Javier Gamboa Jr.
Mcallen,Texas
Summary
Experienced nurse with knowledge providing competent care for a wide variety of patients with diverse needs. Over 13 years in the nursing field where successfully managed and delegated tasks to appropriate personnel; multi tasked documentation, hands on care and provided education and teachings.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Wound Care Nurse
Colonial Manor Advanced Rehab
Pharr, TX
09.2019 - Current
- Maintained comprehensive understanding of genitourinary, gastrointestinal, and integumentary systems and provided treatment for wounds impacting them.
- Instructed patients and caregivers on how to clean and dress wounds and how to prevent infections.
- Treated and carefully tended to vascular and diabetic ulcers.
- Provided consultation, education, and counseling to patients, staff, and community members.
- Maintained comprehensive understanding of genitourinary, gastrointestinal and integumentary systems and provided treatment for wounds impacting them.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to implement interventions for wound healing and skin breakdown prevention.
- Prevented skin deterioration against formidable odds using ground-breaking technology.
- Provided post-surgery treatment and care for patients with ostomies.
- Designed pouch systems to assist in wound draining and recovery.
- Assessed and treated draining of wounds and burns.
- Implemented plans to prevent pressure ulcers and other wound developments.
- Offered emotional support to patients and family members experiencing trauma.
- Advised patients on proper nutrition and offered holistic solutions to severe conditions.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Charge Nurse
Sava Senior Care
Mcallen, TX
04.2009 - 09.2019
- Charge nurse
- Delegating daily tasks to appropriate personnel.
- Daily documentation on patients records.
- Monitored fluid intake and output levels.
- Experience with various medical conditions including Parkinson's, Dementia, Diabetes, Cancer and Alzheimer's disease.
- Trained new staff on quality control procedures.
- Took and recorded patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure.
- Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses.
- Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various disorders and diseases.
- Achieved high staff morale and retention through effective communication, prompt problem resolution, proactive supervisory practices and facilitating a proactive work environment.
- Organized the department in accordance with administrative guidelines in order to provide specified nursing services to meet the legal, organizational and medical staff guidelines.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Sava Senior Care
Mcallen, Texas
08.2007 - 01.2008
- Reported any unusual circumstances in the patients’ condition or environment.
- Member in good standing with Nurse Aide Registry.
- Obtained information about clients’ medical history, drug history, complaints and allergies.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores, and surgical site wounds.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Documents objective data and routine aspects of patient care.
- Observed patient responses and input updates into the computer system.
- Responded appropriately to the physical, emotional and developmental needs of patients.
- Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.
- Transported patients to other areas of the hospital in wheelchairs and gurneys.
- Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs and automobiles.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse.
- Collects patient specimens and data, including vital signs, input/output and other delegated measurements.
- Assisted patients with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, feeding and elimination.
- Provided a comforting and soothing environment.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
San Antonio, TX06.2022
LVN - LVN
Valley Grande Institute for Academic Studies
Weslaco, TX2009
High School Diploma -
Mcallen Memorial High School
McAllen, TX2006
Skills
- Bilingual
- Computer literate
- Covid unit experience
- Patient/Family education
- IV Certified
- Wound care
- PEG tube
- Trach care
- Patient-focused care
- Records maintenance
- Physical assessments
- Palliative care awareness
- Foley catheters
- Patient evaluation
- Hospice and palliative care
- CPR certification
- One-on-one instruction
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Preventive Healthcare
- Accurate Documentation
Refrences
Irline Desir
-Director of Nurses
-Colonial Manor Advanced Rehab
-(956)648-0935
Kareena Garza
-Physician Assistant
-Wound Care Management
-(956)478-6304
Pedro Abanto
-Physician
-Wound Care Institute of Texas
-(956)792-6295
Timeline
Wound Care Nurse
Colonial Manor Advanced Rehab
09.2019 - Current
Charge Nurse
Sava Senior Care
04.2009 - 09.2019
Certified Nursing Assistant
Sava Senior Care
08.2007 - 01.2008
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
LVN - LVN
Valley Grande Institute for Academic Studies
High School Diploma -
Mcallen Memorial High School
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