Aracely Alcala
Bloomington,TX
Summary
Skilled Licensed Vocational Nurse implements nursing care, following physician orders in conformance with recognized nursing techniques, standards and administrative policies. Superb technical knowledge and high-level communications skills standardizing nursing practice towards quality care optimization.
Compassionate and diligent about serving patient's medical and personal needs. Focused on delivering high-quality care to individuals from diverse backgrounds. Dedicated to protecting patient safety and promoting satisfaction with facility services. Kind and energetic professional with outstanding bedside manner and charting abilities.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
LVN
Elite Home Health
Victoria, TX
09.2022 - Current
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Cared for patients' acute and chronic wounds by changing dressings and applying medicated compounds.
- Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Inserted, cared for and removed patients' catheters and monitored fluid output.
- Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
LVN
US Renal
Harlingen, TX
06.2020 - 10.2021
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Monitored patient status during treatment and reported variances and adverse reactions to care teams.
- Collected and analyzed patient data before, during and after treatments and documented information in patient medical records.
- Updated medical records with current vitals, behavioral observations and medication details.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
- Started and ended dialysis treatment for patients
LVN
Falcóncitos Home Health
Rio Grande City, TX
12.2014 - 06.2021
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Cared for patients' acute and chronic wounds by changing dressings and applying medicated compounds.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts.
- Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
- Promoted culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting documentation and prevention.
- Applied interventions to progress patients toward wellness and address maintenance of wellness.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
LVN
All Generations Health Care
McAllen, TX
07.2014 - 06.2021
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Cared for patients' acute and chronic wounds by changing dressings and applying medicated compounds.
- Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Worked with registered nurses to deliver comprehensive, high-quality care to geriatric patients.
- Inserted, cared for and removed patients' catheters and monitored fluid output.
- Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Sterilized medical equipment and supplies with germicides, sterilizers and autoclaves.
LVN
Manos De Oro
Pharr, TX
12.2009 - 07.2014
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
- Cared for patients' acute and chronic wounds by changing dressings and applying medicated compounds.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
- Inserted, cared for and removed patients' catheters and monitored fluid output.
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
Education
Nursing
UTB/TSC
Brownsville, TX08.2008
High School Diploma -
Psja North Early College High School
Pharr, TX06.2000
Skills
- Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
- Patient Positioning and Transporting
- Nursing Intervention Evaluations
- Call Answering and Assistance
- Conditions Reporting
- Specimen Collection
- Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Physical Stamina
- Needs Assessment
- Procedure Explanation
- Patient Observation
- Wound Dressing
- Intravenous Medications
- Activities of Daily Living ADLs
- Vital Signs Recording
- Responsible and Dependable
- Analytical Thinking
- HIPAA Compliance
- Critical Thinking
- First Aid and CPR
- In-Home Care
- Infection Control
- Adaptable and Flexible
Additional Information
- Fluent in English and Spanish
Timeline
LVN
Elite Home Health
09.2022 - Current
LVN
US Renal
06.2020 - 10.2021
LVN
Falcóncitos Home Health
12.2014 - 06.2021
LVN
All Generations Health Care
07.2014 - 06.2021
LVN
Manos De Oro
12.2009 - 07.2014
High School Diploma -
Psja North Early College High School
Nursing
UTB/TSC