Devanee Pizana
Austin,TX
Summary
Dependable healthcare team member with sound judgment, excellent clinical abilities and smooth bedside manner. Track and chart vitals and other markers to help patients, support team treatment goals and boost outcomes. Exceptional approach in holistic patient care.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
LVN
Austin State Supported Living Center
03.2022 - 10.2023
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Monitored patient's vital signs, respiration activity, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Managed individual's with complex cases involving multiple diagnoses or treatments .
- Prepared detailed reports on patient progress which were present at weekly staff meetings.
- Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from bipolar disorder, OCD, autism and Alzheimer's.
- Initiated crisis intervention when necessary to de-escalate situations or provide emotional support for individuals in distress.
LVN Intern
Valley Baptist Medical Center
06.2021 - 11.2021
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while prioritizing urgent requests from physicians or nurses.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatments, maintained patients flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Responded quickly to life threatening situations using appropriate interventions based on established protocols.
- Monitored and maintained catheters, IVs and wound dressings.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
- Monitored patient activities to ensure safety protocols were adhered to.
LVN Intern
South Texas Rehabilitation Hospital
04.2021 - 07.2021
- Maintained stringent hygiene standards of unit with disinfection and consistent restocks of supplies needed for wound care, routine vital sign check ups and bathing.
- Performed G-tube and trach care, monitored catheters and recorded I&O's.
- Collected blood, urine, or sputum samples from patients to perform routine lab tests.
- Monitored patients' neurologic/muscular status, physical therapies and helped patients achieve and maintain maximum function.
- Ensured that all documentation was accurate and up-to-date according to established guidelines.
Education
CERT2 Vocational Nursing
Texas Southmost College
301 Mexico Blvd, Brownsville, TX12.2021
Emergency Medical Services
Academy of Emergency Medical Technicians
4202 Ruben M. Torees Blvd, Brownsville, TX06.2020
Fire Academy; Fire Science/Medical Services
Career & Tech Education
1800 Cummings Place, Brownsville, TX06.2020
Skills
- Adaptability
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Patient Assessment
- Medication Administration
- Wound Care
- Tracheostomy, G-tube and ventilator care
- Infection Control
- Emergency Response
- Pain Management
- Clinical Documentation
- SBAR communication
- Office 365 Expertise (ie Microsoft, Excel, Powerpoint)
- Experienced with Cerner and IRIS
- Behavioral Health Support
- Patient Advocacy
- Fluent in Spanish
Timeline
LVN
Austin State Supported Living Center
03.2022 - 10.2023
LVN Intern
Valley Baptist Medical Center
06.2021 - 11.2021
LVN Intern
South Texas Rehabilitation Hospital
04.2021 - 07.2021
CERT2 Vocational Nursing
Texas Southmost College
Emergency Medical Services
Academy of Emergency Medical Technicians
Fire Academy; Fire Science/Medical Services
Career & Tech Education
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