recruitment, enrollment, budgeting and instruction. Supervised Clinical Office Manager for Family clinics, Pediatrician, Internal Medicine, Urgent Care and Radiology Dept. Supervised over 60 employees and 12 Physicians.
Education and Training:
2013 CTU, Colorado Springs, CO
Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Management
Graduated 05/2016
1995 Concord Career College San Bernardino,
Licensed Vocational Nurse
1993 North-West College Pomona, CA
Medical Assistant
1989 San Antonio College Walnut, CA
General Education
Pomona Adult School Pomona, CA
Certified Nurse Aide
1985 Garey High School Pomona, CA
High School Diploma General Education