JANICE GARZA
Corpus Christi
Summary
Compassionate LVN Nurse recognized for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in patient care, wound care, and administrating medication with precision. Excel at communication, empathy, and time management to enhance patient comfort and support healthcare team objectives.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LVN
Specialists for Health Clinic
Corpus Christi
06.2023 - Current
- Dressed wounds using advanced wound care products such as hydrocolloid dressings, silver alginates, collagen dressings and foam dressings.
- Followed physicians' treatment plans for best practices for wound care.
- Administered medications such as topical agents for pain management and antiseptics for wound cleansing purposes.
- Reviewed current literature on evidence-based practice guidelines related to wound care management.
- Utilized specialized equipment such as low frequency ultrasound therapy devices for deep tissue healing.
- Participated in educational activities such as attending seminars or conferences related to advances in the field of wound care nursing.
- Applied compression bandages to reduce edema and promote circulation in the affected area.
- Treated complex wounds including diabetic ulcers, vascular wounds, and trauma-related wounds.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reviewed and verified patients medications.
- Administered oral and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
LVN
Brookdale Trinity Towers
Corpus Christi
07.2021 - 07.2023
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses in clinical settings.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols and infection control measures in clinic operations.
- Coordinated care provided by other healthcare professionals involved in patient's care plan.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds, and managed catheters.
- Assisted with the administration of injections and IV fluids to patients.
- Directed implementation of improved patient care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives.
- Provided wound care, including dressing changes and administering intravenous medications.
LVN
Wooldridge Place Nursing Center
Corpus Christi
09.2011 - 07.2021
- Supported nursing staff with training new employees on best practices and procedures.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment by following infection control guidelines consistently.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses in clinical settings.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols and infection control measures in clinic operations.
- Coordinated care provided by other healthcare professionals involved in patient's care plan.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds, and managed catheters.
- Assisted with the administration of injections and IV fluids to patients.
- Directed implementation of improved patient care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives.
- Provided wound care, including dressing changes and administering intravenous medications.
Resident Assistant
The Esplanade Assisted Living Center
Corpus Christi
01.2005 - 12.2010
- Trained new staff on procedures and best practices for resident assistance.
- Implemented safety protocols to maintain a secure living environment for residents.
- Supervised and monitored activities of residents in the dormitory to ensure compliance with rules and regulations.
- Collaborated with Resident Directors on programming initiatives for the residence hall.
- Encouraged participation from all residents in order to create a strong sense of community within the residence hall.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Administered medications to residents according to prescribed schedules.
- Received supply of ordered medications to apportion, mix or assemble drugs for administration to patient.
Education
LVN -
Kaplan College
01-2011
Some College (No Degree) - EMT Basic Training
Del Mar College
Corpus Christi, TXSkills
- Wound care management
- Medication administration
- Evidence-based practice
- Infection control
- Team collaboration
- Staff training and development
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Task delegation
- Staff management
- Time management
- Safety procedures
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
Licensed Vocational Nurse - Texas Board of Nursing, Issued 06/16/2011
Timeline
LVN
Specialists for Health Clinic
06.2023 - Current
LVN
Brookdale Trinity Towers
07.2021 - 07.2023
LVN
Wooldridge Place Nursing Center
09.2011 - 07.2021
Resident Assistant
The Esplanade Assisted Living Center
01.2005 - 12.2010
LVN -
Kaplan College
Some College (No Degree) - EMT Basic Training
Del Mar College