ANGELICA ARCOS
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Proactive Licensed Vocational Nurse with extensive experience in patient assessments, wound care, and medication administration. Skilled in maintaining accurate clinical documentation and enhancing patient recovery through effective communication and collaboration with interdisciplinary healthcare teams. Committed to improving patient outcomes and advancing my nursing career.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
LVN
ABC Health Care
05.2022 - Current
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patients regularly, swiftly identifying any changes in condition and addressing concerns promptly.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Administered medications accurately and in a timely manner, ensuring proper treatment for various conditions.
- Promoted continuity of care by maintaining detailed documentation of patients'' health status, interventions, and outcomes.
- Enhanced patient recovery process through effective communication and collaboration with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Assisted patients in managing their daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, grooming, meal preparation, and mobility support.
- Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by closely monitoring patients'' progress and adjusting care plans as needed.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Increased patient safety by diligently administering medications, wound care, and other treatments per physician orders.
- Maintained the highest standards of infection control by adhering to strict protocols for sanitation and personal protective equipment use.
- Facilitated seamless coordination between physicians, specialists, therapists, and family members to ensure comprehensive patient support.
- Enhanced overall patient experience through consistent demonstration of empathy, active listening skills, and cultural competency in diverse populations.
- Contributed to improved quality of life for patients with chronic conditions through skilled symptom management and education on self-care practices.
- Maintained patient privacy and confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA regulations and organizational policies at all times.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
LVN
Ability Home Care
06.2018 - 05.2022
- Administered medications accurately and in a timely manner, ensuring proper treatment for various conditions.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patients regularly, swiftly identifying any changes in condition and addressing concerns promptly.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Promoted a positive work environment among nursing staff through collaboration, open communication, and support.
- Provided high-quality wound care, reducing the risk of infection and promoting timely healing.
- Managed time efficiently during busy shifts by multitasking effectively without compromising quality of care.
- Demonstrated strong clinical judgment by assessing symptoms quickly and prioritizing appropriate interventions accordingly.
- Streamlined documentation processes by maintaining accurate medical records through electronic charting systems.
- Maintained thorough knowledge of emergency procedures, effectively responding to urgent situations when required.
- Enhanced patient care by providing compassionate and individualized attention, leading to improved health outcomes.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed IV therapy treatments safely and accurately, administering fluids and medications as ordered by physicians.
- Educated patients and their families on disease management, medication administration, and at-home care techniques, empowering them to take control of their health.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in the nursing field, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Facilitated efficient patient admissions, transfers, and discharges while maintaining clear communication with all parties involved.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times, fostering trust and rapport with those under my care.
- Contributed to infection control measures by adhering to strict hygiene protocols and educating staff on best practices.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
Education
LVN/LPN - Nursing
Galan College of Nursing
San Antonio, TX12-2010
Skills
- Compassionate Care
- Clinical Documentation
- Pediatric Care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Catheter Care
- Feeding Tube Assistance
- Tracheostomy Care
- Healthcare Software Proficiency
- Behavioral health support
- Postoperative care
- Oxygen therapy
- Direct Patient Care
- Medication Administration
- Wound Care
- Patient Care
- HIPAA Compliance
- Breathing Treatments
- ADL Assistance
- Health Education
- Vital signs
- Documentation accuracy
- Patient relationship building
- Outpatient Care
- Emergency Response
- Patient Assessments
- Family Communication
- Care Planning
- Clinical judgment
- Documenting intake
- Patient evaluations
- Physical Assessment
- Home Health Care
- Maintaining nutrition
- Preventive Care
- Patient Management
- Chronic Disease Management
- Caregiving skills
- Mental Health Support
- Pulse oximetry tracking
- Medical Records Management
- EMR / EHR
- Behavioral assessment
- Case Management
- Rehabilitation techniques
- Writing reports
- EKG administration
- Charting and recording
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- Tracking symptoms
- Empathetic and compassionate
- Educating families
- Medical records security
- HIPAA protocols
- Caring for wounds
- Staff direction and task delegation
- [State] Licensed Practical Nurse
- Documenting incidents
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Attention to Detail
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Infection Control
- Responsible and Dependable
- Conflict Resolution
- Critical Thinking
- Patient Observation
- Inventory Assessment
- Activities of Daily Living ADLs
- Quality Assessments
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
LVN
ABC Health Care
05.2022 - Current
LVN
Ability Home Care
06.2018 - 05.2022
LVN/LPN - Nursing
Galan College of Nursing
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