Jorge Flores
Hidalgo
Summary
Detail-oriented Nurse experienced in adult care and home health. Improved patient outcomes through thorough assessments, medication management, and adherence to safety protocols. Focused on fostering a healing environment through effective communication, collaboration, and individualized care plans.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Adult Day Care Nurse
Epoca De Oro Day Care
La Joya, TX
08.2024 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient health to ensure safety and comfort.
- Educated families on child development and health practices to promote well-being.
- Implemented infection control protocols to maintain a safe environment for adults.
- Reduced patient anxiety through effective communication and active listening.
- Conducted thorough assessments of patients'' physical and emotional well-being to inform care decisions.
- Administered medications accurately, adhering to strict protocols and safety guidelines.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
Nurse
High Point Home Health
Mission, TX
03.2015 - Current
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team for timely intervention.
- Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs to ensure optimal recovery outcomes.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
- Educated patients and families on post-treatment care, enhancing understanding and compliance.
- Assisted in wound care management, promoting healing through evidence-based practices.
- Evaluated patient progress regularly, adjusting care plans as necessary for improved health outcomes.
- Implemented infection control protocols, ensuring a safe environment for patients and staff alike.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Enhanced patient care by performing comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
- Maintained meticulous records of patient care, treatments, and progress, ensuring continuity of care.
- Administered medication and treatments per physician orders, ensuring compliance with protocols.
- Educated patients and families on care plans, promoting understanding of treatment processes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care strategies for diverse patient populations.
- Wound care
Home Health LVN
Sunglow
Harlingen, TX
12.2024 - 05.2025
- Administered medication and treatments according to care plans and physician directives.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in patient conditions for healthcare assessments.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized patient care strategies.
- Educated patients and families on health management, promoting adherence to treatment regimens.
- Evaluated patient progress regularly, adjusting care plans as necessary to meet evolving needs.
- Promoted continuity of care by maintaining detailed documentation of patients'' health status, interventions, and outcomes.
- Ensured timely administration of prescribed therapies such as IV infusions or injections as part of a comprehensive care plan.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
South Texas College
McAllen, TX05-2007
Skills
- Elderly care
- Vital sign assessment
- Compassionate care
- Preventive care
- Diabetes management
- Home healthcare
- Respiratory care
- Cardiac care
- Geriatric care
- Chronic care management
- Rehabilitation support
- Home health nursing
- Nebulizer treatments
- Direct patient care
- Patient education
- Catheter care
- Clinical documentation
- Vital sign monitoring
- Physical assessment
- Medical documentation
- Pressure ulcer management
- Gastrostomy care
- Medication administration
- Appointment scheduling
- Care plan development
- Patient advocacy
- Mobility assistance
- Personal care needs
- ADL support
- Tracheostomy care
- Patient needs assessment
- Medical records management
- Diabetes care
- Oxygen administration
- Chronic disease management
- Nutritional support
- Passive range of motion
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Home Health LVN
Sunglow
12.2024 - 05.2025
Adult Day Care Nurse
Epoca De Oro Day Care
08.2024 - Current
Nurse
High Point Home Health
03.2015 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
South Texas College