Belinda Parras
San Angelo
Summary
Accomplished LVN and Practice Manager with a proven track record at La Esperanza Clinic, excelling in compassionate care and clinical judgement. Expert in immunization coordination, infection control, and mentoring staff, significantly enhancing team performance and patient outcomes. Skilled in medication administration and workflow coordination, embodying leadership with a focus on regulatory compliance and efficient healthcare delivery.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LVN, Practice Manager
La Esperanza Clinic
09.2019 - Current
- Managed and supervised fourteen employees in clinical and registration settings.
- Provided leadership and guidance to the medical team in order to meet goals and objectives.
- Primary Vaccine Coordinator for La Esperanza Clinic.
- Responsible for staff schedules and ensuring proper coverage on the floor.
- Trained Employees on CLIA waived tests.
- Responsible for medication and supply inventories.
- Promoted a positive work environment among nursing staff through collaboration, open communication, and support.
- Implemented infection control measures per facility policy.
- Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded patient-related information. Monitored compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Provided needed support during audits by gathering requested documents as well as answering questions from auditors.
- Mentored new LVN hires through the orientation process, sharing expertise to support their integration into the team successfully.
- Facilitated communication between staff members, fostering a collaborative work environment that improved overall team performance.
- Oversaw the hiring process for new employees, selecting candidates who aligned with the practice''s mission and values.
- Ensured compliance with healthcare regulations, maintaining up-to-date knowledge on industry standards and best practices.
- Developed and enforced office policies to ensure compliance with healthcare regulations, improving practice efficiency.
- Participated in strategic planning initiatives aimed at developing long-term goals for the practice's growth and success.
LVN - Staff Nurse
Rolling Plains Rural Health Clinic
08.2002 - 07.2019
- 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.
- Provided direct patient care by taking vital signs, administering medications and treatments.
- Provided high-quality wound care, reducing the risk of infection and promoting timely healing.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Performed routine diagnostic tests such as EKG's, urinalysis, and CLIA waived tests.
- Look for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Maintained accurate medical records for each patient utilizing electronic health record system.
- Managed patient records, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Sterilized medical equipment and supplies with germicide and autoclaves.
Education
Licensed Vocational Nurse - Nursing
Texas State Technical College, Sweetwater, TX
Sweetwater, TX08-1997
Skills
- Compassionate care
- Medication administration
- Clinical charting and documentation
- Immunization administration
- Workflow Coordination
- Clinical judgement
Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
LVN, Practice Manager
La Esperanza Clinic
09.2019 - Current
LVN - Staff Nurse
Rolling Plains Rural Health Clinic
08.2002 - 07.2019
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
Licensed Vocational Nurse - Nursing
Texas State Technical College, Sweetwater, TX
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