Jose Caraves
Galveston,TX
Summary
Licensed Vocational Nurse with 4+ years of combined nursing and direct patient-care experience. Background includes skilled nursing facility care and long-term private-duty home care for an elderly patient. Experienced in assisting with activities of daily living, medication-related support, activities of daily living, appointments, physical therapy, and patient safety. Seeking to bring strong bedside skills, compassion, adaptability, and a patient-centered approach to a fast-paced stand-alone emergency department.
Overview
1
1
Certification
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Private-Duty LVN / Home Health Caregiver
Self Employed
Galveston, Texas
01.2023 - Current
- Assisted with medication administration, bathing, feeding, and mobility for daily living activities.
- Monitored patient condition and reported changes or concerns promptly.
- Provided ongoing one-on-one care for elderly patient in home environment.
- Supported physical therapy exercises and rehabilitation tasks as directed.
- Coordinated transportation for medical appointments and follow-up care.
- Facilitated grocery shopping and errands to meet daily needs.
- Maintained safe, clean environment while promoting dignity and independence.
Medication Aide
The Meridian Retirement Community
Galveston, Texas
06.2022 - 12.2022
- Administered medications to residents following prescribed schedules and protocols.
- Monitored residents for side effects and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Monitored patient vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate and blood pressure.
- Assisted in maintaining accurate medication records and documentation.
- Provided compassionate support to residents during medication administration processes.
Team Lead
Pleasure Pier
Galveston, Texas
01.2019 - 05.2022
- Provided leadership and guidance to team members, ensuring that tasks were completed on time and to a high standard.
- Trained new staff in relevant processes and procedures.
- Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize group productivity.
- Resolved escalated customer complaints or queries promptly and efficiently.
- Assisted the manager in setting achievable goals for the team while monitoring progress towards them.
- Conducted performance appraisals for team members, providing feedback and identifying areas of improvement.
Education
Certificate - Vocational Nursing
Galveston College
Galveston, TX05-2022
High School Diploma -
Odyssey Academy
Galveston, TX05-2018
Skills
- Fluent in English and Spanish; speaking, reading proficiency
- Medication administration
- Healthcare documentation
- Patient assessment
Certification
- Texas LVN/LPN Licensure, 1087227 (Expiration: 03/31/2028)
Timeline
Private-Duty LVN / Home Health Caregiver
Self Employed
01.2023 - Current
Medication Aide
The Meridian Retirement Community
06.2022 - 12.2022
Team Lead
Pleasure Pier
01.2019 - 05.2022
Certificate - Vocational Nursing
Galveston College
High School Diploma -
Odyssey Academy