Gerardo Gomez LVN
Houston,Texas
Summary
Accomplished Licensed Vocational Nurse with 8 years of hands-on-experience in delivering quality direct and indirect patient care to individuals in a variety of patient-care settings. Leverages critical thinking, analysis and medical knowledge to deliver superior care in high-pressure environments. Collaborates with physicians and multidisciplinary team members, restoring patients' health through nursing and health education processes. Career objective is to obtain a position as a licensed vocational nurse in a Health Care facility where I can continue to utilize my nursing education and training, as well as my interpersonal skills to provide the highest level of care.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LVN
HCA Clear Lake Rehab Unit
10.2022 - Current
- Provided direct patient care by taking vital signs, administering medications and treatments, and providing wound care.
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques such as medication administration, nutrition management and disease prevention strategies.
- Responded quickly to life threatening situations using appropriate interventions based on established protocols.
- Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
- Provided individualized, comprehensive care consistent with the scope and standards of the specialty
- Assist with procedures, monitoring, or other functions as directed
- Document the administration of care in the patient medical record in a timely and thorough manner
- Assembled and used catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers.
- Performed routine diagnostic tests such as EKG's, urinalysis and blood draws and procedural tests within the LVN/LPN scope of practice
- Sterilized medical equipment and supplies with germicides, sterilizers and autoclaves.
- Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
- Assisted in the admission, discharge and transfer of patients.
LVN
Medical Behavioral Hospital of Clear Lake
06.2022 - Current
- Facilitate a swift transfer of declining or unsafe clients to an acute hospital setting via EMS
- Maintained a log of controlled substances and reconcile at each change of shift
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient care services provided in accordance with agency policy and procedures.
- Performed physical and mental assessments of psychiatric patients.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Performed crisis intervention services when needed including evaluating potential risks posed by clients' behaviors or actions.
- Created detailed documentation of all assessments, treatments, interventions, and progress notes in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts.
LVN
UTMB Health
07.2017 - 02.2024
- Provided medical care to inmates within a correctional facility, including administering medications and immunizations.
- Maintained accurate records of inmate healthcare activities in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Responded to inmate medical emergencies in a timely manner and provided appropriate treatments or referrals as needed.
- Performed routine nursing duties such as wound care, suture removal, IV insertion and maintenance.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals including physicians and psychiatrists to coordinate care for patients with chronic illnesses or mental health issues.
- Ensured compliance with infection control protocols to reduce the risk of disease transmission in the facility.
- Observed safety standards when working with potentially hazardous substances or equipment.
- Obtained laboratory specimens by using phlebotomy skills to complete both venous and finger-stick blood draws.
- Assessed prisoners suffering injuries through falls, stabbings or other means and stabilized each prior to transport to nearest medical facility.
- Cared for prisoners suffering from contagious illnesses or conditions, including influenza, lice and gastrointestinal bugs.
Education
LVN graduate -
San Jacinto College
Pasadena, TX01.2017
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Therapeutic Communication
- Wound Care
- Tracheostomy Care
- Elderly Care
- Clinical Documentation
- Diabetes management
- Behavioral health support
- Samples collection
- Emergency Response
- Patient Assessments
- Immunization Administration
- HIPAA Compliance
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Inpatient Care
- Geriatric Care
- Psychotropic medication knowledge
- Specimen Collection
- Infection Control
- Vital signs monitoring
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- Basic Life Support ( BLS )
- License Vocational Nurse ( Multistate License )
- Handle With Care ( Behavioral Management Certification )
Timeline
LVN
HCA Clear Lake Rehab Unit
10.2022 - Current
LVN
Medical Behavioral Hospital of Clear Lake
06.2022 - Current
LVN
UTMB Health
07.2017 - 02.2024
LVN graduate -
San Jacinto College
- Basic Life Support ( BLS )
- License Vocational Nurse ( Multistate License )
- Handle With Care ( Behavioral Management Certification )
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