Alexa Garza
Corpus Christi,TX
Summary
Experienced Licensed Vocational Nurse with a strong background in LTACH/step-down, hospice, home health, and skilled nursing care. Skilled in caring for medically complex and critically ill patients, medication administration, patient assessment, wound care, IV therapy, ventilator care, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Compassionate and dependable healthcare professional with proven ability to remain calm in high-pressure situations while providing safe, individualized, and high-quality patient care. Experienced in patient and family education, end-of-life care, documentation, and supporting patients and families through complex healthcare situations.
Overview
1
1
Certification
2
2
years of post-secondary education
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
LTACH
Post Acute Medical Specialty Hospital
Corpus Christi, TX
11.2024 - 07.2026
- Provided direct nursing care to medically complex and critically ill patients in an LTACH step-down setting.
- Monitored vital signs, patient status, and clinical changes, promptly reporting significant findings.
- Administered medications, IV medications, and IV fluids according to physician orders and facility policies.
- Provided care to patients requiring mechanical ventilation and other complex medical interventions.
- Performed patient assessments and analyzed laboratory and diagnostic results to support individualized plans of care.
- Delivered treatments in accordance with physician orders, facility policies, protocols, and procedures.
- Collaborated with physicians, respiratory therapists, registered nurses, and other interdisciplinary team members to coordinate comprehensive patient care.
- Assisted with emergency procedures while maintaining composure and patient safety.
- Maintained accurate and timely documentation in electronic health records.
- Managed multiple patients and competing priorities while maintaining safe, high-quality care.
- Provided emotional support and compassionate care to patients and families, including during end-of-life situations.
Home Health PRN Nurse
Del Cielo Home Health
Corpus Christi, TX
08.2024 - 11.2024
- Provided skilled direct patient care in home health settings.
- Conducted comprehensive health assessments and documented findings accurately.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses and changes in condition.
- Implemented appropriate nursing interventions based on patient assessments and individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families regarding medications, disease management, treatment plans, and overall health management.
- Provided wound care education, including proper cleaning and dressing techniques.
- Educated patients and caregivers on signs and symptoms of infection and appropriate prevention measures.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, treatments, and interventions.
Hospice Nurse
Nurses on wheels hospice
Corpus Christi, TX
02.2019 - 08.2024
- Provided compassionate end-of-life nursing care to patients in home settings.
- Conducted regular home visits to assess patient conditions and provide appropriate nursing interventions.
- Administered medications and treatments according to healthcare provider orders.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized plans of care.
- Educated patients and families regarding disease processes, medications, nutrition, symptom management, and comfort measures.
- Provided education and support to families regarding patient care and end-of-life needs.
- Maintained accurate electronic health records, including patient assessments, progress notes, medications, and treatments.
- Supported patients and families through end-of-life transitions with compassion, dignity, and respect.
- Assisted patients and families with end-of-life decision-making while honoring patient wishes and goals of care.
- Trained new nurses on hospice care protocols, procedures, and best practices.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Windsor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Corpus Christi, TX
12.2018 - 02.2019
- Provided direct nursing care in accordance with individualized patient care plans.
- Administered medications and treatments while maintaining accurate documentation.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patients for changes in condition.
- Reported significant or unusual patient findings to supervising physicians and registered nurses.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to coordinate patient care.
- Implemented infection prevention and control measures according to facility policies.
- Maintained accurate records of medications, treatments, patient conditions, and other pertinent information.
Education
Licensed Vocational Nurse - Nursing Education
Brightwood College
Corpus Christi, TX 01.2017 - 09.2018
Mary Carol High School
Corpus Christi, TXSkills
- Patient Assessment & Monitoring
- Critical Care & Step-Down Nursing
- Medication Administration
- IV Medications & Fluids
- Ventilator Patient Care
- Wound Care
- Vital Sign Monitoring
- Patient & Family Education
- Electronic Health Records (EHR)
- Infection Control
- Hospice & End-of-Life Care
- Health Assessments
- Care Plan Implementation
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Emergency Response
- First Aid & CPR
- Communication & Teamwork
- Compassionate Patient Care
Certification
- CPR certified/BLS
Timeline
LTACH
Post Acute Medical Specialty Hospital
11.2024 - 07.2026
Home Health PRN Nurse
Del Cielo Home Health
08.2024 - 11.2024
Hospice Nurse
Nurses on wheels hospice
02.2019 - 08.2024
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Windsor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
12.2018 - 02.2019
Licensed Vocational Nurse - Nursing Education
Brightwood College
01.2017 - 09.2018
Mary Carol High School