Professional Bilingual License Vocational Nurse
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Professional Bilingual License Vocational Nurse with expertise in the following areas: strong communication skills, ability to conduct research using analytical approaches, and mastery of clinical font and back-office techniques.
Licensed Vocational Nurse at Department of Public Health (2025-10 – Present)
Conducted intake assessments for Latent Tuberculosis Infection (LTBI) patients, coordinated home visits to promote treatment adherence, provided patient education, and improved health outcomes. Prepared medications for both latent and active tuberculosis treatment in accordance with public health guidelines. Administered purified protein derivative (PPD) skin tests and routine, catch-up, and back-to-school immunizations while following evidence-based infection prevention and vaccine safety protocols.
Participated in community vaccination clinics (PODs), maintained accurate immunization records through CAIR and Healthy Futures to ensure regulatory compliance and data integrity, and prepared laboratory orders for Interferon-Gamma Release Assays (IGRAs) and sputum specimen collection to support timely diagnosis and treatment. Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance public health initiatives, improve patient access to preventive care, maintain quality documentation, and support continuous quality improvement and patient safety efforts.
Licensed Vocational Nurse at Merced County Jail / Sandymush / Juvenile detention center (2025-04 – 2025-09)
Prepared and administered medications in accordance with established protocols while maintaining accurate medication administration records and ensuring compliance with patient safety standards and regulatory requirements. Assisted with the Medication Assistance Program (MAP) by preparing and distributing medications safely and efficiently. Responded to emergency situations involving fight-related injuries, seizures, medical emergencies, drug overdoses, and mental health crises, providing emergency interventions including Narcan (naloxone) administration and CPR while adhering to established emergency response protocols.
Assisted with obtaining and documenting vital signs during onsite medical and telehealth clinics, completed comprehensive electronic medical charting including medication side effects and patient responses, and prepared discharge documentation to support continuity of care. Collaborated with nurses, providers, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams to promote quality patient outcomes, maintain accurate clinical documentation, ensure regulatory compliance, and support a culture of patient safety and continuous quality improvement.
Medical Assistant at Merced Faculty Associates (2017-12 – 2025-12)
Provided comprehensive clinical and administrative support in a fast-paced medical office by rooming patients, obtaining and documenting vital signs, and assisting providers with patient care. Administered vaccinations, medications, and injections in accordance with physician orders and managed the Vaccines for Children (VFC) program, including vaccine ordering and inventory. Performed EKGs, prepared patients and equipment for Pap smears and other in-office procedures, and ensured proper sterilization, packaging, and maintenance of medical instruments in compliance with infection control standards.
Coordinated patient referrals, scheduled appointments, processed prescription refill requests, obtained medication prior authorizations, and secured insurance authorizations for office visits and procedures. Maintained accurate electronic medical records while delivering compassionate, efficient patient care and supporting the daily operations of the clinic.
Medical Assistant at Dr. Malabed (2015-10 – 2015-11)
File Clerk at Merced Urology Medical Group (2008-08 – 2011-06)
License Vocational Nurse – Merced College (2024)
Medical Assistant – Milan Institute (2015)
High School Diploma – Golden Valley High School (2008)
