Esperanza Luna

Dedicated and compassionate Licensed Vocational Nurse with experience providing skilled nursing care to medically complex patients in home health and private duty settings. Bilingual in English and Spanish, with strong skills in patient assessment, medication administration, care coordination, clinical documentation, and patient education. Experienced in caring for quadriplegic patients and managing tracheostomy care, suctioning, catheter management, bladder irrigation, wound care, and chronic disease management.

Committed to delivering safe, respectful, and patient-centered care.

HOME HEALTH LVN - Sanitas Home Health

(2026-06)

• Provide skilled nursing care to quadriplegic and medically complex patients in the home setting, following physician orders and individualized care plans.
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and monitor for changes in health status.
• Communicate patient concerns, changes in condition, and care updates with physicians, registered nurses, and other healthcare team members.
• Administer medications, treatments, and skilled nursing interventions according to established care plans and physician orders.
• Perform tracheostomy care, suctioning, catheter care, bladder irrigation, and wound care.
• Educate patients and caregivers regarding medications, treatments, safety precautions, and disease management.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with agency policies and regulatory standards.
• Provide compassionate, patient-centered care while promoting patient dignity, comfort, safety, and quality of life.

HOME HEALTH LVN - New Start Home Health Care Inc.

(2025-10 - 2026-06)

• Provided one-on-one skilled nursing care for a quadriplegic patient with complex medical needs while promoting dignity, comfort, safety, and quality of life.
• Managed tracheostomy care and suctioning while closely monitoring respiratory status.
• Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
• Performed bladder irrigation, Foley catheter care, and infection prevention measures.
• Monitored vital signs and promptly reported changes in patient condition.
• Supported patient and family education regarding ongoing medical and nursing care needs.
• Maintained accurate nursing documentation and collaborated with the healthcare team to support continuity of care.

PRIVATE DUTY NURSE - Private Duty Nursing

(2016 - 2020)

• Provided compassionate private-duty nursing care to patients with chronic and complex medical conditions, including ESRD, cancer, and stroke.
• Administered medications and monitored patient responses and changes in condition.
• Assisted patients with activities of daily living while promoting safety, independence, dignity, and comfort.
• Accompanied patients to dialysis treatments and medical appointments.
• Maintained ongoing communication with families and healthcare providers regarding patient needs and changes in condition.

Certificate of Completion - Licensed Vocational Nursing Program - ANGELES INSTITUTE