Cecilia Garcia De Silva
El Paso,Texas
Summary
Skilled Licensed Vocational Nurse implements nursing care, following physician orders in conformance with recognized nursing techniques, standards and administrative policies. Superb technical knowledge and high-level communications skills standardizing nursing practice towards quality care optimization. Prioritizes clinical and operational tasks in fast-paced emergent settings.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Regent Care Center
El Paso, TX
10.2023 - Current
- Assisted physicians in examining and treating patients.
- Provided wound care, including dressing changes and administering intravenous medications.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate and respiration rate.
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques after discharge from hospital or clinic.
- Assisted with the administration of injections and IV fluids to patients.
- Maintained accurate patient records documenting treatments, medications administered and other pertinent information.
- Observed changes in patient conditions and reported any unusual findings to supervising physician or registered nurse.
- Collected specimens for laboratory analysis; prepared specimens for transport to lab.
- Administered prescribed medications under the direction of a physician or RN.
- Evaluated patient responses to treatments; documented assessments in medical record system.
- Adhered to all applicable laws regarding confidentiality of protected health information.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
- Collected blood, urine or sputum from patients to perform routine laboratory tests.
- Assembled and used catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers.
Private Duty Nurse
Aveanna Heathcare
El Paso, TX
09.2016 - Current
- Maintained optimal ventilator settings and operations to meet patient care needs.
- Facilitated medication management and monitored for side effects or allergic reactions.
- Performed wound care, monitored catheters and recorded food and fluid intake.
- Assessed signs and symptoms indicating physiologic and psychosocial changes in patient's condition.
- Recorded care information accurately and completely in electronic data systems.
- Rendered therapeutic nursing interventions for individualized plan of care following homecare guidelines.
- Reported abnormal findings to case manager and physician for immediate intervention orders.
- Tracked nursing data for care provided to document progress and outcomes for established goals.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Instructed patients and their families on disease process, medications, treatments and self-care techniques.
- Assisted in developing educational materials related to chronic conditions.
- Served as a liaison between family members and caregivers and interdisciplinary teams to ensure effective communication about the plan of care for each patient served.
- Assisted with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, meal preparation, feeding and ambulation.
- Utilized electronic medical records for accurate charting and reporting.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
People Care
El Paso, TX
04.2021 - 09.2023
- Maintained accurate patient records documenting treatments, medications administered and other pertinent information.
- Coordinated care provided by other healthcare professionals involved in patient's care plan.
- Adhered to all applicable laws regarding confidentiality of protected health information.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Promoted culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting documentation and prevention.
- Applied interventions to progress patients toward wellness and address maintenance of wellness.
- Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
- Answered patients' calls to determine how to assist.
- Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Education
Practical Nursing
Anamarc College - Santa Teresa
Santa Teresa, NM06-2010
El Paso Community College
El Paso, TX09-2012
Skills
- Treatment plan implementation
- Patient Care
- Patient Education
- Infection Control
Affiliations
Love my children and enjoy spending time with them.
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Accomplishments
Received Nightingale Award in nursing school
Certification
Vocational nurse license
CPR license
Timeline
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Regent Care Center
10.2023 - Current
Licensed Vocational Nurse
People Care
04.2021 - 09.2023
Private Duty Nurse
Aveanna Heathcare
09.2016 - Current
Practical Nursing
Anamarc College - Santa Teresa
El Paso Community College
Vocational nurse license
CPR license
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