Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) Skilled Care

Tamara Genie Martinez

Claremont, CA 909-***-**** ********@*****.***

Compassionate and detail-oriented Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) seeking a position in a patient-focused healthcare environment where I can utilize my clinical skills, dedication, and commitment to quality patient care. Bilingual in English and Spanish with strong experience in skilled nursing and long-term care settings.

Licenses & Certifications

●Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) – California

●Basic Life Support (BLS) Certified – American Heart Association

●Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certified – American Heart Association

Clinical Skills

●Nursing Process & Patient Assessments

●Medication Administration & MAR Documentation

●Care Planning & Risk Management

●Admissions & Transfer Documentation

●SBAR Communication

●Incident Reports & Progress Notes

●Psychotropic Consent Forms

●Blood Glucose Monitoring & Insulin Administration

●Infection Control & Isolation Precautions

●Medicare Weekly Skilled Documentation

●PointClickCare (PCC) & Quick ADT

●Pharmacy Orders & Medication Renewals

●Vital Signs Monitoring

●Patient & Family Communication

●HIPAA Compliance

Professional Experience

LVN Charge Nurse

Mesa Glen Care Center- Glendora, CA -4/2023-6/2026

West Covina Healthcare Center- West Covina, CA -Perdiem

Responsibilities & Achievements

●Provided direct patient care in skilled nursing facility (SNF) settings while maintaining patient privacy, dignity, and safety.

●Administered medications accurately according to physician orders and documented administration on the Medication Administration Record (MAR).

●Performed blood glucose monitoring and insulin administration per physician orders and established protocols.

●Monitored vital signs and assessed residents for changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians of abnormal findings.

●Followed infection control procedures, including proper hand hygiene, PPE use, and isolation precautions.

●Completed nursing documentation including progress notes, SBARs, incident reports, transfer forms, admissions summaries, and weekly skilled Medicare documentation.

●Coordinated hospital transfers by preparing face sheets, medication summaries, and transfer documentation for EMTs and emergency personnel.

●Provided detailed patient reports to EMTs, nurses, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams.

●Followed up on pending physician orders, medication renewals, pharmacy communications, and change-of-condition monitoring.

●Assisted with COVID-19 and influenza vaccine monitoring and documentation.

●Maintained narcotic count procedures in compliance with facility policy and state regulations.

●Built positive working relationships with patients, families, physicians, and healthcare staff.

Education

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) Program

North-West College

Completed: July 2023

Psychology Studies

Mt. San Antonio College

Completed: 2019

Pharmacy Technician Program

American Career College

Completed: 2013

General Education Diploma

Covina High School

Completed: 2018

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