Christina Vargas
Converse,TX
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering over Twelve years of patient-facing experience. Addresses patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
BAMC Inpatient Pediatric Ward
San Antonio, TX
03.2013 - Current
- ·Full and focused Assessments on pediatric patients
- · Vital Signs, Neurological checks and ADL care
- · Medical Documentation
- · IV Placement and care
- · Obtaining Labs; Blood samples/Cultures/Respiratory
- · Medication Administration/Injections
LPN
BAMC Adult Surgical Care Unit
San Antonio, TX
01.2021 - 06.2021
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Developed and executed daily goals and care plans for up to 5 surgical patients per day.
- Connected with patients and families from variety of cultural and economic backgrounds to establish and maintain open communication for improved patient outcomes.
LPN
BAMC Adult Medsurg/COVID
San Antonio, TX
04.2020 - 06.2020
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
Education
Associate of Science - LVN To ADN Bridge
Galen College of Nursing
San Antonio, TX07.2024
No Degree - Licensed Practical Nurse
U.S. Army M6 LPN Course
US Army Medcom03.2011
Skills
- Direct Patient Care
- Interdisciplinary Planning
- Individualized Care Plans
- Progress Evaluation
- Patient Histories
- Mental and Physical Assessments
- Direct Supervision
- Restraint Techniques
- Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
- Charting and Recording
- Patient Management
- Vocational Support
- Caregiving Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Time Management
- Educating Families
- Breathing Treatments
- HIPAA Protocols
- Care Planning
- Time Management
- Educating Families
- Breathing Treatments
- HIPAA Protocols
- Care Planning
Certification
- BLS Certified (Jul 2023)
- PALS certified (July 2023)
- LVN License (TX #300096)
- Daisy Award (x4)
- You Make a Difference Award (Dec2022)
Timeline
LPN
BAMC Adult Surgical Care Unit
01.2021 - 06.2021
LPN
BAMC Adult Medsurg/COVID
04.2020 - 06.2020
Licensed Practical Nurse
BAMC Inpatient Pediatric Ward
03.2013 - Current
Associate of Science - LVN To ADN Bridge
Galen College of Nursing
No Degree - Licensed Practical Nurse
U.S. Army M6 LPN Course
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