ERIKA ORTIZ
Madera, CA *****
ad5ep2@r.postjobfree.com / 559-***-****
SUMMARY
Talented Licensed Practical Nurse bringing 3+ years of experience in healthcare. Proficient in performing non-surgical procedures like breathing treatments. Familiar with documentation, recordkeeping, and compliance requirements. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications, and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities. Focused on delivering high-quality care to individuals from diverse backgrounds. Dedicated to protecting patient safety and promoting satisfaction with facility services. Kind and energetic professional with outstanding bedside manner and charting abilities. SKILLS
Uphold high standards of nursing care for a diverse population of patients varying from pediatrics to older Adults.
Providing care by performing Physical assessments, Medication Administration through G-tube,
Glucose checks, Ambulatory Assistance ADL's:
bathing/hygiene VS Documenting/Recording,
Intramuscular, Subcutaneous, Immunizations,
Nebulizer Inhalers, G-tube care, trach care
Reporting and Documentation
Patient Assessment
Emergency Response
Documenting Incidents
Counting Narcotics
Patient Evaluations
EXPERIENCE
LVN Correctional Facility / Legacy Personnel Inc. - Santa Clara, CA 04/2022 - 10/2022 Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety. Worked with registered nurses to deliver comprehensive, high-quality care to correctional patients. Demonstrate good problem-solving skills; sound judgment, Effective leadership/supervisory skills, Attention to detail, and excellent follow-through on work tasks. Able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously. perform duties as assigned. read memos, computer screens, personnel forms, and clinical and administrative documents. LVN / Rite Care Home Health - Burbank, CA 05/2021 - 02/2022 Care of an adult patient:Infection control, administering medications via G- tube and feedings Managing oxygen saturation, administering Oxygen, trach care and G-tube care Maintaining a clean circuit
Monitoring Patient's vital signs and response to medications Managing I&O via Intermittent Catheter
Incontinent management
Maintaining a safe environment, maintaining health cleanliness, managing nutritional needs, and repositioning every two hours.
LVN / Angel Care Home Health - La Crescenta, CA 01/2021 - 05/2021 infection control, administering medications via G- tub,e and feedings. Winging off the Ventilator, capping trach. EO
Monitoring patient's response to medications and tolerance to HME and Capping trach. Measuring patient's weight and height, recording Vitals. Flow sheet charting, and practice HIPPA appropriately. LVN / Maxim Healthcare Staffing Svc - Fresno, CA 08/2020 - 01/2021 Pediatric Nurse managing: Infection Control procedures, initiating safety precautions Measuring patient's weight, and height, head circumference Incontinent management
Administering medications per Dr's orders and feeds via G- tube Managing Ventilator
Refilling humidifier with water
Maintaining a clean circuit
Monitoring Patient's vital signs and response to medications. EDUCATION AND TRAINING
IV Therapy and Blood withdrawal certified 07/2020
Merced College - Merced, CA
Associate degree: LVN 05/2020
Merced College - Merced, CA
CNA training program: Nurse Assistant 12/2014
Chowchilla Avalon - Chowchilla, CA
Associate degree: Pre-nursing 05/2014
Madera Center - Madera, CA
my general education and Nursing prerequisites
High School Diploma 06/2009
Madera South High School - MADERA, CA