David De La Rosa
Belcamp,MD
Summary
Licensed Vocational Nurse and Military Veteran with 6+ years of proven experience in the healthcare field. Possesses a comprehensive background in critical care nursing, medical-surgical nursing, and nursing administration derived from conducting domestic operations in the United States of America. Managed risk upon multiple lines to protect assets, property, and equipment while meeting the expectations of senior leadership. Possesses extensive knowledge in phlebotomy, pharmacology, and patient care in an acute and critical care environment. Recipient of multiple awards for outstanding performance and professionalism. Career supported by a License in Practical Nursing in the state of Texas and Maryland.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
University Of Maryland Medical System - Midtown Campus
12.2024 - 09.2025
- Provided patient care within the scope of practice of a licensed practical nurse in a 25-bed medical-surgical ward serving patients of various specialties including surgical, internal medicine, cardiology, nephrology, and pulmonology. General population of patients ranging from young adults through geriatrics.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
Licensed Practical Nurse - Inpatient Medical/Surgical
William Beaumont Army Medical Center
04.2023 - 10.2024
- Provided patient care within the scope of practice of a licensed practical nurse in a 24-bed medical-surgical ward serving patients of various specialties including surgical, internal medicine, cardiology, nephrology, and pulmonology. General population of patients ranging from young adults through geriatrics. Primary roles as a practical nurse in an inpatient setting included, but not limited to, collaborating with the care team under the direction of a registered nurse (RN) to reach desired outcome, assisting providers with bedside procedures, head-to-toe physical assessment, performed electrocardiographs (EKG), peripheral intravenous access placement, medication administration, phlebotomy/specimen collection, and wound care.
- Served as primary preceptor to newly-graduated Army Practical Nurses (68C) on the medical-surgical ward enhancing their knowledge and skills prior to working as an independent Licensed Practical Nurse.
- Served as preceptor to practical nursing students attending their Army Practical Nurse Course prior to being qualified to serve in the Practical Nurse Military Occupational Specialty (MOS).
Licensed Practical Nurse - Orthopedic Clinic
William Beaumont Army Medical Center
10.2022 - 04.2023
- Served a diverse patient population varying from pediatrics to geriatrics.
- Obtain vital signs including, but not limited to, blood pressure, pulse, respirations, oxygen saturation, pain level, height, and weight
- Provide nursing care, within the appropriate limits of scope of practice, to patients based upon the physician's medical plan.
- Screen, review, and update immunization records.
- Screen and review Army MEDPROS for soldiers requiring a physical profile form DA 3349
- Assisted physician's with examinations and diagnostic procedures such as joint aspirations, joint/tendon injections, application and removal of splints for injured extremities.
- Prepared various combination medications injections consisting of corticosteroids and hyaluronic acid.
- Perform teaching to patients and family members regarding preparation before surgery, instructions for day of surgery, and care after surgery including safety precautions and signs and symptoms of post-operative infections.
- Administrative tasks including, but not limited to, operating the clinic virtual nurse phone line and preparing official patient support documents using standard Department of the Army memorandum format.
Licensed Practical Nurse - U.S. Army MedSurg/ICU
William Beaumont Army Medical Center
04.2018 - 10.2022
- Over four years of patient care experience in an inpatient setting in a 30-bed medical-surgical ward and 24-bed Intensive Care Unit serving patients of various specialties including surgical, internal medicine, critical care cardiology, nephrology, and pulmonology. General population of patients ranging from young adults through geriatrics. Primary roles as a LVN in an inpatient setting included, but not limited to, collaborating with the care team under the direction of a registered nurse (RN) to reach desired outcome, assisting providers with bedside procedures, head-to-toe physical assessment, performed electrocardiographs (EKG), peripheral intravenous access placement, medication administration, phlebotomy/specimen collection, wound care, and ventilator management.
- Served as primary preceptor to newly-graduated LVNs on the medical-surgical ward enhancing their knowledge and skills prior to working as an independent Licensed Vocational Nurse.
- Served as the Non-Commissioned Officer In Charge (NCOIC) for a 24-bed Mixed Intensive Care Unit for William Beaumont Army Medical Center. Responsible for the welfare of 45 staff members composed of both soldiers and civilians. Directly accountable for the training and integration of incoming personnel to the unit. Responsible for the maintenance and accountability of over $3.4million worth of medical equipment.
- Served as the Intensive Care Unit’s Safety Officer supporting and enforcing standard operating procedures providing a safe environment for staff, patients, and guests of William Beaumont Army Medical Center.
- Responsible for ordering and maintaining adequate stock of medical supplies utilizing the Defense Medical Logistics Standard Support (DMLSS) while staying within hospital mandated budget.
- Provided training and education to unit staff to maintain an environment of care to the standards of The Joint Commission leading to having “zero findings” for the Intensive Care Unit earning accreditation.
- Served as the Intensive Care Unit’s Point of Care Testing (POCT) super-user for the Accu-Chek Inform II glucometer system. Provided training and education to unit staff to grant access to the glucometer system as well as reported monthly audits to the hospital POCT coordinator.
- Served as the Infection Control auditor and educator for the medical-surgical ward supporting and enforcing standard operating procedures in accordance to The Joint Commission and Center for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines.
- Provided health screenings and vaccinations to over 15,000 Afghanistan refugee patients as part of Operation Allies Refuge and Operation Allies Welcome.
Education
Technical Or Occupational Certificate -
Army Medical Department Center of Schools
Fort Sam Houston, TX, United StatesSkills
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Life Support (ALS)
- Peripheral Intravenous Catheter Placement
- EKG administration
- Vital signs
- Samples collection
- Medication administration
- Wound Care
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
University Of Maryland Medical System - Midtown Campus
12.2024 - 09.2025
Licensed Practical Nurse - Inpatient Medical/Surgical
William Beaumont Army Medical Center
04.2023 - 10.2024
Licensed Practical Nurse - Orthopedic Clinic
William Beaumont Army Medical Center
10.2022 - 04.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse - U.S. Army MedSurg/ICU
William Beaumont Army Medical Center
04.2018 - 10.2022
Technical Or Occupational Certificate -
Army Medical Department Center of Schools