Jazmin Chavez
El Paso,TX
Summary
Compassionate Licensed Vocational Nurse with 17+ years of healthcare experience across orthopedic trauma, med-surg, ambulatory care, vascular access, dialysis, rehabilitation, hospice, and correctional settings. Proven strength in IV therapy, complex patient care, medication administration, discharge coordination, and patient education. Recognized for thorough documentation, sterile technique, and patient-centered care. Seeking to contribute advanced clinical skill and reliability in a Skilled LVN role.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Vocational Nurse – Orthopedic Trauma
UMC
El Paso, TX
04.2022 - Current
- Provide bedside nursing care for orthopedic trauma and medical-surgical patients.
- Perform IV placement and assist with IV therapies and medication delivery.
- Administer scheduled and PRN medications and maintain correct MAR documentation.
- Deliver colostomy and tracheostomy care per protocol.
- Complete patient intake assessments and admission documentation.
- Coordinate and execute patient discharge processes and education.
- Monitor patient status and report changes to RN/physician promptly.
- Support post-operative and high-acuity patients with ongoing clinical care.
- Educate patients and families on aftercare, medications, and device management.
- Teach and oversee nursing students during their school clinical studies.
Vascular Access LVN
Fresenius Medical Care
El Paso, TX
04.2016 - 09.2021
- Performed patient intake including vitals, blood draws, and IV starts.
- Prepared and maintained sterile instrument trays for procedures.
- Administered IV medications per physician orders.
- Monitored patients post-procedure until discharge readiness.
- Provided patient and family education.
- Documented pre, intra, and post-procedure status.
- Initiated CPR during cardiac emergencies.
- Maintained infection control standards.
Skilled LVN
Trinity Health and Rehab
El Paso, TX
06.2015 - 03.2016
- Conducted head-to-toe assessments and admissions.
- Administered medications and monitored compliance.
- Provided 1:1 suicide watch monitoring.
- Reported acute changes to physicians.
- Managed chart audits and discharge documentation.
- Performed glucose checks and interventions.
Skilled LVN
Hospice of El Paso
El Paso, TX
05.2014 - 01.2016
- Administered IV and subcutaneous medications.
- Provided comfort and end-of-life care.
- Delivered wound care and symptom support.
- Educated and supported family members.
- Coordinated physician orders and documentation.
LVN (PRN)
Annex Correctional Center of El Paso
El Paso, TX
02.2015 - 07.2015
- Completed inmate intake assessments.
- Administered medications and insulin.
- Responded to medical emergencies.
- Maintained MAR and paper chart records.
Certified Hemodialysis Technician
DaVita
El Paso, TX
03.2009 - 04.2014
- Cannulated patients and initiated dialysis treatments.
- Monitored for complications and distress.
- Processed blood samples.
- Educated patients on fluid management.
- Disinfected equipment and prepared treatment supplies.
Education
Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - undefined
AnaMarc College
El Paso, TX06.2014
Skills
IV placement & IV medication administration
Orthopedic & trauma patient care
Med-surg nursing support
Colostomy care
Tracheostomy care
Medication administration & MAR documentation
Patient intake & discharge processing
Wound care (multiple stages)
Glucose monitoring & insulin administration
Sterile technique
Patient & family education
Emergency response & CPR
HIPAA compliance
Bilingual patient communication
Certification
- Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) – Texas
- ACLS
- CPR / BLS
- Medical Interpretor
Languages
Bilingual: English & Spanish
Timeline
Licensed Vocational Nurse – Orthopedic Trauma
UMC
04.2022 - Current
Vascular Access LVN
Fresenius Medical Care
04.2016 - 09.2021
Skilled LVN
Trinity Health and Rehab
06.2015 - 03.2016
LVN (PRN)
Annex Correctional Center of El Paso
02.2015 - 07.2015
Skilled LVN
Hospice of El Paso
05.2014 - 01.2016
Certified Hemodialysis Technician
DaVita
03.2009 - 04.2014
Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - undefined
AnaMarc College