Accomplished LVN with a proven track record in patient assessment and medication administration, honed across reputable healthcare settings including Gastroenterology Consultants of San Antonio. Demonstrates exceptional care coordination and patient education skills, ensuring high-quality care. Expert in chronic disease management and adept in Microsoft Office, embodying a blend of technical proficiency and compassionate advocacy.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
GI triage nurse
Gastroenterology Consultants of San Antonio
San Antonio, US
08.2020 - Current
Reviewed medical chart and requested appointments, prescriptions and consultations for urgent needs.
Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
Evaluated patient response to treatments and reported any adverse reactions promptly to attending physician.
Administered medications as prescribed by physicians.
Educated patients relative to health care urgency and community resources available to meet needs.
Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Analyzed discussed symptoms with established protocols to determine patient acuity.
Coordinated referrals to specialty services as needed for further evaluation and treatment options.
Rendered telephone advice according to established guidelines and protocols.
LVN Staff Nurse
Team Select Home Care
San Antonio, US
03.2019 - Current
- Extensive experience working in-home with patients following while preforming skilled observation and assessment
Place all standard precautions in place at all times
Assists with daily needs and therapies to improve mobility while simultaneously dispensing medications as ordered
Application of dressings and wound care delivered
Intermittent catheter and Folly catheter insertion and recording I&O
Keep MD’s and family members updated of patient status and carry out MD’s orders
Documentation accurately and implementing plan of care
Educate patient\family members and care givers
Hours per week: 45
Supervisor: Lisa Villeral (210)714-0688
Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
LVN Home Health Nurse
Brit-Tex Nursing Services
San Antonio, US
07.2014 - 03.2019
- Implemented home health care procedures in accordance with employer guidelines
Worked various shifts to ensure that each patient received proper care
Coordinated efforts with Director of Nursing and patient care team
Provided assessments of each patient’s home health needs
Collected and evaluated patient data
Hours per week: 55
LVN Floor Nurse
Community Care Center
Hondo, US
01.2012 - 01.2014
Fulfilled role of Charge Nurse, responsible for LVN, CNA, MED-Aids while delegating and assigning care appropriately
Managed caseloads of 30+ patients, providing education and administering medications, treatment, IV therapy, and venipuncture, member of Wound Care Team
Coordinated care within multi-disciplinary team
Oriented and trained new staff members
Assessed, planed, and evaluated patient care needs
Training and Implementation Specialist at Gastroenterology Consultants of San AntonioTraining and Implementation Specialist at Gastroenterology Consultants of San Antonio
Physician Assistant Certified at Gastroenterology Consultants of San AntonioPhysician Assistant Certified at Gastroenterology Consultants of San Antonio