Alexandra Galvan
Nederland,TX
Summary
Dedicated and licensed nursing professional with a strong background in patient care and medical assistance, prepared to excel in this role. Recognized for exceptional teamwork and adaptability to evolving healthcare needs. Proficient in medication administration, wound care, and thorough patient monitoring. Committed to delivering reliable care with a focus on achieving optimal health outcomes for all patients.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LVN
Bonne Vie
Port Arthur, TX
01.2020 - Current
- Charge nurse for residents in a skilled nursing facility. Monitored patients and vitals, as well as communicated with care teams regarding plan of care.
- Executed company policies, procedures, and safety standards to ensure the proper cleanliness and safety of the office and equipment
- Employed effective communication techniques to communicate with physicians.
- Trained new employees effectively to ensure that they were able to perform their job tasks
- Assigned duties to new hires and ensured their success in implementing the required procedures, policies, and standards
- Direct patient care, administering oral, IM, and subcutaneous injections following the physician's orders
- Performed daily assessments including vital signs, pain level, blood glucose monitoring, and neurological checks.
- Cared for post-hospital patients requiring IV antibiotics and rehabilitation support.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to support patient recovery and goals.
- Supervised and delegated tasks to CNAs to ensure quality resident care.
- Ensured compliance with state regulations and facility policies.
- Assisted with daily living activities, promoting patient independence and comfort during recovery.
- Educated patients and families on health management, fostering compliance with treatment regimens.
- Managed patient records using electronic health systems, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality of information.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Advocated for patients'' needs effectively, working closely with healthcare providers to develop and implement appropriate care plans.
Education
LVN -
Lamar State College Port Arthur
Port Arthur, TX12-2023
High School diploma - undefined
Bridge City High School
Bridge City, TX05-2019
Skills
- Time management
- Communication skills
- Bilingual
- Physical examinations
- Nursing
- Care plans
- Caregiving
- Medication administration
- Vital signs
- Patient monitoring
- Patients Rights
- Appointment Scheduling
- Therapeutic Communication
- Customer service
- Foley care
- Trach Care
- IV therapy and monitoring sites
- Infection control and isolation precautions
- G-tube feeding and medication administration
- EMR documentation
Certification
- CPR Certification
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
LVN
Bonne Vie
01.2020 - Current
High School diploma - undefined
Bridge City High School
LVN -
Lamar State College Port Arthur