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Gracie Garza-Taber

Copperas Cove

Summary

Patient-oriented nursing professional with several years of hands-on experience in delivering quality direct and indirect patient care to individuals in settings. Skillfully completes tasks and fosters relationships with patients, caregivers and coworkers to drive patient care goals and advance nursing philosophies.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

LVN Charge Nurse

Hill Country Heights
Copperas Cove
02.2024 - Current
  • Supervised patient care activities and ensured compliance with healthcare regulations.
  • Administered medications and monitored patients for adverse reactions.
  • Conducted patient assessments and documented changes in health status.
  • Communicated effectively with families regarding patient conditions and treatment plans.
  • Answered patient calls, identified issues, and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
  • Provided direct patient care, including administering medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
  • Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
  • Monitored vital signs, recorded observations, and reported changes to physicians or nurses in charge.

LVN Clinical Liaison

Accentcare Home Health
Austin
06.2014 - Current
  • Documented patient care information in electronic health records system.
  • Collaborated with healthcare team to develop patient care plans.
  • Responded to patient calls promptly and addressed their needs effectively.
  • Observed changes in patient conditions and reported any unusual findings to supervising physician or registered nurse.
  • Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate and respiration rate.
  • Coordinated care provided by other healthcare professionals involved in patient's care plan.
  • Maintained accurate patient records documenting treatments, medications administered and other pertinent information.
  • Answered patient calls, identified issues, and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
  • Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.

Education

Licensed Vocational Nurse -

Coastal Bend College
Beeville, TX
08-2001

Skills

  • Electronic health records
  • Medication administration
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Admissions coordination
  • Resident care
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Patient assessments
  • Infection control protocols

Timeline

LVN Charge Nurse

Hill Country Heights
02.2024 - Current

LVN Clinical Liaison

Accentcare Home Health
06.2014 - Current

Licensed Vocational Nurse -

Coastal Bend College