Licensed Vocational Nurse
Resume:
JUAN PAREDES
San Francisco, CA. *****
Telephone: 415-***-****
Email address: *****************@*****.***
CAREER OBJECTIVE
Proactive professional with over 3 years experience of serving HIV/AIDS and Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Population, with proven knowledge of case management, advocacy, and social services. Eager to apply skills and deliver positive impact in a growing Organization.
EXPERIENCE
MNHC, San Francisco, CA
Nurse Case Manager, May 2017-Present
Provide client initial and follow-up Psychosocial Assessments and also assess client needs for concrete services such as financial benefits, housing, transportation and other social services.
Refer client or key family member to community resources to provide timely access to services such as financial assistance, legal aid, housing, job placement or education.
Monitor, evaluate, and record client progress according to measurable goals described in treatment and care plan.
Collaborate with other professionals to evaluate client’s' medical or physical condition, assessing client needs, to develop/implement treatment plan.
Identify environmental impediments to client progress through interviews; review of patient records and by doing home and hospital visits when required.
Ensure client attends medical appointments by supporting him through phone call reminders and making arrangement for transportation/coordinating escort services when required.
Constant teaching to client to promote adherence to HIV treatment ant to avoid heath risk behavior in order improve health outcomes and to achieve viral suppression.
Support client to get access to mental health care when appropriate.
Client’s Hospitalization follows up by checking SFGH client’s chart in Epic System when client is hospitalized at SFGH or checking directly with Health Care Facility; also by contacting client upon discharge to clarify instructions/medications prescribed and to ensure client will have a f/u appointment with CE Health Provider ideally in one week or less.
On Lok Senior Health Services, San Francisco CA
Medication Nurse, Jun 2007- Oct 2016
Assess patient status and notify physicians of clinical changes.
Administer medicines, accurately and timely, using MAR System (Administered injections, monitored medication effectiveness results and other treatment as required); as well as constant teaching, and support to patients and family members.
Process medication orders using Pace Link System.
Maintain an accurate account of the controlled medications per established Policies and Procedures.
Identify promptly actual and potential medication errors, and follow up properly in order to correct system processes.
Develop excellent technical/communication skills and good rapport with people from diverse cultural, religious, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Interact with other Departments regarding patient care.
Maintain adequate supply of over the counter medication in Clinic.
Keep records and other necessary paperwork in a timely manner in compliance with Company Policies and Procedures or manufacturer.
Train new employees and participate in Company trainings as needed.
EDUCATION
City College of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA
LVN Nursing (Oct 2006)
PROFESIONAL AND PERSONAL ATRIBUTES
Recipient of Stellar Performance Award for Perfect Attendance.
Team player focused in giving the best care to Patients and meeting deadlines.
Proven record of reliability and responsibility.
Highly motivated to achieve quality results.
Detail oriented, with punctual work habits.
Enjoys learning new skills.
Stable work history with good performance reviews.
ADITIONAL SKILLS
Bilingual Spanish-English
Familiar with NextGen, Pacelink and MAR System
Knowledgeable of ADAP enrollment process.
Computer Literacy
Customer Service
CERTIFICATION
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Contact this candidate