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Erica Munoz

Brownsville,TX

Summary

Licensed Vocational Nurse with 16+ years of experience with a solid background in patient intake and assessment, well-prepared for challenging roles in fast-paced environments. Known for effective collaboration with interdisciplinary teams and consistent focus on achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, skilled in medical record management and patient communication.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Intake Nurse

Wellmed Central Brownsville
03.2022 - Current
  • -Intake information from patient as a walk-in and reporting to the provider.
  • -Medication review and reconcile medications
  • -Skill nursing including, IV hydration and wound care as ordered by providers
  • -Perform follow up calls for acute call and s/p hospitalizations
  • -Assist HCM with duties and scheduling patients for their TV appointments and needs
  • - Hand hygiene, fit testing, EHC
  • Facilitated timely referrals to appropriate specialists, optimizing patient outcomes.

LVN Field Nurse

Valley Wide Home Care
06.2018 - 03.2022
  • Performing home visits with patients, Asses patients' vitals, review medications and administer medications and wound care. Detailed reports with Doctor’s and Administration.
  • Guiding patients to reach their maximum goals at home (Patient Education)
  • Advocated for patients'' needs effectively, working closely with healthcare providers to develop and implement appropriate care plans.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.

Wound Care Nurse

Fox Hollow Post-Acute
07.2016 - 05.2018
  • In charge of all skin assessments with patients and performing wound care.
  • On call scheduling, Floor Nurse Duties.
  • -Supervisor of skin assessment and carrying out of Doctor’s orders with nurses
  • -Implemented best nursing practices to maintain a safe, secure, and comfortable environment while observing patient’s progress and their response to medical treatments.
  • -Trained nurses to meet requirements of facility
  • Conducted regular assessments of patients'' wounds to monitor progress and adjust treatment plans accordingly with wound care specialist.
  • Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate education on wound care management and prevention strategies.
  • Enhanced patient comfort and healing by proactively addressing pain management and emotional support needs related to wound care.

Wound Care Nurse

Veranda Rehabilitation & Healthcare
04.2013 - 07.2016
  • Evaluated patients'' wounds and recommended appropriate treatments, expediting the healing process.
  • Treated and carefully tended to vascular and diabetic ulcers.
  • Collaborated with healthcare team to implement interventions for wound healing and skin breakdown prevention.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive treatment plans, resulting in improved patient outcomes.
  • Assisted wound care physician in performing complex debridement procedures, ensuring optimal patient safety and comfort during the process.
  • Enhanced patient comfort and healing by proactively addressing pain management and emotional support needs related to wound care.
  • Collaborated with staff, management, and external groups to coordinate patient care.
  • Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.

Education

LVN -

University of Texas at Brownville (UTRGV)
Brownsville, TX
06.2008

Skills

  • Patient Center Care
  • Patient Education
  • Customer Service
  • Supervising & Management
  • CPR
  • Phlebotomy
  • English/Spanish Fluent
  • Word Efficient
  • Clinical Skills
  • Vital Monitoring
  • Training Experience
  • Geriatric care
  • Multitasking
  • Infection control
  • Wound care

Section name

Any additional work experience provided upon request

Timeline

Intake Nurse

Wellmed Central Brownsville
03.2022 - Current

LVN Field Nurse

Valley Wide Home Care
06.2018 - 03.2022

Wound Care Nurse

Fox Hollow Post-Acute
07.2016 - 05.2018

Wound Care Nurse

Veranda Rehabilitation & Healthcare
04.2013 - 07.2016

LVN -

University of Texas at Brownville (UTRGV)

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