Gloria Figueiras
Hereford,TX
Summary
Gifted [Job Title] with proven skills in working with RNs in [Type] settings to offer top-notch patient care and support. Vigilant, systematic and focused on delivering cost-effective, high-quality medical care. Certified in [Area of certification]. Dedicated Charge Licensed Practical Nurse offering [Number]-year background managing nursing staff, delegating assignments and assessing patient conditions. Expertise in progress monitoring, plan implementation and history taking. Certified in [Area of certification] and [Area of certification]. Devoted to service excellence in patient care and patient advocacy. Effective at tracking vitals and responses to treatments, administering medications and transcribing orders. Good relationship-building and problem-solving abilities. Licensed in [State] and certified in [Area of certification]. [State]-Licensed [Job Title] offering [Number]+ years of healthcare experience. Proficient in delivering exceptional nursing care, triaging conditions and supporting diverse patient needs. Certified in [Area of certification]. Diligent [Job Title] offering [Number]-year background providing attentive care in [Type] settings. Successful in anticipating and meeting needs of patients, colleagues and supervisors alike. Expertise in [Area of expertise]. Passionate Nurse with demonstrated experience in hospital settings. Proven ability to build strong relationships with patients and families while providing compassionate care. Offers strong task prioritization and organizational skills. Experienced nursing professional with excellent skills in patient assessment, disease management and medication administration. Proven track record of delivering high-quality care.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
LVN Charge Nurse
Hereford Nursing And Rehabilitation
05.2009 - Current
- Improved patient care by implementing an efficient patient monitoring system and coordinating with interdisciplinary teams.
- Reduced medication errors by closely supervising LVNs during medication administration and ensuring adherence to protocols.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by actively listening to patients'' needs, providing compassionate care, and addressing concerns promptly.
- Managed patient caseloads effectively by prioritizing needs, delegating tasks appropriately, and collaborating with healthcare professionals.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Oversaw patient conditions, administered medicine, performed interventions and took detailed records.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork and collaboration among nursing staff by encouraging the sharing of best practices, learning from one another''s experiences, and supporting each other in challenging situations.
- Cultivated strong working relationships with physicians by maintaining open communication, providing timely updates on patients'' status, and actively participating in care coordination efforts.
- Assisted in coordinating transfers, discharges and admissions to establish smooth transition of patients.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Maintained and promoted autonomy and rights of patients to provide protection and enforce dignity and respect.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
Education
Licence Vocational Nurse - Nursing Education
Amarillo College
Amarillo, TX05.2005
Skills
- Medical Records Management
- Privacy and Confidentiality
- Patient Care Coordination
- Team Collaboration
- Medication Administration
- Documentation Accuracy
- Healthcare Regulations
- HIPAA Compliance
- Patient Assessments
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Empathy and compassion
- Critical thinking
- Organizational skills
- Stress management
- Wound care management
- Medical terminology
- Patient education
- Active listening
- Time management
- Pain management
- Decision making
- Emergency response
- Electronic health records
- Physical Assessments
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Needs Assessment
- Post Operative Care
- Wound Care
- Patient Observation
- Patient Support
- Specimen Collection
- Patient Charting
- Medical Examination
- Patient Positioning and Transporting
- CPR/AED
- Activities of Daily Living ADLs
- Intravenous Medications
- Call Answering and Assistance
- Nursing Intervention Evaluations
- Equipment Inspection
- Dementia Knowledge and Care
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
LVN Charge Nurse
Hereford Nursing And Rehabilitation
05.2009 - Current
Licence Vocational Nurse - Nursing Education
Amarillo College
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