Graciela Herrera
San Antonio ,TX
Summary
Dedicated LVN with extensive experience at Private Care, skilled in vital signs monitoring and care plan development. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective family education and compassionate support. Committed to ethical practice and continuous improvement, fostering independence and dignity in diverse patient populations.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health LVN
Private Care
San Antonio, TX
07.2024 - Current
- Administered medication and monitored vital signs for diverse patient needs
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop personalized care plans
- Educated patients and families on health management and safety protocols
- Assisted in daily living activities, enhancing patient comfort and independence
Dispensing Nurse
South Texas Substance Abuse Recovery Services
Corpus Christi, TX
07.2023 - 08.2024
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting changes to healthcare team promptly.
- Educated patients on medication adherence and potential side effects effectively.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care strategies and outcomes.
Lvn Pdn
Amazing Care Home Health Services
Corpus Christi, TX
11.2022 - 08.2024
- Administered medications and treatments as per physician orders, ensuring patient safety and compliance with protocols.
- Monitored vital signs, recording changes to inform care plans and facilitate timely interventions.
- Assisted in patient assessments, contributing to comprehensive care plans tailored to individual needs.
- Educated patients and families on healthcare practices, promoting understanding and adherence to treatment regimens.
Private Duty LVN
Sendero
San Antonio, TX
08.2020 - 09.2022
- Administered medications and monitored vital signs to ensure patient safety and comfort.
- Developed personalized care plans in collaboration with healthcare teams to address individual patient needs.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans, medication management, and post-discharge care instructions.
- Assisted with daily living activities, enhancing patient independence while ensuring dignity and respect.
- Coordinated communication between patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams to optimize care delivery.
- Trained new staff on best practices for patient care protocols and documentation procedures.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives that enhanced patient outcomes and streamlined daily operations.
- Communicated effectively with patients'' families, providing them with updates on their loved one''s condition and progress toward recovery goals.
- Developed customized care plans for patients, resulting in increased satisfaction and comfort levels.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, preserving dignity and encouraging selfsufficiency.
- Enhanced patient safety by diligently following medical protocols and administering medications accurately.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, alerting physicians to any concerning changes or trends in patient health status.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of ongoing treatments regularly, adjusting care plans as needed to optimize results.
- Identified potential complications early through vigilant assessment, reducing the need for hospitalization or invasive treatment measures.
- Demonstrated cultural sensitivity when working with diverse populations while respecting their unique needs.
- Managed time effectively, prioritizing tasks according to patient needs and ensuring all essential duties were completed in a timely manner.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques, promoting independence and improved quality of life.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families, fostering a compassionate environment for healing.
- Administered prescribed medication and treatment as permitted by state and local regulations in accordance with physician orders.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Fostered strong relationships with clients and families to support comprehensive social, mental and physical care.
- Scheduled appointments and transported patients to medical facilities using personal transportation.
- Reported general, physical, and mental condition of patients to support care initiatives.
- Supported personal care needs, shopping for groceries, and cleaning house.
- Maintained open availability to rotate through on-call periods, night shifts and weekend visits.
- Participated in service education programs, patient care conferences and staff meetings to advance knowledge and foster multidisciplinary communication.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
Private Duty LVN
Ageless Living Home Health
Corpus Christi, TX
03.2013 - 08.2020
- Documented patient progress accurately in electronic health records to maintain compliance with care standards.
- Maintained accurate and detailed patient records, ensuring timely communication of pertinent information to other healthcare providers.
- Administered wound care treatments, minimizing infection risk and promoting proper healing.
- Managed complex medical conditions by coordinating with physicians and implementing appropriate interventions promptly.
LVN Floor Nurse
Corpus Christi State Supported Living Center
Corpus Christi, TX
04.2000 - 03.2013
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal care outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement personalized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge instructions.
- Conducted routine assessments, documenting changes in patient conditions accurately.
- Implemented infection control protocols, enhancing patient safety standards across the unit.
- Streamlined documentation processes, improving efficiency in patient record management.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and maintain licensure requirements.
- Contributed to a safe working environment by following infection control protocols and accurately reporting incidents or concerns.
- Collected and documented vital signs to maintain current records of patients' conditions.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop customized treatment plans based on thorough assessments of patients'' medical histories, symptoms, and diagnoses.
- Enhanced patient care by implementing individualized nursing plans and effectively collaborating with interdisciplinary team members.
- Maintained accurate records of residents' healthcare treatments and responses.
- Delivered treatments and direct nursing care according to physicians' orders in Type environment.
- Coped effectively with mental and emotional challenges of positions by remaining centered on patients' needs and delivering quality care.
- Reduced medication errors through meticulous attention to detail when administering treatments and medications.
- Demonstrated strong clinical judgment when assessing patients, prioritizing needs, and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Supported patients in completing activities of daily living such as dressing, grooming and shower assistance.
- Educated patients on self-care strategies for managing chronic conditions, empowering them to take an active role in their health management.
- Safeguarded patient privacy and confidentiality by strictly adhering to HIPAA regulations and organizational policies.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patients'' conditions, progress, and care interventions for informed decision-making among healthcare professionals.
- Managed medication cart and dispensed pills, oral therapies and intramuscular injections to patients on Type floor.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores by consistently delivering compassionate, high-quality care tailored to individual needs.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to assess, implement and evaluate nursing care plans.
- Assisted in the implementation of quality improvement initiatives by providing feedback on current practices and suggesting areas for potential improvement.
- Established compassionate environment by providing psychological, emotional and spiritual support to patients and families.
Education
Lvn - Lvn
Coastal Bend College
Beeville, TX05.2007
High School Diploma - Math English History Algebra
Mathis High School
Mathis, TX05.1989
Skills
- Home safety evaluation
- Vital signs monitoring
- Catheter care
- Clinical documentation
- End-of-life care
- Behavioral health care
- Geriatric care
- Ethical practice
- Respiratory care
- Tracheostomy care
- Family education
- Gastrointestinal care
- Care plan development
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Home Health LVN
Private Care
07.2024 - Current
Dispensing Nurse
South Texas Substance Abuse Recovery Services
07.2023 - 08.2024
Lvn Pdn
Amazing Care Home Health Services
11.2022 - 08.2024
Private Duty LVN
Sendero
08.2020 - 09.2022
Private Duty LVN
Ageless Living Home Health
03.2013 - 08.2020
LVN Floor Nurse
Corpus Christi State Supported Living Center
04.2000 - 03.2013
Lvn - Lvn
Coastal Bend College
High School Diploma - Math English History Algebra
Mathis High School