Courtney Garza
Plainview,Tx
Summary
I am currently employed with a nursing agency. It gave me the flexibility I needed to attend the LVN-RN transition program. I pick up shifts at nursing homes, substance rehabilitation facilities, and hospitals. I have learned to adjust as needed to the environment around me. I previously worked as a clinic LVN for the Cogdell Clinic in Lockney, Texas. I started this job in May of 2022. I feel the clinic helped me get stronger with becoming familiar with all different kinds of medications. Previously I was a floor nurse for five in a half years at St. Joseph Covenant Health Hospital working night shift on the mom/baby unit. I will always have a passion for OB/Nursery, although it was time for a change, and I hope I can now be an asset to your workplace.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
LVN Floor Nurse
Patriot Nursing Agency
Amarillo, TX
11.2024 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments to patients according to established protocols and physician orders.
- Monitored patient vital signs, assessing changes and communicating findings to healthcare team promptly.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for optimal patient outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on health management, medication usage, and post-discharge care instructions.
- Contributed to a safe working environment by following infection control protocols and accurately reporting incidents or concerns.
- Examined and treated patients' injuries and pressure wounds to promote healing.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families, fostering trust and open communication during difficult times.
- Maintained accurate records of residents' healthcare treatments and responses.
- Delivered treatments and direct nursing care according to physicians' orders in Type environment.
- Utilized Software to document nursing assessments, treatments, medications and discharge instructions.
- Applied evidence-based practice principles to deliver accurate and effective nursing interventions, enhancing patient outcomes.
- Reduced medication errors through meticulous attention to detail when administering treatments and medications.
- Administered basic patient care and treatments by dressing wounds, treating bedsores, giving enemas and performing catheterizations.
- Demonstrated strong clinical judgment when assessing patients, prioritizing needs, and initiating appropriate interventions.
LVN Clinic Nurse
05.2022 - Current
- As a clinic nurse I am responsible for the patient’s intake. I assess vital signs. I make sure all medications on file have the correct dosage and frequency along with making sure any new medications are added and old ones taken off. I send in refills when needed. I obtain the patient’s chief complaint. I order and release labs according to my Dr’s. last clinic note. If the patient is completely new I make sure we do a clinical history intake with the patient’s medical history so we can up date the chart. I am also responsible for administering IM and Subq injections when ordered by the MD along with administering fluids through IV as needed. I am also trained in Texas Healthsteps/Well child visits, and administering vaccines as needed. I work for an MD and Nurse Practioner so the pace of the environment depends on the amount of patients being seen between both providers. We also rotate throughout the week pulling back and administering shot only orders. We also rotate weekend/weekday call after clinic hours where I am responsible for answering patient phone calls and giving medical advice by communicating with on call Dr. and administering medication refills if necessary. I am also responsible for completing precertifications and prior authorizations that are required for the patient’s care. I have also become familiar with performing EKGs, because when RT is not available, we are responsible for doing the EKG’s ordered on our patients. I have also learned how to make patient referrals to specialists as needed. I am also trained assisting with colonoscopies.
LVN Floor Nurse
St. Joseph Covenant Hospital
Plainview, Tx
09.2016 - 05.2022
- Being a floor nurse for women's services included giving patient care to moms who have just given birth. Making sure they stay stable until discharge along with administering appropriate medications. I was also trained to take care of antepartum patients and gynecologist patients such as pregnant moms with severe nausea and vomiting and hysterectomy patients. I was also trained as a nursery nurse which involves transitioning newborns and making sure they remain stable until discharge and performing the hearing screens, PKU, and CHD. I was also floated to med surge when needed and performed med surge nurse duties. I was also trained in orthopedic pre and post op care.
Education
Registered Nurse - Nursing
Covenant School of Nuraing
Lubbock, TXLicensed Vocational Nursing certificate - Nursing
South Plains College
Plainview, Tx08.2016
High School Diploma - undefined
Plainview high school
Plainview, Tx05.2010
Skills
- Giving quality patient care
- Teamwork
- Patient advocacy
- Time management
- Communication skills
- Critical thinking skills
- Medication administration
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient care
- Direct patient care
- Documenting intake
Timeline
LVN Floor Nurse
Patriot Nursing Agency
11.2024 - Current
LVN Clinic Nurse
05.2022 - Current
LVN Floor Nurse
St. Joseph Covenant Hospital
09.2016 - 05.2022
Licensed Vocational Nursing certificate - Nursing
South Plains College
High School Diploma - undefined
Plainview high school
Registered Nurse - Nursing
Covenant School of Nuraing