Alexyz Olvera
Harlingen,TX
Summary
Dedicated LVN with extensive experience at Sun Valley Healthcare and Rehab Center, excelling in medication administration and patient management. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective family communication and infection control practices. Committed to quality assurance and fostering a safe, supportive environment for both patients and staff. Known for teamwork, reliability, and adaptability. Proficient in medical record-keeping and patient communication. Experienced with patient care in fast-paced environment. Utilizes strong clinical skills and patient assessment to enhance healthcare delivery. Knowledge of medical protocols and patient safety procedures.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LVN Floor Nurse
Sun Valley Healthcare and Rehab Center
09.2024 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to treatments and therapies.
- Assisted in developing and implementing individualized care plans for residents.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to ensure comprehensive and coordinated patient care.
- Documented patient progress and maintained accurate medical records in compliance with regulations.
- Educated patients and families on health management, promoting wellness and preventive care practices.
- Implemented infection control measures to maintain a safe environment for residents and staff.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and maintain licensure requirements.
- Contributed to a safe working environment by following infection control protocols and accurately reporting incidents or concerns.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop customized treatment plans based on thorough assessments of patients'' medical histories, symptoms, and diagnoses.
- Collected and documented vital signs to maintain current records of patients' conditions.
- Acted as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers to facilitate open communication and ensure all parties were informed of critical care decisions.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
LVN Charge Nurse
Windsor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
03.2024 - Current
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure adherence to care protocols and patient safety standards.
- Monitored patient conditions, documenting changes and reporting critical information to physicians.
- Conducted regular assessments of patient needs, adjusting care strategies as necessary for optimal outcomes.
- Promoted continuity of care by maintaining comprehensive medical records and updating physicians on significant changes in patients' conditions.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts through efficient handoff reports that highlighted critical information for incoming nurses.
Education
Certification - LVN
Texas State Technical College
Harlingen, TX 12-2023
No Degree - Nursing
UTRGV
Brownsville, TX05-2024
High School Diploma -
Harlingen High School South
Harlingen, TX05-2020
Skills
- Medication dispensing
- Breathing treatments
- Medication administration
- Family communication
- Infection control
- Preventive care
- ADL assistance
- Patient management
- Pulse oximetry tracking
- Staff supervision
- Quality assurance
- Palliative care
- Health education
- Counting narcotics
- Cultural competence
- Tuberculosis testing
- Educating families
- Documenting incidents
- Caring for wounds
- Responsible and dependable
- Dementia knowledge and care
Certification
- Certification: CPR
- First Aide First Grade CPR, San Benito, TX
October 2024
- Certification: Licensed Vocational Nursing
- Texas State Technical College, Harlingen, TX
December 2023
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
LVN Floor Nurse
Sun Valley Healthcare and Rehab Center
09.2024 - Current
LVN Charge Nurse
Windsor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
03.2024 - Current
Certification - LVN
Texas State Technical College
No Degree - Nursing
UTRGV
High School Diploma -
Harlingen High School South