Abigail Ledezma
Seguin,TX
Summary
Skilled Licensed Vocational Nurse implements nursing care, following physician orders in conformance with recognized nursing techniques, standards and administrative policies. Superb technical knowledge and high-level communications skills standardizing nursing practice towards quality care optimization. Prioritizes clinical and operational tasks in fast-paced emergent settings.
20 years experience
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Post Acute Medical Specialty Hospital
Luling, TX
06.2014 - 03.2024
- Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Managed patients' hygiene with comprehensive care for toileting, bathing and grooming needs.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Cared for patients' acute and chronic wounds by changing dressings and applying medicated compounds.
- Directed implementation of improved patient care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives.
- Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
- Worked with registered nurses to deliver comprehensive, high-quality care to patients.
- Evaluated patient care procedural changes for effectiveness and made necessary adjustments.
- Inserted, cared for and removed patients' catheters and monitored fluid output.
- Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
- Assisted with patients' nutritional needs by setting up self-feeding assistance or directly feeding individuals with severely limited mobility.
- Evaluated patient responses to treatments; documented assessments in medical record system.
- Assisted with patient transfer activities utilizing appropriate equipment and safety measures.
- Performed laboratory tests such as urinalysis, glucose testing and hemoglobin and hematocrit levels.
- Observed changes in patient conditions and reported any unusual findings to supervising physician or registered nurse.
- Participated in continuing education programs to maintain licensure requirements.
- Collected specimens for laboratory analysis; prepared specimens for transport to lab.
- Coordinated care provided by other healthcare professionals involved in patient's care plan.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate and respiration rate.
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques after discharge from hospital or clinic.
- Prepared patient rooms for examination, including stocking supplies and ensuring cleanliness.
- Utilized medical instruments safely and effectively while providing direct care to patients.
- Assisted with the administration of injections and IV fluids to patients.
- Adhered to all applicable laws regarding confidentiality of protected health information.
- Implemented infection control measures per facility policy.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Maintained accurate patient records documenting treatments, medications administered and other pertinent information.
- Provided emotional support for patients and families during difficult times.
- Administered prescribed medications under the direction of a physician or RN.
- Developed individualized plans of care based upon assessment findings.
- Assisted physicians in examining and treating patients.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
St Philips College
San Antonio, TXSkills
- Patient Care
- Direct Patient Care
- Reporting and documentation
- Patient Education
- Care Plan Development
- Medication Administration
- Patient Assessment
- Aseptic Techniques
- Vital signs monitoring
- Intravenous Therapy and Blood Withdrawal Certification
- Infection Control
- Geriatric Care
- Compassionate Care
- HIPAA Compliance
- Catheter Care
Timeline
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Post Acute Medical Specialty Hospital
06.2014 - 03.2024
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
St Philips College