Caring LVN Seeking Full-Time Nursing Role

URSULA MARIN

Tustin, CA ***** 657-***-**** **********@*****.***

Proficient and caring nursing team member with hospital and clinical training. Offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds. I am seeking to maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges where I can provide exceptional care to patients and their families in a team-oriented business, utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Bilingual - English and Spanish

Excellent communication

Organized and detailed

Team player and Fast Learner

Patient Data Management Systems

Medication Side Effect Knowledge

Case Management

Pressure Wound Treatment

Nursing Process

Patient and Family Communication

Care Planning

Charting and Recording

HIPAA Guideline Adherence

Vital Sign Monitoring

Screening and Triaging

Wound Dressing and Suturing

Medical Paperwork Processing

Documentation

Wound Care

ADLs Assistance

Chronic Disease Management

Multi-Tasking and Prioritization

Transcribing Orders

Patient Medical Histories

LVN, 06/2021 - 02/2023

IDEAL HomeHealth – Chatsworth, CA

Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records. Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures. Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes. Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance. Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.

Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations. Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications. Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.

Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences. Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process. LVN, 05/2021 - 08/2022

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

SKILLS

WORK HISTORY

SNE HomeHealth – Whittier, CA

Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans. Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.

Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities. Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms. Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times. Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician. Administered medications and injections to patients. Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms. Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.

Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.

Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.

Staff Services Analyst/Personnel Specialist, 10/2008 - 08/2019 State Of California, Department Of Correction – Chino, CA Administrative Assistant to Director of Nursing and CEO of HealthCare Operations Completed human resource operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees. Collaborated with managers to identify and address employee relations issues. Synthesized current business intelligence data to produce reports and polished presentations, highlighting findings, and recommending changes.

Improved organizational filing systems for confidential employee records, resulting in improved accessibility and efficiency.

Created documents, correspondence and memos to update leadership and team members. Maintained optimal staffing levels by tracking vacancies and initiating recruitment and interview processes to identify qualified candidates.

Partnered with departmental managers to ascertain hiring needs and subsequently provide candidate recommendations.

Pre-screened resumes prior to sending to corporate hiring managers for consideration. Administered employee benefits programs and assisted with open enrollment. Tracked employee rosters with Excel spreadsheets for payroll Managed, maintained and distributed office supplies Performed budget analysis to control expenditures and predict future budget needs. Program Support Technician/Medical Billing Specialist, 01/2005 - 10/2008 State Of California, State Compensation Ins. Fund – Burbank, CA Attended annual continuing education seminars to obtain updated information on program development Directed automation of office procedures such as correspondence management, recordkeeping and online communications.

Remained solutions-oriented in face of complex problems to assist management and overall business direction. Logged charges and payments within state program.

Responded to customer inquiries and provided detailed account information. Entered client details and notes into system for interdepartmental access and review. Researched billing errors and discrepancies to initiate corrective action. Verified insurance of patients to determine eligibility. Analyzed complex Explanation of Benefits forms to verify correct billing of providers. Reviewed patient records, identified medical codes, and created invoices for billing purposes. Adhered to established standards to safeguard patients' health information. Generated reports and analyzed trends to maximize reimbursement and reduce claim denials. Established and checked coding procedures, monitored reports and updated internal files. Evaluated and negotiated contracts to procure favorable financial terms. Researched CPT and ICD-9 coding discrepancies for compliance and reimbursement accuracy. Motor Vehicle Field Representative, 05/2001 - 01/2005 State Of California, Department Of Motor Vehicles – Fullerton, CA Performed routine data entry or document management. Processed payments for fines and fees, maintained accurate drawers, issued receipts, and updated account balances.

Responded to requests for information from public, other municipalities or state and federal legislative offices. Stayed up-to-date on California laws and licensing requirements to complete accurate and efficient reviews. Worked closely with applicants to determine eligibility and verify accuracy and integrity of application data. Updated operational records or licensing information using computer terminals. Created documents with applicant information and verified data against state database information. Conducted exams and tests, graded responses and accurately determined licensing approvals and data verification.

Operated specialized photographic equipment to obtain photographs for drivers' licenses or photo identification cards.

Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment. Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility. Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations. Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines. Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions. BS Nursing: 07/2022

Fullerton & Cypress College - Fullerton, CA- Cypress, CA LVN: 08/2020

Concorde Career College - Garden Grove, CA

BLS, SureFire - 2023-2025

Licensed LVN - 2020

Spanish

Native or Bilingual

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