Juanita Guajardo
Rio Hondo,TX
Summary
Licensed Vocational Nurse with proven expertise in managing total nursing care and administering prescribed medications and treatments according to approved nursing techniques. Assists in delivery of patient care through nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Demonstrated competency directing and guiding patient teaching and activities to promote individual treatment programs.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Vocational Nurse
La Salle Corrections
04.2025 - Current
- Administer medications and treatments for up to 100 inmates according to established protocols and physician orders.
- Monitor vital signs, assessed patient conditions, and documented changes in health records.
- Collaborate with healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized patient care plans.
- Educate patients on health management, medication usage.
- Implement infection control measures to maintain a safe environment for patients and staff.
- Assists in sick call screening and physical examinations under the supervision of physicians and based upon the physician’s orders and protocols. Records health care complaints and takes patient histories. Take and records necessary vital signs for patients. Collects samples for laboratory examinations and issues routine medications. Records treatment provided according to physician’s orders and protocol.
- Conduct initial and ongoing medical examinations and assessments, documents results of assessments.
- Give injections, takes blood pressure and temperatures.
- Prepares, administers and records medications.
- Collect urine, draws blood and administers oxygen.
- Care for minor wounds (sterile techniques).
Surgery Scheduler
Harlingen Medical Center
11.2021 - Current
- Work PRN. schedule surgeries.
- Reconcile charges for the OR,
- Oversaw daily operations of the surgery scheduling department, ensuring adherence to hospital policies.
- Educated patients on pre-surgery requirements, such as fasting protocols or medication adjustments, resulting in fewer complications on the day of the procedure.
- Arranged pre-operative and post-operative appointments for surgical patients.
- Expertly managed planning, scheduling, and coordination of outpatient procedures.
- Maintained strict confidentiality in handling sensitive patient information, adhering to HIPAA guidelines and clinic policies.
- Resolved scheduling conflicts to maintain high-quality patient services.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Updated daily operating room calendars with accurate appointment schedules.
- Elevated patient experience by providing empathetic support throughout the entire surgical journey-from initial consultation to post-operative follow-up appointments.
- Make sure all medical records are ready for doctor prior to surgery such as h&p, bloodwork, clearances if needed etc.
- Was named a WOW employee at HMC by patients who were extremely happy with my kindness, understanding and ability to explain the surgical procedure to them.
- Verify billing charges, scan and upload tick sheets to EMR system.
- Fax and scan medical records as needed.
- Managed appointment confirmations and reminders to reduce no-show rates for scheduled procedures.
Unit Clerk/Secretary
US Renal Care Dialysis Center
11.2016 - 05.2021
- Managed patient scheduling and appointment logistics to ensure efficient clinic operations.
- Obtained and organized medical records for office visits and scheduled labs.
- Charted vital signs
- Performed various administrative tasks by filing, copying and faxing documents.
- Placed new supply orders, managed inventory and restocked clerical spaces.
- Prepared and processed patient referrals and transfer requests.
- Received and routed laboratory results to correct clinical staff members.
- Coordinated patient intake processes, ensuring accurate data entry into electronic health records.
- Assisted with inventory management, tracking supplies to maintain adequate stock levels for patient care.
- Communicated effectively with healthcare team members to facilitate seamless patient services and support.
- Led initiatives to enhance patient experience through improved communication and service delivery protocols.
- Answered unit calls and took messages for healthcare staff to maximize team productivity.
- Handled incoming calls professionally, providing relevant information or transferring inquiries as needed to maintain efficient communication channels within the unit.
- Answered multi-line telephone system, provided information, and directed calls.
- Prepared admissions charts and scanned records.
- Provided excellent customer service while responsibly managing sensitive patient data in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment, supporting infection control measures within the healthcare facility.
- Documented updates to patient information in medical charts while maintaining HIPAA compliance protecting confidentiality of records.
- Arranged discharges and patient transportations.
- Organized patient charts, enhancing the flow of information among healthcare providers and contributing to better-informed treatment decisions.
- Assisted nurses and physicians with patient care, improving overall quality of service provided to patients.
Secretary/Receptionist
Fresenius Medical Care
11.2009 - 06.2016
- Customer service, bilingual, 5year plaque, answer phones, scan, fax, copy as well as upload to EMR systems.
- Keep up with transplant patients, follow up with missed treatments. Develop plan of care for high risk patients. Arrange transportation monthly for patients needing it. Clean and maintain lobby and patient restrooms. Take temperature of patients coming in. Spin and pack bloodwork. Reschedule missed labs every day and prepare lab tubes and bags for nurses.
- Coordinated schedules and appointments for management, ensuring optimal time management and operational efficiency.
- Maintained accurate records and files, supporting compliance with organizational policies and procedures.
- Developed and implemented office procedures to improve workflow and enhance communication within the team.
- Assisted in preparing reports and presentations, contributing to data accuracy and timely completion of projects.
- Evaluated office supplies inventory, negotiating with vendors to ensure cost-effectiveness while maintaining quality standards.
- Handled sensitive information discreetly, maintaining confidentiality when managing personnel files or financial data.
- Answered multi-line phone system and enthusiastically greeted callers.
- Maintained daily report documents, memos and invoices.
- Scheduled appointments and conducted follow-up calls to clients.
- Prepared professional correspondence, including memos, letters, and emails, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Maintained electronic filing systems and categorized documents.
- Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
- Managed executive calendars, scheduling appointments and meetings to optimize time management.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by providing support to colleagues when needed in various tasks or projects.
Education
Certificate - LVN
TSTC Waco
Harlingen, TX08.2024
GED -
Texas State Technical College-Harlingen
Harlingen, TX04.2022
Associate in Science (AS) - Biology
Texas State Technical College-Harlingen
Harlingen, TX05.2021
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassionate care
- Direct patient care
- Infection control
- Medical examination
- HIPAA guideline adherence
- Nursing processes
Certification
- Medical office specialist Present Certificate
- CPR Certification
- LVN October 2024 to October 2026 Newly licensed nurse and ready to put my skills to work!
Languages
Spanish - Fluent
Timeline
Licensed Vocational Nurse
La Salle Corrections
04.2025 - Current
Surgery Scheduler
Harlingen Medical Center
11.2021 - Current
Unit Clerk/Secretary
US Renal Care Dialysis Center
11.2016 - 05.2021
Secretary/Receptionist
Fresenius Medical Care
11.2009 - 06.2016
Associate in Science (AS) - Biology
Texas State Technical College-Harlingen
Certificate - LVN
TSTC Waco
GED -
Texas State Technical College-Harlingen
Assessments
- Verbal communication — Proficient December 2021 Speaking clearly, correctly, and concisely Full results: Proficient
- Scheduling — Proficient December 2021 Cross-referencing agendas and itineraries to avoid scheduling conflicts Full results: Proficient
- Protecting patient privacy — Proficient December 2021 Understanding privacy rules and regulations associated with patient records Full results: Proficient
- Indeed Assessments provides skills tests that are not indicative of a license or certification, or continued development in any professional field.
Additional Information
Bilingual, friendly, fast learner, team player, can multitask and I am willing to learn whatever is needed to do my job safe and correct for my patients. Love learning new things and believe there is always something we can learn. I love the interaction I get when dealing with my patients every single day and that is why I became a nurse to make a difference in people's lives every single day.
Awards
5 year certificate November 2014, 5 year plaque
Named a WOW employee at HMC
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