Carol Velazquez
Port Saint Lucie,FL
Summary
Compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse known for ability to efficiently manage tasks and high productivity levels. Specialize in wound care, patient education, and medication administration, ensuring comprehensive patient support. Excel in communication, empathy, and time management skills, seamlessly integrating into diverse healthcare teams to deliver exceptional patient care.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Professional Pet Groomer
Happy Paws boutique
Staten Island, New York
06.2009 - 04.2020
- Stocked shelves with retail items such as shampoos, conditioners, colognes and sprays.
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment, following all safety protocols.
- Delivered excellent service to pet owners to drive repeat business.
- Utilized clippers, scissors, combs and brushes during grooming sessions as necessary.
- Scheduled grooming and veterinary appointments for animals.
- Attended training seminars related to pet grooming techniques and trends.
- Walked and exercised dogs during owner absences.
- Assisted in the maintenance of records for each pet groomed.
- Demonstrated knowledge of breed specific cuts and styles as requested by customer.
- Followed precise feeding instructions and schedules for animals under care.
- Screened individuals interested in adopting pets.
- Socialized animals to prepare for adoption.
- Fed and watered animals in care, following special diets and regular medication administration schedules.
- Conducted pre-grooming consultations with clients to discuss goals for the grooming session.
- Provided advice to pet owners on proper nutrition, behavior modification techniques and general care of their pets.
- Cleaned and maintained kennels, holding areas and surgical rooms.
- Reviewed pet records from daily visits and appointments, entering important data into system.
- Scheduled regular appointments for repeat customers.
- Ensured that all equipment used was properly sanitized after each use according to industry standards.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment.
- Cleaned up any messes made by the pets while they were being groomed.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Communicated with clients regarding their pet's health and well-being.
- Organized supplies needed prior to beginning grooming services.
- Inspected animals for signs of illness or injury prior to grooming process.
- Played with dogs and cats to maintain socialization and reduce stress.
- Maintained clean and orderly play yards, kennels and cages.
- Kept accurate records of products used during each grooming session.
- Performed complete grooming services including brushing, bathing, trimming, nail clipping and ear cleaning.
- Monitored pets closely while they were being groomed to ensure safety at all times.
- Cleaned and sanitized equipment and surfaces to protect animal and staff health.
- Greeted customers and their pets, assessing pet's needs and condition.
- Assisted with grooming tasks such as bathing, brushing, and nail trimming.
- Assessed animals for injury and illness.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Utilized various software and tools to streamline processes and optimize performance.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Staffing Agency
Brooklyn, New York
04.2009 - 04.2011
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical history.
- Performed triage to maximum team productivity and effectiveness.
- Facilitated communication between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Assisted with admissions and discharges of patients from hospital units or long-term care facilities.
- Answered patients' calls to determine how to assist.
- Provided emotional support to patients dealing with illness or injury related issues.
- Prepared patients for examinations, tests or treatments and explained procedures.
- Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during challenging times.
- Collected blood, urine or sputum from patients to perform routine laboratory tests.
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to patients.
- Coordinated scheduling of follow-up appointments with primary care providers.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop individualized care plans for each patient.
- Communicated effectively with patients, family members, healthcare team members, and other stakeholders regarding patient care plans or concerns.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies for their individual conditions.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Measured and recorded patient height, weight and other vital signs.
- Assisted in the development and implementation of nursing policies and procedures.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings for coordination of patient care plans.
- Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Clove Lake healthcare and rehabilitation center
Staten Island, NY
04.2005 - 08.2008
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical history.
- Performed triage to maximum team productivity and effectiveness.
- Facilitated communication between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Assisted with admissions and discharges of patients from hospital units or long-term care facilities.
- Answered patients' calls to determine how to assist.
- Provided emotional support to patients dealing with illness or injury related issues.
- Prepared patients for examinations, tests or treatments and explained procedures.
- Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during challenging times.
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to patients.
- Coordinated scheduling of follow-up appointments with primary care providers.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop individualized care plans for each patient.
- Communicated effectively with patients, family members, healthcare team members, and other stakeholders regarding patient care plans or concerns.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Administer medication as doctor order
- Write nursing care plans and implicating on them
- Make rounds with Doctor and follow through with any medical procedures and medication
- Wound care, nurse
- Assisted in the development and implementation of nursing policies and procedures.
Education
Pet Grooming Certificate - Pet Grooming
American Academy of Pet Grooming
New York, NY02-2009
License Practical Nurse - Nursing
Microtech Training Center
Jersey City, NJ12-2004
Bachelor of Science - LPN To RN Bachelor Program For Applied Science
Distant Learning Center
Staten Island, NYAssociate of Science - Nursing
Staten Island Community College
Staten Island, NYSkills
- Patient assessment
- Wound care
- Medication administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient education
- Care plan development
- Infection control
- Communication skills
- Customer service
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Compassionate care
- Problem solving
- Record keeping
- Respiratory care
- Recordkeeping and maintenance
- Patient charting
Timeline
Professional Pet Groomer
Happy Paws boutique
06.2009 - 04.2020
Licensed Practical Nurse
Staffing Agency
04.2009 - 04.2011
Licensed Practical Nurse
Clove Lake healthcare and rehabilitation center
04.2005 - 08.2008
Pet Grooming Certificate - Pet Grooming
American Academy of Pet Grooming
License Practical Nurse - Nursing
Microtech Training Center
Bachelor of Science - LPN To RN Bachelor Program For Applied Science
Distant Learning Center
Associate of Science - Nursing
Staten Island Community College