Cathy Cortez
Amarillo,TX
Summary
Bilingual LVN seeking a position where I can be most effective in assisting other medical personnel with patient care and provide quality health care, fully utilizing all nursing skills. Healthcare professional with well-rounded skill set in patient care and medical support. Recognized for adeptly handling patient assessments and providing consistent, high-quality care. Known for fostering team collaboration and adaptability to changing healthcare environments, ensuring seamless patient experiences and outcomes.
Knowledgeable LVN with solid background in patient care and support, ensuring optimal comfort and safety for all individuals. Proven history of assisting in medical procedures and providing essential patient education. Demonstrated ability to manage patient records accurately and collaborate effectively with healthcare teams.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ADON/Wound Care/Charge Nurse
Five Points Rehab and Nursing/Landmark of Amarillo
Amarillo, TX
12.2022 - 03.2026
- Completed Wound Care Certification
- Managed staffing needs effectively, ensuring appropriate nurse-to-patient ratios during all shifts.
- Mentored new nursing staff, fostering professional growth and development while maintaining high standards of patient care.
- Led nursing staff to ensure compliance with health regulations and quality care standards.
- Developed and implemented training programs to enhance staff skills and improve patient care outcomes.
- Coordinated patient admissions, discharges, and transfers to optimize workflow efficiency.
- Facilitated communication between departments to streamline operations and resolve issues promptly.
LVN Charge Nurse-Assistant Director of Nursing
Medical Lodge of Amarillo
04.2022 - Current
- Assistant Director of Nursing. Supervising care of residents and work of nurses and nursing assistants.
- Supervise Nursing Aides as they complete their assigned tasks and point out any changes or improvements that need to be made. Ensure staffing for each month, week and day for patient care.
- Assisted with nursing staff education
- Assisted with care plans.
- Assisted with new admission approvals, ICD-10 codes and medical DX.
- Assisted nursing staff with admission process of new patients.
LVN Charge Nurse-Assistant Director of Nursing
Legacy Rehab and Living
09.2021 - 04.2022
- Initially, an LVN floor nurse, promoted to Assistant Director of Nursing. Supervising care of residents and work of nurses and nursing assistants.
- Supervise Nursing Aides as they complete their assigned tasks and point out any changes or improvements that need to be made. Ensure staffing for each month, week and day for patient care.
- Assisted with nursing staff education
- Assisted with care plans.
- Assisted with new admission approvals, ICD-10 codes and medical DX.
- Assisted nursing staff with admission process of new patients.
LVN Charge Nurse-COVID unit
Craig Senior Living
02.2020 - 09.2021
- Manage the nursing care for patients in the COVID unit.
- Delegate the shifts tasks to all of the Nursing Assistants in the unit and coordinate with physicians who might need assistance.
- Recognize changes in patients’ condition and respond appropriately.
- Supervise Nursing Aides as they complete their assigned tasks and point out any changes or improvements that need to be made.
- Detect any issues that could result in injuries or other difficulties for patients or staff members.
- Inform physicians of any changes in patients progress, condition or medicinal needs.
LVN Charge nurse
Heritage Convalescent Center
06.2018 - 11.2019
- Skilled nursing, manage the nursing care for patients in the LTC unit.
- Delegate the shifts tasks to all of the Nursing Assistants in the unit and coordinate with physicians who might need assistance.
- Recognize changes in patients’ condition and respond appropriately.
- Supervise Nursing Aides as they complete their assigned tasks and point out any changes or improvements that need to be made.
- Detect any issues that could result in injuries or other difficulties for patients or staff members.
- Inform physicians of any changes in patients progress, condition or medicinal needs.
LVN Charge Nurse
Creative Solutions-Lubbock Healthcare
11.2017 - 05.2018
- Skilled nursing, manage the nursing care for patients in the LTC unit.
- Delegate the shifts tasks to all of the Nursing Assistants in the unit and coordinate with physicians who might need assistance.
- Recognize changes in patients’ condition and respond appropriately.
- Supervise Nursing Aides as they complete their assigned tasks and point out any changes or improvements that need to be made.
- Detect any issues that could result in injuries or other difficulties for patients or staff members.
- Inform physicians of any changes in patients progress, condition or medicinal needs.
LVN Charge Nurse
Creative Solutions in Healthcare
Lubbock, TX
06.2017 - 11.2017
- Providing care to trach/vent patients. Monitoring changes in condition, administering medications via g-tube and assisting other healthcare professionals with patient care.
Staffing Coordinator
Legacy Rehab and Living
Texas
05.2016 - 06.2017
- As staffing coordinator my main responsibility was organizing and scheduling workers to ensure that the facility was fully staffed on each work shift. As staffing coordinator, I worked as part of the human resources team and reported to the director of nursing (DON). My role as development was educating staff as proper infection control, evidence-based care and competencies for nurses and C.N.A.s
Education
LVN - Nursing
Skills
- Medication administration
- Geriatric care
- HIPAA compliance
- Vital signs monitoring
- Catheter care
- Compassionate care
- Patient care
- Clinical judgment
- Direct patient care
- Infection control
- Patient assessment
- Healthcare software proficiency
- Documentation accuracy
- Diabetes management
- Nutrition support
- Treatment plan implementation
- Aseptic techniques
- Nursing processes
- Patient and family communication
- Intravenous therapy and blood withdrawal certification
- HIPAA guideline adherence
- Postoperative care
- Reporting and documentation
- Vital signs
- Patient relationship building
- Caregiving skills
- Wound care
Certification
- Wound Care Certification
Additional Information
I am a very hard working, self-motivated individual who believes, I only deserve it if I have earned it. I began my nursing career 20 years ago and have been a part of management in nursing, down to an non-certified nursing assistant.
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
ADON/Wound Care/Charge Nurse - Five Points Rehab and Nursing/Landmark of Amarillo
12.2022 - 03.2026
LVN Charge Nurse-Assistant Director of Nursing - Medical Lodge of Amarillo
04.2022 - Current
LVN Charge Nurse-Assistant Director of Nursing - Legacy Rehab and Living
09.2021 - 04.2022
LVN Charge Nurse-COVID unit - Craig Senior Living
02.2020 - 09.2021
LVN Charge nurse - Heritage Convalescent Center
06.2018 - 11.2019
LVN Charge Nurse - Creative Solutions-Lubbock Healthcare
11.2017 - 05.2018
LVN Charge Nurse - Creative Solutions in Healthcare
06.2017 - 11.2017
Staffing Coordinator - Legacy Rehab and Living
05.2016 - 06.2017
Amarillo College - LVN, Nursing