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Dora Naranjo

San Antonio,TX

Summary

Compassionate LVN with extensive nursing experience in the State of Texas for over 27 years. Hard working,
problem-solving, and workflow prioritization with bi-lingual proven performance.

Well-qualified medical professional with experience triaging patients, capturing information and completing basic procedures such as wound care, and medication administration. Excellent communication, prioritization, and multitasking abilities with sound judgment and compassionate nature. Background in clinic and hospital environments.

Work History

LVN Primary Care Nurse

UT Health Science Center
San Antonio, TX
03.2024 - Current
  • Administered medications and treatments as prescribed, ensuring patient safety and compliance with protocols.
  • Monitored vital signs and documented changes in patient conditions to assist in care planning.
  • Assisted in the development of individualized care plans based on patient assessments.
  • Educated patients and families on health management strategies, promoting adherence to treatment regimens.
  • Participated in training new staff members, sharing knowledge of best practices in patient care.
  • Utilized electronic health record systems to maintain accurate and up-to-date patient information.

Case Coordinator

Department Of Defence
Lackland Air Force Base, Texas
09.2023 - 02.2024
  • Coordinated case management by processing new recruits, and Airmen for medical appointments, medication administration, and collecting of body fluid samples.
  • Provide admission briefing to hold-over Airmen and facilitated communication among multidisciplinary teams, on individual cases.
  • Monitored client progress until cleared to proceed in military duties, and/or discharge home.

LVN Nurse - Trauma/Med/Surg Nurse

Department Of Defense - Brooks Army Medical Center
San Antonio, TX
11.2021 - 02.2024
  • Administered medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders and established protocols.
  • Monitored patient vital signs, reporting changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
  • Educated patients and families on health management, medication adherence, and post-discharge care.
  • Assisted in managing wound care, ensuring infection control standards were met consistently.
  • Documented patient progress and treatment responses accurately in electronic health records systems.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.

LVN-Telemetry/Med/Surg Nurse

Christus Santa Rosa Hospital
San Antonio, TX
06.2019 - 06.2021
  • The delivery of care in accordance with established standards, hospital policies and procedures and consistent
    with the plan of care from health care providers.
  • Assisted in the coordination of patient admissions, transfers, and discharges.
  • Monitored patient vital signs and documented changes in medical records.
  • Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
  • Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge instructions.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.

LVN Hospice Nurse

Christus VNA Hospice and Palliative Care
San Antonio, TX
05.2006 - 11.2019
  • Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
  • Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team.
  • Assisted in developing individualized care plans for patients.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes.
  • Educated patients and families on care practices and disease management.
  • Provided compassionate support during end-of-life care discussions.
  • Promoted patient safety through vigilant monitoring of vital signs and reporting any abnormalities to the appropriate healthcare provider promptly.

Education

No Degree - Nursing

Fort Duncan School of Nursing
Eagle Pass
10-1998

Skills

  • Patient assessment and screening
  • Medication/treatment administration, and ordered procedures
  • Vital signs monitoring, and document patient status
  • Care plan development
  • Assist with exams and diagnostics
  • Educates patients and families, supports care coordination, maintains equipment and infection control, and respond to urgent or changing conditions
  • Electronic health records

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