Crystal Flores
Shallowater,TX
Summary
Compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with expertise in patient observation, wound care, and HIPAA compliance. Proven ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient recovery and safety.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Agency Licensed Practical Nurse
Patriot Nursing
Amarillo, TX
05.2022 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in patient conditions for interdisciplinary review.
- Assisted with patient mobility, ensuring comfort and safety during transfers and daily activities.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop individualized care strategies for diverse patient populations.
- Administered medications and treatments safely and accurately to ensure optimal patient recovery.
LVN
Ocean's Rehab Hospital
Lubbock, TX
02.2022 - 10.2023
- Administered patient care under supervision, ensuring comfort and safety during rehabilitation processes.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes to support clinical decision-making and improve patient outcomes.
- Assisted in developing individualized care plans, enhancing patient recovery strategies in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
- Educated patients and families on post-discharge care, fostering understanding and adherence to treatment protocols.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising [Job Title].
LVN
Trust Point Rehab Hospital
Lubbock, TX
05.2021 - 05.2022
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes to support clinical decision-making and improve patient outcomes.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
Correctional LVN
Montford Prison
Lubbock, TX
08.2017 - 05.2021
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders to ensure patient compliance and health stabilization.
- Monitored vital signs and reported abnormalities, enhancing patient safety and care quality.
- Provided wound care and assisted in minor surgical procedures, improving recovery outcomes for inmates.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans, ensuring comprehensive inmate health management.
LVN III
Lubbock State Supported Living Center
Lubbock, TX
01.2016 - 08.2017
- Conducted routine assessments to evaluate patient health status and report changes promptly.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
Float LVN
Covenant Southwest Medical Plaza
Lubbock, TX
09.2015 - 12.2015
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms, and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients.
Education
LVN - Nursing
South Plains College
Levelland, TX05-2015
Skills
- CPR/AED
- Specimen collection
- Immunization administration
- Pain management
- Physical assessments
- Wound care
- Patient charting
- Patient observation
- Intravenous medications
- Critical thinking
- Dementia knowledge and care
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Problem-solving
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Oxygen therapy
- Pediatric care
- Tracheostomy care
- Diabetes management
- Geriatric care
- Catheter care
- HIPAA compliance
- Vital signs monitoring
Timeline
Agency Licensed Practical Nurse
Patriot Nursing
05.2022 - Current
LVN
Ocean's Rehab Hospital
02.2022 - 10.2023
LVN
Trust Point Rehab Hospital
05.2021 - 05.2022
Correctional LVN
Montford Prison
08.2017 - 05.2021
LVN III
Lubbock State Supported Living Center
01.2016 - 08.2017
Float LVN
Covenant Southwest Medical Plaza
09.2015 - 12.2015
LVN - Nursing
South Plains College