Patient Care Vocational Nurse

JERMAINE C. GARCIA, RN/BSN 562-***-****

Garden Grove, CA

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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Recent Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) graduate with over 16 years of experience as a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN). Throughout my nursing education, I continued to work 20 hours per week in a skilled nursing facility, demonstrating strong time management, dedication, and commitment to patient care. Known for excellent communication and collaboration with healthcare teams, a compassionate, client-centered approach, and the ability to adapt and learn quickly in dynamic healthcare environments. EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Cum Laude) - CNI College, Santa Ana, CA • 2025 Diploma in Vocational Nursing - Concorde Career College, Garden Grove, CA • 2008 LICENSE & CERTIFICATIONS

Registered Nurse # 95411334 – CA Board of Registered Nursing • 02/2025 to Current Licensed Vocational Nurse #235358 – CA Board of Vocational Nursing & Psychiatric Technicians • 06/2008 to Current CPR for Health Care Workers – American Heart Association • 4/20/2023-4/20/2025 ACLS/PALS Certification - American Heart Association • 3/2025-3/2027 Public Health Nursing Certification

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

SNF LVN Supervisor - Rowntree Gardens Stanton, CA • Sept 2008 – March 2017; 08/2022 – 1/2025 Attentive and detail oriented in providing patient care:

• Prepares records accurately, maintains them in a timely fashion and with confidentiality at all times

• Orders and oversees correct administering of medications, maintains records on narcotics, ensures destruction of medication according to the policy and procedure guidelines established by the Dept. Of Health, and maintained records

• Monitors level of care, continually assessing resident care needs, adjusting and interventions as appropriate

• Reviews and makes changes accordingly in assignments and provides patient-care assistance to staff Excellent communication skills:

• Ensures the timely exchange of essential information-both verbally and in writing- for the provision of quality resident's care

• Reviews daily resident report and assignments with Caregivers on their assigned stations

• Meets with assigned staff to provide input and receive feedback on progress toward assigned responsibilities

• Performs resident assessments routinely and as conditions warrant, informs doctors, family members, and appropriate QG manager(s) of any changes of conditions

Clinical Case Coordinator - Excellence Home Health Provider, Inc., Los Alamitos, CA • 04/2017 to 06/2022 Effective and adept in managing cases and referrals:

• Reviewed and assessed patients’ clinical diagnosis, medical records, medications, procedures, and clinical courses

• Proactively evaluated the services provided by clinicians to each case, conference, record assessment, discussed and verified impressions

• Instructed and guided clinicians to promote more effective performance and delivery of quality home care and services

• Provided patients’ care as the priority, always available before, during, and after operating hours in supporting clinicians by acting as their back-up and on-call when needed

• Assisted clinicians efficiently in establishing immediate and long-term therapeutic goals in setting priorities and developing plan of care

Diligent and effective communication skills:

• Interviewed and assessed patient information in determining home care needs

• Consulted with physicians, nurses, social workers, discharge planners, and other disciplines to establish a coordinated home care plan

• Interviewed for and processed intake information from patients, family members, or care providers Efficient and organized in handling the administrative functions of the company:

• Carried out the scheduling and rotation of 30 staff members, prioritizing the care and needs of all patients

• Provided administrative support to 7 company directors while working closely with the Clinical Case Director, ensuring all patients needs were met

• Answered inquiries over the phone, email, or in writing from patients, prospective patients, case referrals, clinicians, and staff members

• Contacted insurance carriers/providers regarding medical eligibility and benefits

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