Nancy M. Gamboa

Licensed Vocational Nurse with over 15 years of hands-on clinical experience providing dedicated care across school systems, home health environments, and private practice. Highly experienced in school-based case management and coordinating complex health plans. Fully bilingual in English and Spanish, with a strong track record of building trust with families and guiding them through difficult medical decisions.

Available immediately for short term, temporary, and per diem contracts, bringing rapid adaptability, reliable clinical judgment, and immediate value to facilities needing urgent coverage.

Licensed Vocational Nurse at Los Angeles Unified School District (2017-08 – Present)

• Provide direct medical care, daily monitoring, and emergency response for medically fragile students from diverse backgrounds.
• Act as the primary school-based case manager, serving as the main point of contact between parents, school faculty, and outside doctors to ensure students receive consistent care.
• Administer daily medications, manage chronic conditions like asthma and diabetes, and respond quickly to playground injuries and illnesses.
• Keep highly accurate electronic medical records while strictly following state privacy laws and safety guidelines.

Licensed Vocational Nurse and Field Care Coordinator at Maxim Healthcare Services (2012-12 – 2024-12)

• Managed complex daily care plans for pediatric patients over a 12-year period, operating entirely independently in the field.
• Communicated directly with primary care doctors and specialists to report changes in patient health and request adjustments to medical treatments.
• Educated parents and caregivers on how to use specialized medical equipment and manage their child's daily health routines safely.
• Maintained highly detailed clinical logs, tracking patient progress, and preventing medical emergencies through careful observation.

Licensed Vocational Nurse and Private Duty Nurse at Private Hire (2010-04 – 2012-12)

• Provided complete one-on-one therapeutic care for a patient with complex behavioral and medical needs.
• Managed strict psychiatric medication schedules, watched closely for side effects, and reported results to the attending doctors.
• Supervised daily routines, nutritional intake, and personal safety, ensuring the patient was protected during travel and daily transitions.

Diploma in Vocational Nursing – St. Francis Career College (6/2010)