Juanita Davila
Mesquite,TX
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Duty Licensed Practical Nurse
Aveanna Heathcare
Mesquite , TX
09.2019 - Current
- provided completed medical care for pediatric patients
- Reported general, physical and mental condition of patients to support care initiatives.
- Assisted in development and implementation of service plans related to nursing and patient health care needs.
- Documented patient assessment, evaluation and responses to therapy to facilitate therapeutic intervention.
- Educated clients and families to support wellness activities, self-care techniques and prevention strategies.
- Interpreted patient needs, knowledge, growth and development to construct treatment plan.
- Demonstrated clinical competence in administering care to support physician orders, nursing care plan and policies.
- Administered prescribed medication and treatment as permitted by state and local regulations in accordance with physician orders.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Provided basic patient care and treatment, such as administering injections including, SUB Q, Deltoid and finger stick, TPN, Picc Line flush and dressing, Nebulizer treatments, cough assist with CPT Vest, nasal and oral suctioning, incontinent care, assisted in Therapies and used ortho devices, such as leg braces.
- Changed out , gastrostomy buttons regularly as well as administered feeding via gastrostomy button in addition to medication administration. cleaned and managed Gastrostomy care to prevent infection
LVN Charge Nurse
MetroCare Services
Dallas , Dallas
03.2019 - 09.2019
- Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health and organizational regulations.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes and treatment implementations.
- Triaged incoming phone calls from emergency rooms and inpatient units to determine needs and prioritize care.
- Documented information in patients' electronic medical record, relaying information to clinicians and care providers to facilitate continuity of care.
- Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
- Interacted smoothly with patients and loved ones, updated on care plans and advocated for needs.
- Collaborated with various healthcare professionals to determine specific and individualized care plan based on goals and long-term health.
- Managed various medications and treatments such as peritoneal dialysis, IV push, oral, subcutaneous, IV infusion and and intramuscular injections.
- Educated patients and caregivers of various available external resources to support wound management, disease management and medication administration.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking and administration.
- Documented medications administered, treatments and patient procedures performed in appropriate records according to privacy requirements.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, assisted in TeleMed visits, assisted 5 physicians with pt Triage and lab orders and administering Anti- psych injections and medications. completed insurance forms and NTBHA including referral coordination and prior authorizations.. Assisted social workers in pt plan of care.
- assisted pharmacy dept in medication inventory and ordering anti psychotic injections as well as medications in a timely manner.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
LVN in Detox Observation
Nexus Recovery Center
Dallas , Texas
03.2018 - 03.2019
- 24 hr Detox Monitoring/Observing symptoms
- clinical opiate withdrawal scale monitoring as well as Clinical institute withdrawal assessment of alcohol scale
- tended to medical emergencies including substance induced seizures. manic episodes and/or s/s of overdose.
- pt teaching and counsel of detoxification process including pt counsel of substance abuse and s/s of overdose and prevention
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance as well as delegating tasks to tech staff
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising Physician
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Monitored and tracked patient vitals to keep team informed of changing conditions.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
- Collaborated with supervisor to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
- Administered controlled narcotics, benzodiazepine's, anti-psychotic meds.
- Performed functional assessments for admission and discharge.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- monitored every hour on the hour pt vitals and status
Private Duty Nursing
Angels Of Care Pediatrics
Dallas, TX
09.2015 - 04.2017
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Collaborated with physicians to design at-home medication guidelines and educated patients and families on correct medication administration.
- provided care in Gastrostomy tube by changing and administering feedings and medication administration.
- Nebulizer treatments, CPT vest treatments with cough assist. oral and nasal suctioning. wound care. incontinent care. assisted with physical and occupational therapies
Education
Diploma/certificate of Vocational Nursing - LVN
Concord Career College
Dallas, TX06.2015
Medical Assistant - Medical Assisting
PCI Health Training Center - Richardson
Richardson, TX05.2006
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Conditions Reporting
- Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Call Answering and Assistance
- Procedure Explanation
- Vital Signs Recording
- Patient Observation
- Needs Assessment
- Conflict Resolution
- assist in translating bilingual (Spanish speaking)
Languages
Spanish
Timeline
Private Duty Licensed Practical Nurse
Aveanna Heathcare
09.2019 - Current
LVN Charge Nurse
MetroCare Services
03.2019 - 09.2019
LVN in Detox Observation
Nexus Recovery Center
03.2018 - 03.2019
Private Duty Nursing
Angels Of Care Pediatrics
09.2015 - 04.2017
Diploma/certificate of Vocational Nursing - LVN
Concord Career College
Medical Assistant - Medical Assisting
PCI Health Training Center - Richardson