Catherine Garcia
McAllen,TX
Summary
Licensed PracticalNurse with 13 years experience in clinical settings providing nursing care to diverse populations. excellent communication skills demonstrated by years of experience in healthcare. Enthusiastic LVN with excellent people skills and dedicated work ethic. Demonstrated medical procedure competency.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LVN Pediatric Home Health
Ageless Living Home Health
2018.11 - Current
- Patient Care
- Strong Assessment Skills
- Emotional Support
- Infection Control Standards
- Basic Life Support
- Ensured all activities of daily living were met
- Medical Terminology Knowledge
- Medication Administration Expert
- Medical Protocols
- Infection Control
- Vital Signs
- Experience with Trach and Vent Patients
- Communication skills with Specialty Doctors
Pediatric LVN
Aveana
2011.04 - 2018.06
- Primary care, assessment and evaluation of pediatric patients.
- Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans.
- Ensured HIPAA compliance.
- Performed basic physical assessments of newborns and infants and children.
- Followed infection control procedures.
- Authorized drug refills and provided detailed prescription information to pharmacies.
- Performed monthly inventory and maintained office and medical supply counts.
- Routinely retracted patient throat cultures and prepared for lab submission.
- Administered injections at the home when necessary.
Education
BLS -
American Heart Association
Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN
South Texas College
Mcallen, TXSkills
- Patient Care
- Strong Assessment Skills
- Emotional Support
- Infection Control Standards
- Basic Life Support
- Medical Terminology Knowledge
- Medication Administration Expert
- Medical Protocols
- Infection Control
- Vital Signs
- Necessary Health Education
- Experience with trach and vent patients
- Communication with specialty physicians
Certification
HIPAA and OSHA Training Re-certified annually
American Heart Association: BLS
CPR certification-current
Timeline
LVN Pediatric Home Health
Ageless Living Home Health
2018.11 - Current
Pediatric LVN
Aveana
2011.04 - 2018.06
BLS -
American Heart Association
Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN
South Texas College
HIPAA and OSHA Training Re-certified annually
American Heart Association: BLS
CPR certification-current
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