Criselda Olivarez
Mathis,Texas
Summary
Dedicated LVN with 26 nursing experience and currently employed by Aveanna Healthcare, excelling in patient assessments and chronic disease management. Proficient in administering medications and maintaining infection control, while fostering patient-focused care. Strong communicator and team collaborator, committed to enhancing patient outcomes through effective care coordination and education.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health LVN
Restorative Healthcare
Corpus Christi, TX
07.2015 - Current
- Perform patient assessment
- Administered medications
- GT Feeding
- Direct patient care
- Support/manage personal need
- Trach change/care
- GT change/care
- Monitor/document I&O
- Disease Process management
- Maintain Infection control/Aseptic Technique
- Charting/clinical documentation
Home Health LVN
Ageless Living
Corpus Christi, TX
05.2018 - 03.2025
- Provided complete care to home health patients, including physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Helped patients complete day-to-day tasks, including bathing, dressing and feeding
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Catheterized patient if needed per order.
- Administered Respiratory medications and treatments scheduled and/or PRN
LVN/Student Activities Assistant
Little Bit Of Sunshine
Mathis, United States
02.2017 - 11.2017
- -Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions and communicated concerns to supervising RN and MD
- Perform initial assessment and on-going assessment
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse , blood sugars and blood pressure and record in individual chart
- Delivered oral medications, Subcutaneous or intramuscular injections, remind client to take their medications, set up
- Communicating with client/family/CG on new or changed orders
- Completing state required documentations
- Reorder new or refill medications, setup MD appointments and transportation if needed
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies
- Circulated floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary
- Controlled physical access , used confidential waste bins and shredders, and locked document storage cabinets to protect patient information in charts and MARS
- Provide daily activities for clients
- Interact with clients throughout the day
- Implement their choice of activity if possible
Medical Records Clerk/LVN
Retama Manor
Corpus Christi, TX
02.2015 - 07.2015
- Typed medical orders for Medication/Treatment Administration Record and print
- Audit chart
- Maintained complete confidentiality in accordance with organization and legal requirements
- Pulled patient records and transferred information to appropriate parties
- Entered patient insurance, demographic and health information into software and confirmed records
- Provided respectful assistance to all parties, including patients, staff members and insurance company representatives
- Verified record copies before handing each over to check for and remove unnecessary details
- Purged outdated files
- Take call For Nursing Dept and update schedules for staffing
- Processed patient admission and discharge documentation
Home Health LVN
Aveanna Heathcare
Corpus Christi, TX
09.2024 - Current
- Delivered patient care by administering medications and monitoring vital signs.
- Follow individualized care plans in collaboration with healthcare teams.
- Educated patients and families on health management and wellness strategies.
- Coordinated services with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes.
- Report to RN any changes related to patient, MD appointments, new or change in medications, write orders and communication note.
Education
License - Vocational Nursing
Coastal Bend College
Beeville, TX06.2000
Associate of Science - Accounting And Finance
Coastal Bend College
Beeville, TX2023
Skills
Computer literate
Recording vital signs
Patient assessments
Direct patient care
Patient-focused care
Charting and clinical documentation
Tube feedings and medications familiarity
Supporting personal needs
Documenting behaviors
Data entry/Audit charts
Infection control and aseptic procedures
Wound care experience
Chronic disease management
Timeline
Home Health LVN
Aveanna Heathcare
09.2024 - Current
Home Health LVN
Ageless Living
05.2018 - 03.2025
LVN/Student Activities Assistant
Little Bit Of Sunshine
02.2017 - 11.2017
Home Health LVN
Restorative Healthcare
07.2015 - Current
Medical Records Clerk/LVN
Retama Manor
02.2015 - 07.2015
License - Vocational Nursing
Coastal Bend College
Associate of Science - Accounting And Finance
Coastal Bend College