Joanne Almaguer

Lancaster, CA • PHONE: 661-***-**** • ad2jgf@r.postjobfree.com

PROFILE

Licensed vocational nurse seeking entry-level position to build upon my educational foundation and provide compassionate & nurturing approach to patient care. Strong organizational skills and ability to meet tasks in a timely matter. I am eager to be in an environment that will challenge and allow me to engage and maximize my interpersonal skills and dedication in the healthcare setting.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATES

Licensed Vocational nurse certificate, Antelope Valley College; Lancaster, CA August 2022 Bachelor of Public Health, Los Angeles, CA June 2015 BLS Certificate and IV & Blood draw certified

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

Antelope Valley Hospital September 2021-August 2022 Student Nurse Intern

• Worked with an RN to deliver comprehensive, compassionate care to 2-5 patients

• Performed and charted head to toe assessment, administer medications and monitored patient vitals, changes in condition and overall wellbeing

• Delivered support with activities of daily living and personal hygiene

• IM, Subcutaneous, & intradermal injections

• Rotation Experience: Neurology/stroke Unit, Labor/delivery, Pediatrics WORK EXPERIENCE

Licensed Vocational Nurse, Leona Valley Recovery center: January 2023- Present

• Assisted in identification of medical, emotional, and social needs of the client throughout the treatment process.

• Assessed medical and psychological problems and reported significant findings to the physician.

• Completed initial medical and nutritional assessment, and chemical dependency and suicide history.

• Monitored self-medication program and provided appropriate education to all staff and clients in the treatment program.

• Provided regularly scheduled medical lectures to clients.

• Helped in orientation and training of nursing staff.

• Conducted health screenings and monitored detox patients. Bilingual Consumer Service Specialist, North Los Angeles Regional Center: August 2018 -2021

• Provide community resources to families through a variety of methods.

• Work collaboratively with consumers, families, other support staff to develop program plans, and monitor program results.

• Maintains required case records active by coordinating reviews on a yearly basis. Behavioral Intervention Specialist, Extera Public Schools: October 2016- November 2017

•Provide one-on-one in school services to youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder and related disorders emphasizing on improving independence, diminishing negative behaviors, and ensuring highest quality of life.

• Practice ABA techniques to help youth increase appropriate behaviors.

•Monitor, evaluate, and help gather data to assist school personnel in reconstructing behavior plans to meet immediate needs.

Internship experience: Gerinet Healthcare Hospice-240 hours

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