Carla Gutierres
Pharr,Texas
Summary
Compassionate Licensed Vocational Nurse with extensive experience, excelling in medication administration and patient education. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction through vigilant monitoring and effective communication. Adept at collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to achieve optimal outcomes while ensuring strict HIPAA compliance and fostering a supportive care environment.
Licensed nursing professional prepared for this role with strong background in patient care and medical assistance. Known for effective team collaboration and adaptability to changing needs. Skilled in administering medications, wound care, and patient monitoring. Reliable and focused on achieving positive health outcomes.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Private Duty Nurse
03.2023 - Current
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Prevented medication errors by meticulously reviewing physician orders and administering medications as prescribed.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- 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.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Hidalgo County Health and Human Services
06.2022 - 02.2023
- Set up for vaccine clinic
- Administer covid vaccines
- Monitoring any reaction from administered vaccine, Follow up with patient for following vaccine.
- Safeguarded patient confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA regulations and maintaining secure medical records.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Private Duty Nurse
01.2020 - 05.2022
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Facilitated effective communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care during transitions between facilities or levels of care.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Us Renal Care
06.2019 - 01.2020
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Strengthened infection control measures by strictly following hand hygiene protocols and utilizing personal protective equipment when necessary.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Fostered a positive work environment by collaborating with colleagues, sharing knowledge, and mentoring new nursing staff members.
- Streamlined patient flow in a busy clinic setting, ensuring timely access to care for all patients.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for optimal patient outcomes.
- Educated family members on proper caregiving techniques, alleviating stressors associated with caring for loved ones at home.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Set up and dialyze patient and monitor during treatment
Medical Assistant
Sumter Pediatrics
02.2012 - 05.2016
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Built strong relationships with patients through effective communication skills that foster trust in the clinic''s commitment to quality care.
- Maintained a safe and clean clinical environment by adhering to infection control guidelines and disposing of biohazardous waste properly.
- Facilitated seamless patient care with thorough and accurate documentation of medical histories, vital signs, and medications.
- Ensured patient safety and comfort during examinations, effectively addressing concerns and answering questions.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Coordinated patient referrals to specialists or other healthcare providers as needed for comprehensive care management plans.
- Enhanced clinic efficiency by assisting physicians with routine procedures and diagnostic tests.
Education
Licensed Vocational Nurse Training Course
Valley Grande Institute
Weslaco, TX12-2018
GED -
South Georgia Technical College
Americus, GA06-2009
Skills
- Medication administration
- Geriatric care
- HIPAA compliance
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassionate care
- Patient care
- Clinical judgment
- Patient education
- Direct patient care
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Private Duty Nurse
03.2023 - Current
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Hidalgo County Health and Human Services
06.2022 - 02.2023
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Private Duty Nurse
01.2020 - 05.2022
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Us Renal Care
06.2019 - 01.2020
Medical Assistant
Sumter Pediatrics
02.2012 - 05.2016
Licensed Vocational Nurse Training Course
Valley Grande Institute
GED -
South Georgia Technical College
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