Karen Flores
Hewitt,TX
Summary
Dedicated LVN Charge Nurse with extensive experience at Providence Park, excelling in medication administration and patient care coordination. Proven ability to enhance patient safety through strict adherence to infection control protocols and effective communication with multidisciplinary teams. Committed to quality improvement and maintaining HIPAA compliance while delivering compassionate care.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
LVN Charge Nurse
Providence Park
Waco, TX
01.2022 - Current
- Assisted in patient assessments and care planning under supervision of senior nursing staff.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting changes to healthcare team promptly.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation for regulatory compliance.
- Educated patients and families on health management and discharge instructions.
- Supported infection control practices to enhance patient safety standards.
- Participated in training sessions to improve clinical skills and knowledge base.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Oversaw patient conditions, administered medicine, performed interventions and took detailed records.
- Promoted continuity of care by maintaining comprehensive medical records and updating physicians on significant changes in patients'' conditions.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Championed infection control practices within the unit by strictly adhering to guidelines and educating staff on proper procedures.
- Cultivated strong working relationships with physicians by maintaining open communication, providing timely updates on patients'' status, and actively participating in care coordination efforts.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Providence Park
Waco, TX
03.2018 - 06.2019
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient rooms and common areas.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records.
- Implemented infection control procedures to maintain a safe environment for patients.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
Education
Associate of Arts - Nursing
McLennan Community College
Waco, TX12.2020
Skills
Medication administration
Vital signs monitoring
Team collaboration
Patient care coordination
Patient assessments
Privacy and confidentiality
Quality improvement
HIPAA compliance
Activity tracking
Infection control protocols
Clinical assessment
Resident care
Wound care management
Clinical judgment
End-of-life care
Geriatric care
Timeline
LVN Charge Nurse
Providence Park
01.2022 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Providence Park
03.2018 - 06.2019
Associate of Arts - Nursing
McLennan Community College