Amanda Vargas, LVN
Royse City,TX
Summary
Organized LVN with experience providing skilled care to diverse patient populations. Compassionate professional with great engagement skills. Prioritize tasks and maintains accurate documentation.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA- PCT/Unit Secretary
Baylor Scott & White
09.2007 - Current
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
CNA
Children's Medical Center
05.2006 - 10.2007
- Answered call lights and supported patient unit comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Delivered high-quality care to pediatric patients in hospital facilities.
Education
Vocational Nursing Certificate - Vocational Nursing
Collin County Community College District
Plano, TX08.2023
High School Diploma -
Cactus High School
Glendale, AZ12.2003
Skills
- Patient Safety Management
- Quick Problem Solver
- Monitoring
- Responding to Emergencies
- Consistent Follow Through
- Phlebotomy Training
- Active Listening
- Critical Thinking
- Epic Systems
- Efficient and Reliable Team Player
- Time Management
- Direct Patient Care
Certification
- LVN License - 9/2023 TX 1133191
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant 2002- current
- Certified birth register
- Certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians -SafeKids
- IV certification , Collin College
- Phlebotomy Certification , Collin College
- First Aid/CPR Certified for Professional Rescuer ,AHA
Additional Information
Clinical Experience : Baylor Scott & White Medical Center , Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital ,Collin County Detention Facility , CommunityMed Urgent Care , PAM Health Rehabilitation Hospital , and Prestonwood Rehabilitation.
- Followed and assisted the nurse in providing care for the clients. Administered medications, assessed clients,preformed injections obtained vitals and labs. Reviewed charts,Ekg, assisted in blood and plasma transfusions , Wound care and Foley catheter insertion,and care. GT/NG tube feedings, IV,central lines and mediport experience.
References
Melinda Allen, RN previous Charge Nurse (469) 586-7624 MsmithKallen@gmail.com
Theresa Miller, RN current Charge Nurse (972) 754-4567 Theresa@madwest.com
Christine Howard,RN Nursing Supervisor (979) 575-8665 Christine.howard@bswhealth.org
Timeline
CNA- PCT/Unit Secretary
Baylor Scott & White
09.2007 - Current
CNA
Children's Medical Center
05.2006 - 10.2007
Vocational Nursing Certificate - Vocational Nursing
Collin County Community College District
High School Diploma -
Cactus High School
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