Elbia Cruz
Rhome,TX
Summary
Well-qualified medical professional with experience triaging patients, capturing information and completing basic procedures such as wound care. Excellent communication, prioritization and multitasking abilities with sound judgment and compassionate nature. Background in clinic and hospital environments.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
LVN Staff, ED
Cook Children's Medical Center Prosper
06.2024 - Current
- Administered medications accurately and in a timely manner, ensuring proper treatment for various conditions.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patients regularly, swiftly identifying any changes in condition and addressing concerns promptly.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Managed time efficiently during busy shifts by multitasking effectively without compromising quality of care.
LVN
Cook Children’s Urgent Care
06.2016 - Current
- Intake assessment performed on all patients including medical history, obtaining vital signs, test results
- Provide necessary health education training to patient’s families
- Evaluate patient care needs, prioritize treatment and maintain patient flow
- Utilize strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care
- Preceptor for new employees for the urgent care clinics
- Administration of vaccine, medication, breathing treatments, obtain lab samples, apply splints
LVN
Urgent Care For Kids
04.2023 - 12.2024
- Intake assessment performed on all patients including medical history, obtaining vital signs, test results
- Provide necessary health education training to patient’s families
- Evaluate patient care needs, prioritize treatment and maintain patient flow
- Utilize strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care
- Administration of injections, medication, breathing treatments, obtain lab samples, apply splints
LVN
Cook Children's CCPN Neighborhood Clinic, Northside
05.2014 - 06.2016
- Telephone triage providing home care advice and schedule appointments
- After hours clinic intake assessment, obtaining vital signs, administration of medications and injections
- Vaccine coordinator maintaining compliance for vaccine care and education to medical assistance
- Obtaining blood work, performing in and out catheters
- Safety office for the clinic
LVN
Health Wise Clinic, Decatur
11.2013 - 05.2014
- Intake assessment for all patients obtaining medical history, medication management, patient education
- Administer medication, vaccines and obtain labs
- Clean and sterilize instruments and dispose of contaminated supplies
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Associate Degree Nursing
Weatherford College
Weatherford, TX05-2025
Associate of Science - General Studies
Weatherford College
Weatherford, TX06-2024
Licensed Vocational Nurse - LVN
North Central Texas College
Gainesville, TX08.2007
Skills
- Splint application
- Skilled in conducting physical exams
- Pediatric treatment knowledge
- Computerized charting
- Familiar with disease management programs
- Wound cleaning/care experience wound Vac
- Infection control standards
- IV therapy
- Immunization administration
- Breathing treatments
- Vital signs
- Emergency response
Timeline
LVN Staff, ED
Cook Children's Medical Center Prosper
06.2024 - Current
LVN
Urgent Care For Kids
04.2023 - 12.2024
LVN
Cook Children’s Urgent Care
06.2016 - Current
LVN
Cook Children's CCPN Neighborhood Clinic, Northside
05.2014 - 06.2016
LVN
Health Wise Clinic, Decatur
11.2013 - 05.2014
Associate of Applied Science - Associate Degree Nursing
Weatherford College
Associate of Science - General Studies
Weatherford College
Licensed Vocational Nurse - LVN
North Central Texas College
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