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Denise Rojas

Spearman,TX

Summary

Texas-Licensed Vocational Nurse with proven expertise in managing total nursing care and administering prescribed medications and treatments according to approved nursing techniques. Assists in delivery of patient care through nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. Demonstrated competency directing and guiding patient teaching and activities to promote individual treatment programs.

Healthcare professional equipped to excel in surgical environments with proven history of supporting complex procedures. Known for reliability and adaptability, fostering seamless team collaboration. Expertise in surgical instrumentation and aseptic practices.

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Capstone Rehabilitation
01.2018 - Current
  • Administered medications and monitored patient vitals to ensure optimal recovery.
  • Assisted in developing personalized care plans tailored to individual patient needs.
  • Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge procedures.
  • Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and streamline care processes.
  • Advocated for patients'' needs effectively, working closely with healthcare providers to develop and implement appropriate care plans.
  • Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.

License Vocational Nurse

Ochiltree General Hospital
10.2003 - 06.2025
  • Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes in patient conditions to healthcare team members.
  • Assisted with patient admissions, discharges, and transfers ensuring smooth transitions and continuity of care.
  • Educated patients and families on health management, medication use, and post-discharge care instructions.
  • Trained and mentored new nursing staff on best practices, policies, and procedures for quality care delivery.
  • Promoted patient safety through vigilant monitoring of vital signs and reporting any abnormalities to the appropriate healthcare provider promptly.
  • Facilitated effective communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care during transitions between facilities or levels of care.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
  • Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
  • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
  • Educated family members on proper caregiving techniques, alleviating stressors associated with caring for loved ones at home.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
  • Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
  • Collaborated with surgical teams to optimize workflow efficiency and enhance procedural effectiveness.
  • Trained new staff on sterilization techniques and operating room protocols, fostering a knowledgeable team environment.
  • Evaluated and implemented improvements in instrument handling processes, increasing operational efficiency.

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Hansford County Hospital District
06.1987 - 01.2019
  • Mentored junior staff on clinical protocols and patient care best practices.
  • Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
  • Fostered a positive work environment by collaborating with colleagues, sharing knowledge, and mentoring new nursing staff members.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
  • Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.

Education

Licensed Vocational Nurse - Nursing

Frank Phillips College
Borger, TX
05-1989

Skills

  • Medication administration
  • Geriatric care
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Catheter care
  • Compassionate care
  • Patient care
  • Patient assessment
  • Medical examination
  • Pediatric care
  • Reporting and documentation
  • Patient and family communication
  • Treatment outcome monitoring
  • Surgical equipment handling
  • Sterile technique proficiency
  • Organizational growth
  • Motivation and initiative
  • Patient positioning expertise
  • Equipment set up
  • Pre-surgical preparation
  • Sterile technique
  • Pre- and post-surgical counts
  • Specimen preparation

Certification

ACLS

PALS

BLS

NRP

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Capstone Rehabilitation
01.2018 - Current

License Vocational Nurse

Ochiltree General Hospital
10.2003 - 06.2025

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Hansford County Hospital District
06.1987 - 01.2019

Licensed Vocational Nurse - Nursing

Frank Phillips College

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