Avery Paiz
Alice,TX
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with a comprehensive skill set in patient care and medical support, recognized for expertise in conducting thorough patient assessments and delivering high-quality care. Proven ability to foster team collaboration and adapt to evolving healthcare environments, ensuring seamless patient experiences and optimal outcomes. Strong work ethic, excellent communication skills, and extensive knowledge of nursing practices. Eager to contribute experience, skills, and passion for nursing in an environment that values dedication and excellence in patient care.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LVN Field Nurse
Mi Familia Home Health
07.2023 - Current
- Nursing care performed in patient's personal residence or assisted living facility. Duties included patient assessment of body systems, vena puncture, IV therapy, IM and SQ injections, medication administration and management, wound care and wound VAC therapy, planning and modifying care, implementing interventions as prescribed, educating patients on diseases processes and knowledge deficits related to patients condition. Documenting assessment findings and reporting abnormalities to MD per plan of care.
- Promoted patient safety through vigilant monitoring of vital signs and reporting any abnormalities to the appropriate healthcare provider promptly.
- Advocated for patients needs effectively, working closely with healthcare providers to develop and implement appropriate care plans.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Provided excellent wound care management, resulting in faster healing times for patients with complex wounds.
- Reviewed all medicines to identify possible adverse reactions, significant side effects, drug allergies and contraindicated medications.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by building strong relationships and addressing individual concerns.
- Coordinated with healthcare providers for timely referrals to specialists or additional services as needed.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Educated patients and caregivers on disease processes, medications, plans of care and individualized treatment plans.
- Complied with applicable legal requirements for HIPAA and documentation standards.
Field Nurse
Healthy Horizons Homecare & Hospice
02.2017 - Current
- Nursing care preformed in patient's personal residence. Duties included assessments of body systems, administering medications, vaccines and injections, wound care, vena puncture, educating patient and family on disease processes, planning and modifying care according to patient's needs, implementing interventions as prescribed, and documenting assessment findings.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Managed wound care effectively, preventing infection and promoting proper healing techniques.
- Educated patients and caregivers on disease processes, medications, plans of care and individualized treatment plans.
- Complied with applicable legal requirements for HIPAA and documentation standards.
Infection Control Nurse
Correct Care Solutions
10.2015 - 03.2017
- Nursing duties performed in a correctional facility. Duties included managing care of inmates with communicable disease processes. Identifying, preventing and controlling outbreaks of infections within the facility.
- Implemented isolation precautions for high-risk patients, minimizing exposure risks to others within the healthcare environment.
- Optimized environmental cleaning procedures, resulting in decreased transmission of pathogens within the facility.
- Set clear policies to improve success of infection control measures in departments.
- Coordinated successfully and with full compliance to prevent infections according to facility and Joint Commission standards.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of existing infection control policies and procedures, making necessary revisions to adapt to changing needs within the healthcare environment.
- Investigated outbreaks and revamped control measures to prevent future incidents.
- Identified risks proactively, preparing teams for likely infections based on seasonal changes or current epidemiological trends.
- Updated departmental documentation systems, enabling more efficient tracking and reporting of key performance indicators related to infection control programs.
- Served as an advocate for patient safety, participating in quality improvement initiatives related to infection prevention efforts across all departments.
- Continuously maintained proper safety and took precautionary measures to avoid spread of disease and infection.
- Increased compliance with hand hygiene practices through ongoing education and training sessions for staff members.
- Coordinated with local public health agencies during community-based infectious disease outbreaks, providing expert guidance on containment efforts within the facility setting.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Education
College in Vocational Nursing Program - Practical Nursing
Kaplan College
Corpus Christi, TX10.2008
Skills
- Empathetic and compassionate
- Treatment plan implementation
- Diabetes care coordination
- Wound management
- Postoperative patient management
- Infection management
- Medication management
- Comprehensive patient evaluations
- Documentation and reporting
- Pain management
- Vital signs evaluation and documentation
- Health education delivery
Certification
- CPR Certification
- Compact State LVN License
Additional Information
- Over 26 years of experience in various healthcare environments including clinical settings, charge nurse in LTAC facilities, pediatric, adolescent, and adult general medicine, hospitals, home health, hospice, and correctional facilities
- BLS and IV Certified
- Skilled in assessment and direct patient care of all ages
- Computer literate in Microsoft Word, Meditech, Axxess, Home Care Home Base, and Kinnser Software
- Knowledgeable of disease processes, phlebotomy, medication administration, IV therapy, PICC line care, IV ABT therapy, wound care and wound VAC therapy, gastrostomy tubes, tracheostomies, foley catheter management, colostomy care, CDC guidelines, HIPPA compliance and standards of the nursing practice
Timeline
LVN Field Nurse
Mi Familia Home Health
07.2023 - Current
Field Nurse
Healthy Horizons Homecare & Hospice
02.2017 - Current
Infection Control Nurse
Correct Care Solutions
10.2015 - 03.2017
College in Vocational Nursing Program - Practical Nursing
Kaplan College
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