Edward Cruz
Rosharon,TX
Summary
Motivated LVN currently enrolled in the LVN to RN program, seeking a challenging position to apply clinical skills. Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Health LVN
Home Health Nurse Golden Home Services
11202 Alpharetta Hwy, Roswell, GA 33076
04.2013 - 07.2013
- Make initial health evaluation and assist with pain
management. - Administering medication to patients.
- Creating report to tract the patient’s progress.
- Working with other professionals to create treatment
plans. - Cleaning and re-dressing wound if needed.
- Measuring vital signs and documentation.
- Promoted continuity of care by maintaining detailed documentation of patients'' health status, interventions, and outcomes.
- Supported patients during difficult transitions to home-based care, providing emotional support and practical guidance.
- Ensured timely administration of prescribed therapies such as IV infusions or injections as part of a comprehensive care plan.
- Maintained patient privacy and confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA regulations and organizational policies at all times.
- Monitoring changes in behavior and progress.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and personalized care.
- Enhanced patient recovery process through effective communication and collaboration with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by closely monitoring patients'' progress and adjusting care plans as needed.
- Increased patient safety by diligently administering medications, wound care, and other treatments per physician orders.
LVN Student Nurse
Clinical Rotations Phoebe Memorial Hospital Albany
03.2011 - 03.2012
- Implemented CPR during ICU Rotation for patient who
coded. - Assisted nurses during ER Rotation, performing Vital
signs, IV Insertions, and Foley Catheter insertions. - Executed clinical rotations in ICU, OR, ER, Medical-
Surgical and Geriatrics as part of Nursing curriculum. - Collaborated with 8 nurses during rotations with an
empathetic approach to building trust. - Learned 6 lab tests vital to diagnosis and treatment of
patient types in each ward. - Assisted with project management tasks, leading to more efficient execution and timely completion of projects.
- Enhanced internship experience by actively participating in team meetings and contributing valuable ideas.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Alvin Community College
Alvin, TX05.2025
License Vocational Nurse, -
Chattahoochee Technical College
Marietta, GA03.2012
Skills
- Care Plan Development
- Cardiac Care
- Post-Surgical Care
- Diabetes Management
- Catheter Care
- Family Education
- Clinical Documentation
- Effective communication
- Medication administration
- Infection control
- Adaptability
- Emergency Response
- Health Education
- Patient Assessments
- Care Planning
- Case Management
- Preventive Care
- IV Management
- Vital signs monitoring
Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS) 2023
Timeline
Home Health LVN
Home Health Nurse Golden Home Services
04.2013 - 07.2013
LVN Student Nurse
Clinical Rotations Phoebe Memorial Hospital Albany
03.2011 - 03.2012
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Alvin Community College
License Vocational Nurse, -
Chattahoochee Technical College