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Erica Ruiz

San Benito,TX

Summary

Skilled Licensed Vocational Nurse experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Acara Healthcare Hospice
Harlingen, TX
12.2014 - Current
  • Monitored patient outcomes and developed strategies for improving processes and services based on findings.
  • Ensured that medical staff was adhering to established protocols and procedures related to patient safety and quality assurance.
  • Conducted comprehensive assessments of patient care to ensure quality standards were being met.
  • Performed regular audits of medical records to ensure accuracy and completeness of documentation.
  • Participated in interdisciplinary meetings focused on developing strategies for improving the delivery of safe, high-quality care.
  • Collaborated with other departments within the healthcare facility in order to develop new policies and procedures related to quality assurance initiatives.
  • Identified areas where improvements could be made in order to increase the overall level of patient satisfaction.
  • Provided guidance, education, and training sessions for nursing staff on quality assurance topics such as infection control, medication management, documentation accuracy.
  • Attended seminars and conferences focusing on developments related to health care regulation and policy changes, which may affect how QA is performed within an organization.

Intake Nurse

Su Clinica Familiar
Brownsville, Texas
08.2014 - 12.2014
  • Provided education to patients on preventative health measures, medications, treatments, and lifestyle changes.
  • Communicated with patients regarding their diagnosis, prognosis, treatment options, potential side effects of medication and treatment plans.
  • Monitored vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate, weight, and blood pressure.
  • Instructed family members in proper care techniques for homebound patients.
  • Documented all patient interactions in detail within the electronic health record system.

LVN Floor Nurse

Harlingen Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
Harlingen, TX
07.2014 - 09.2014
  • Managed time effectively while multitasking in high-pressure situations.
  • Performed basic laboratory tests such as urinalysis, blood glucose testing.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills while dealing with complex clinical situations.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessment data, interventions performed and responses to treatments per facility policy.
  • Adhered to safety regulations regarding hazardous materials and waste disposal.
  • Provided direct nursing care to patients on the floor
  • Administered medications in accordance with physicians orders.
  • Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.

Education

Vocational Nursing

Valley Grande Institute For Academic Studies
Weslaco, TX
01-2014

Skills

  • Patient Care
  • Treatment plan implementation
  • Catheter Care
  • Patient Education
  • Healthcare management
  • Dispute Resolution
  • Process Improvements
  • Quality Improvement
  • Medical Recordkeeping
  • Safety Protocols
  • Needs Assessment
  • Excellent Communication
  • CPR/AED
  • Active Listening
  • Reliability
  • Problem-Solving

Timeline

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Acara Healthcare Hospice
12.2014 - Current

Intake Nurse

Su Clinica Familiar
08.2014 - 12.2014

LVN Floor Nurse

Harlingen Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
07.2014 - 09.2014

Vocational Nursing

Valley Grande Institute For Academic Studies

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