Aaron Gonzales
Summary
Compassionate Licensed Vocational Nurse with experience in delivering patient-focused care, and maintaining a safe and efficient healthcare environment. Skilled in monitoring patient conditions, administering medications, performing skill-based techniques (IVs, Foley catheter, NG tube insertion, etc.), and collaborating with healthcare teams to promote patient well-being. Demonstrates ability to improve processes in fast-paced settings, leading to enhanced patient satisfaction and workflow efficiency.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LVN
Covenant Hospital Plainview
Plainview
09.2021 - Current
- Measured and recorded patient height, weight and other vital signs during patent admission.
- Assembled and used IV catheters, Foley catheters, and oxygen supplies.
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques such as medication administration, nutrition management and disease prevention strategies.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care, and environment to the shift Charge Nurse and Nurse management.
- Monitored patient progress, reported changes to physician and provided education to families regarding medical conditions.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patients' charts.
- Managed patient records, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA.
- Collect nasal, urine, and stool samples for laboratory testing to assist in diagnosing disease processes.
Correctional Officer
Texas Department Of Criminal Justice
Plainview
01.2010 - 09.2021
- Enforced institutional policies and procedures to maintain order and security within the correctional facility.
- Escorted inmates within the facility, including to and from cells, medical appointments, and recreational activities.
- Responded to emergencies and incidents, such as fights or attempted escapes, using appropriate restraint techniques.
- Performed head counts, checking cells for missing inmates.
- Monitored daily activities to identify and manage suspicious behavior, improper conduct and signs of conflict.
- Inspected locks, window bars, doors, and security systems to support escape prevention.
Education
LVN License Certification -
South Plains College
Levelland, TX08-2021
High School Diploma -
Plainview High School
Plainview, TX05-2002
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medication administration
- Patient education
- IV catheter insertion
- Sample collection
- Patient record management
- Charting accuracy
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Patient advocacy
- Time management
- Diabetes management
- Patient hygiene assistance
- Pediatric care
- Postoperative care
- Oxygen therapy
- Infection control
- Patient mobility assistance
- IV therapy
- Bedside manner
- Charting and documentation
- Medication dispensing
- Patient relationship building
- Educating families
- Physical assessment
- HIPAA compliance
- Documenting incidents
- Family communication
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Samples collection
- Pain management
Certification
- LVN license
- BLS/ALS
Timeline
LVN
Covenant Hospital Plainview
09.2021 - Current
Correctional Officer
Texas Department Of Criminal Justice
01.2010 - 09.2021
LVN License Certification -
South Plains College
High School Diploma -
Plainview High School
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