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Alejandra Pulido

Nursing
Brownsville,TX

Summary

Compassionate Licensed Vocational Nurse with extensive experience at Fresenius Medical Center, skilled in patient education and intravenous therapy. Proven ability to implement effective care plans and ensure adherence to HIPAA guidelines, enhancing patient outcomes and satisfaction. Committed to delivering high-quality, individualized care in fast-paced environments.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Fresenius Medical Center
07.2023 - Current
  • Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising Charge Nurse.
  • Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized central venous catheter care and dressing applications.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • Gathered lab specimens.
  • Assisted in developing and following the teaching plan to educate the patient and family regarding end stage renal disease, dialysis therapy, diet and medications
  • Administered intravenous medication in accordance with physician orders and state nurse practice laws
  • Initiate basic CPR measures in the event of cardiac and/or pulmonary arrest, and respond to emergency situations related to dialysis treatment

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Sunglo Home Health
03.2023 - 12.2024
  • Performed scheduled supervisory home visits for PHC Program patients.
  • Administered intermittent weekly medication box pre-fills as needed.
  • Provided individualized skilled nursing services as authorized by Physician-approved Plan of Care Orders.
  • Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and communication skills, as you will be interacting with patients, families, and healthcare professionals on a daily basis


Licensed Vocational Nurse

Regency Nursing & Rehabilitation Centers
09.2022 - 02.2023
  • The LVN Charge Nurse will assisted in ensuring the provision of quality care that promotes the highest practicable physical, mental and psychological well-being of each resident as determined by resident assessments and individual plans of care.
  • During rounds observes, assess, documents, and reports resident condition/changes. Administers medications as prescribed.
  • Performed narcotic reconciliation with incoming and outgoing shifts
  • Completed Nursing Assessment for Physician Calls prior to calling physician on any change in resident condition.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
  • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
  • Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.

Inpatient Verifier

Conifer Healthcare Solutions
08.2017 - 08.2021
  • Posted payments to accounts and maintained records.
  • Made contact with insurance carriers to discuss policies and individual patient benefits.
  • Maintained strong knowledge of basic medical terminology to better understand services and procedures.
  • Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
  • Assured timely verification of insurance benefits prior to patient procedures or appointments.
  • Complied with HIPAA guidelines and regulations for confidential patient data.
  • Assisted patients with understanding personalized insurance coverage and benefits.
  • Trained new staff on current, correct insurance verification procedures.
  • Managed high-volume insurance verifications within pressured timeframes for productive medical operations.
  • Achieved insurance pre-authorizations to enable timely patient procedures.
  • Obtained updated contact information from all subjects and verified data for accuracy.

Medical Assistant

Valley Baptist Medical Center
01.2012 - 03.2017
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
  • Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
  • Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
  • Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
  • Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
  • Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.

Education

Vocational Nursing - Nursing

Valley Grande Institute
Weslaco, TX
09-2022

Skills

  • Treatment plan implementation
  • Care plan development
  • Patient care
  • HIPAA guideline adherence
  • Reporting and documentation
  • Catheter management
  • Clinical judgment
  • Patient education
  • Direct patient care
  • wound care
  • Intravenous therapy
  • Compassionate care
  • Geriatric care
  • Infection control
  • Screening and triaging
  • Medication administration

Certification

CPR

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Fresenius Medical Center
07.2023 - Current

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Sunglo Home Health
03.2023 - 12.2024

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Regency Nursing & Rehabilitation Centers
09.2022 - 02.2023

Inpatient Verifier

Conifer Healthcare Solutions
08.2017 - 08.2021

Medical Assistant

Valley Baptist Medical Center
01.2012 - 03.2017

Vocational Nursing - Nursing

Valley Grande Institute

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