Vera Owens, LVN

Vera Owens is a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) based in Compton, California, with nearly two decades of experience delivering compassionate, patient-centered care across a variety of clinical settings. She is currently affiliated with Pride Detox, where she has worked in a detox and rehabilitation environment, and is actively seeking new opportunities as the program has experienced an extended period without patients. Vera has built a reputation for reliability, empathy, and a strong commitment to her patients’ well-being.

Throughout her career, Vera has demonstrated versatility and depth in nursing practice. She spent approximately 14 years in subacute care working with ventilator-dependent patients, where she also supervised CNAs and supported complex care needs. She later transitioned to Los Angeles Community Hospital, gaining five years of experience in medical-surgical and telemetry units as both an LVN and telemetry monitor technician. Her background also includes experience in detox and rehab settings, as well as a brief tenure at Cedars-Sinai, which she left due to scheduling conflicts with religious observance.

Vera attributes her longevity and success in nursing to compassion, drive, and a dedication to lifelong learning. She believes that truly loving the profession is essential to providing high-quality care and avoiding burnout. Educated at Long Beach City College as an LVN, with one year completed in an RN program, Vera continues to bring resilience, experience, and heart to every role she pursues, guided by her belief that nursing is both a calling and a commitment.

• LVN — Long Beach City College

• BLS, PALS, ACLS