Brandy Navarro
Weslaco,TX
Summary
Well-trained Licensed Vocational Nurse with expert knowledge of patient care requirements. Delivers quality medical care for diverse needs and maintains strict standards. Knowledgeable about wound and catheter care, charting and medication administration. Able to collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary team members, restoring patients' health through nursing and health education processes. Maintains a positive attitude in urgent and stressful situations.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant
Donna Medical Clinic
Donna, TX
02.2018 - 02.2023
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
- Prepared laboratory specimens for analysis and organized lab results for review by the physician.
- Provided assistance to medical staff in performing minor surgical procedures.
- Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription and data entry into electronic health record system.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner.
- Performed basic laboratory tests such as urinalysis and blood glucose levels under direct supervision of a physician or registered nurse.
- Educated patients on healthcare topics such as nutrition and disease prevention methods.
- Conducted EKGs, spirometry testing, audiograms and other diagnostic tests as requested by the physician.
- Ensured that all instruments used during exams were cleaned properly after each use according to established protocols.
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
- Responded to patient callbacks and phone-in prescription refill requests.
- Performed venipuncture and other blood collection procedures according to established standards.
Education
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Rio Grande Valley College
Pharr04-2024
Medical Assisting
South Texas Vocational Technical Institute
Weslaco01-2018
High School Diploma -
Edinburg High School
Edinburg, TX06-2016
Skills
- Venipuncture
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Vital Signs Collection
- Documenting Vitals
- Risk Evaluation
- G-Tube Care
- Physical Assessments
- Catheter care
- Infection Control Monitoring
- Hands-On Personal Care
- Wound Care
- Documentation
- Patient Education
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- IV-Therapy
- HIPPA Compliance
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Professional
Certification
- BLS Certified
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Donna Medical Clinic
02.2018 - 02.2023
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Rio Grande Valley College
Medical Assisting
South Texas Vocational Technical Institute
High School Diploma -
Edinburg High School
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