Dolores Dominguez
Albuquerque
Summary
Detail-oriented LPN with expertise in medication administration, health assessments, and patient education. Committed to enhancing patient outcomes through strong clinical judgment and effective communication.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Field Nurse
AMG Specialty Hospital
Albuquerque
12.2022 - 02.2026
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to treatments.
- Educated patients and families on health management and disease prevention.
- Documented patient progress and maintained accurate medical records.
- Conducted health assessments to identify patient needs and concerns.
- Assisted in training new nursing staff on operational protocols and procedures.
- Monitored vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate, blood pressure, respiration rate, oxygen saturation levels.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and quality standards in care delivery.
- Assessed and evaluated patient needs, developed and implemented nursing care plans, and monitored progress.
- Provided direct patient care including wound management, medication administration, IV therapy, assessments, and treatments.
care management assistant
DaVita Medical Group
Albuquerque
06.2016 - 04.2021
- Scanned documents into patient's electronic health records.
- Prepared letters to be mailed including quality checking them.
- Verfied insurance coverage.
- Contacted patients recently discharged from hospital to coordinate follow-up appointments.
- Scheduled appointments for patients within our clinics and outside our clinics.
- Supported nurses and hospitalist doctors by providing timely assistance with patient care tasks.
- Helped with special projects and audits.
Ambulatory patient services coordinator
UNM Cancer Center
Albuquerque
06.2014 - 06.2016
- Coordinated patient appointments and managed scheduling for oncology services.
- Assisted patients with insurance verification and benefits eligibility checks.
- Answered telephone calls to schedule appointments and answer patient questions.
- Assisted with scheduling appointments for patients.
- Work reports - on hold/approved orders from doctors.
- Provided support in multiple areas of the facility.
Patient Care Coordinator
ABQ Healthpartners/Urgent Care
Albuquerque
01.2011 - 06.2014
- Coordinated patient scheduling to optimize clinic operations and manage resources effectively.
- Managed patient intake processes to ensure accurate information collection.
- Assisted with insurance verification to streamline billing procedures.
- Maintained electronic health records for compliance and accessibility.
- Maintained accurate records of all patient care activities using electronic health record systems.
- Built professional relationships with physicians and staff to strengthen work network and enhance collaborative care.
- Liaised with patients, doctors, and staff to assess medical charts and facilitate clear communication and interaction.
- Reconciles daily cash deposit in accordance cash balance policy and procedures.
- Settled credit card transactions by reconciling machine reports with daily financial records for accuracy.
Front Desk Supervisor/Medical Assistant/Receptionist
First Nations community Healthsource
Albuquerque
11.2007 - 08.2009
- Supervised daily operations at the front desk including check-ins and checkouts, appointments.
- Supervised front desk operations, ensuring efficient daily workflows and positive client experiences.
- Implemented office procedures that streamlined front desk activities and improved service delivery.
- Managed staff schedules and coordinated training for new team members.
- Trained staff on customer service best practices and organizational policies.
- Assisted clients in accessing health services and navigating community resources.
- Maintained accurate records of appointments and client interactions to support effective patient care.
- Ensured accurate handling of cash and credit card transactions.
- Performed administrative tasks such as filing documents, answering phone calls and emails.
Education
LPN License - Nursing
Carrington College
Albuquerque, NM11-2022
Skills
- Medication administration
- Health assessment
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient safety
- Wound care
- Catheter care
- Diabetes management
- Disease prevention
- Care planning
- Nursing documentation
- Electronic health records
- Field visits
- Patient education
- Health promotion
- Clinical judgment
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Training and mentoring
- Communication skills
- Professionalism
- Care plans
Timeline
LPN Field Nurse
AMG Specialty Hospital
12.2022 - 02.2026
care management assistant
DaVita Medical Group
06.2016 - 04.2021
Ambulatory patient services coordinator
UNM Cancer Center
06.2014 - 06.2016
Patient Care Coordinator
ABQ Healthpartners/Urgent Care
01.2011 - 06.2014
Front Desk Supervisor/Medical Assistant/Receptionist
First Nations community Healthsource
11.2007 - 08.2009
LPN License - Nursing
Carrington College