Carlos H. Alejandro
Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)
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About
LVN-certified and result-driven professional with rich experience in managing various aspects of healthcare operations to deliver empathetic, personalized, and high-quality care to diverse populations. Profound knowledge of medical terminology and proven history of maintaining the highest standards of professionalism, confidentiality, and integrity in all aspects of healthcare delivery. Skilled in addressing clients' concerns, navigating challenges, proposing innovative solutions, and maintaining accurate records to ensure the physical/emotional well-being of patients.
Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills; adept at collaborating and fostering relationships with multidisciplinary teams to enhance overall patient outcomes.
Experience
Charge Nurse/LVN Position - The Win Post Acute Rehabilitation Center - Santa Clara, CA
(2026-03)
Delivered safe, compassionate nursing care to 30+ residents in a fast-paced skilled nursing and rehabilitation setting. Administered oral, injectable, and topical medications while adhering to the Five Rights of Medication Administration and facility policies. Performed comprehensive patient assessments and monitored for changes in condition, promptly communicating significant findings to RN and healthcare providers.
Maximize residents' comfort by utilizing a 3-person CNA team to transport residents, respond to call lights/requests, and report patient observations to the nursing supervisor. Supervised and delegated appropriate tasks to CNAs while ensuring quality resident care and compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Accurately documented assessments, medication administration, treatments, and resident responses using PointClickCare (PCC) electronic medical records.
- Provided wound care, dressing changes, catheter care, enteral feeding support, and other physician-ordered treatments.
- Ensured strict privacy and confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA guidelines to secure resident information and the principles of the organization
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams including physicians, registered nurses, therapists, and certified nursing assistants to coordinate individualized resident care plans.
- Maintained strict infection prevention standards, patient safety protocols, HIPAA Compliance, and accurate clinical documentation,
Job Placement/Temporary Shifts - Nursa
(2023-01)
Assist up to eight elderly residents with feeding, ambulation, turning, repositioning, and personal care in a compassionate manner. Administration of ice packs, heat treatments, Sitz, and therapeutic baths for adjunct resident care. Monitor residents' stability by assessing vital signs three times during each shift, including weight measurements, to ensure their well-being.
Conduct urine tests and maintain records of intake/output information, adhering to strict infection control protocols. Streamline operations and integrity in compliance with state and federal regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Maximize residents' comfort with the usage of a 3-person CNA team to transport residents, respond to call lights/requests, and report patient observations to the nursing supervisor.
- Completed forms, report logs, and records through EHR, POC, e-PCR, and EPIC (Health-Connect) systems in real-time to maintain accurate actions and observations.
- Ensured strict privacy and confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA guidelines to secure resident information and the principles of the organization
Sabbatical - Personal
(2022-01 - 2022-12)
Remained at home during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Provided essential home health care to Father-in-Law, addressing physical and emotional needs.
Unit Assistant/Health Unit Coordinator - Kaiser Permanente - Santa Clara, CA
(2003-01 - 2021-12)
Communicated with other units and departments to support and coordinate the administrative functions of the nursing unit. Utilized the ADT system in electronic medical records to manage transfers and discharges. Managed and directed incoming and outgoing telephone calls.
Procured necessary materials and supplies for the unit while retrieving equipment and medication using the dumbwaiter system. Communicated with patients and families by attending incoming calls from the nurses' station. Led initiative in scheduling necessary follow-up appointments for patients for optimum care.
Collaborated with the discharge coordinator to seamlessly coordinate transfers to skilled nursing facilities, including the preparation of key sections of patient charts.
- Served as a go-to resource for resolving computer-related issues by assisting/instructing unit personnel in the utilization of electronic medical records and other computer systems.
- Supported Environmental Services by entering patient status information into EPIC (Health-Connect) ADT system, while welcoming and greeting new patients and families upon arrival to the unit.
- Organized and coordinated discharge schedules by communicating discharge information to family members and ensuring a smooth/timely discharge process.
- Facilitated co-pay collections by liaising with the admitting office and relaying necessary information to patients/families. Prepared discharge packets and other essential documents for patients, including maternal/baby cases.
- Coordinated and arranged for any necessary maintenance/repair of the unit's business equipment.
Education
Associate Transfer Degree - Public Health Science - Skyline College (2007)
Certification - CNA and RNA Certification - Golden Heart School of Nursing (2023)
Diploma - Santa Clara High School (1996-06-12)
