Karla Valadez
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering over 19 years of patient-facing experience. Addresses patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Health LVN
Acara Home Health
09.2018 - Current
- Educate patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Care for wounds, provide treatments and communicate with providers on the status of wound healing.
- take samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring vital sign, oxygen saturation, weights, and blood glucose levels.
- Ensured timely administration of prescribed therapies such as IV infusions or injections as part of a comprehensive care plan.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by closely monitoring patients'' progress and adjusting care plans as needed.
Private Duty LVN
Aveanna Home Care
05.2012 - Current
- Perform thorough assessments and establishing baseline measurements that will inform future treatment decisions.
- Monitor vital signs regularly, notifying physicians to any concerning changes or trends in patient health status.
- Change out tracheostomies, gastrostomy buttons, and catheters regularly to prevent infection or other problems.
- Monitor patients requiring a ventilator and ensure the ventilator is working properly and on current settings.
- Demonstrate cultural sensitivity when working with diverse populations while respecting their unique needs.
- Mentored new LVNs entering the private duty sector by sharing knowledge gained from years of experience.
Private Duty LVN
Milagros Home Health
11.2006 - 05.2012
- Cared for pediatric patients, monitored vital signs regularly and notified physicians of any concerning changes or trends in patient health status.
- Communicated effectively with patients'' families, providing them with updates on their loved one''s condition and progress.
- Changed out tracheostomies, gastrostomy buttons, and catheters regularly to prevent infection or other problems.
- Scheduled appointments and transported patients to medical facilities using non emergency ambulance services.
- Performed ROM and assisted with ADL's such as bathing, dressing and oral care,
LVN Charge Nurse
Retama Manor Nursing Home
08.2004 - 11.2006
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Oversaw 37 patients on my wing, administered medicine, injections, nebulizer breathing treatments, performed interventions and took detailed records.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Assisted in coordinating transfers, discharges and admissions to establish smooth transition of patients.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
Education
Registered Nurse ADN - Nursing
Southwest Texas Junior College
Uvalde, TX05.2024
LVN Certificate - License Vocational Nurse
Southwest Texas Junior College
Uvalde, TX05.2004
Skills
- Home safety evaluation
- patient care and Vital signs monitoring
- Foley catheter insertion and foley care
- Clinical judgment and clinical documentation
- Geriatric Care
- Respiratory Care, breathing treatments, tracheostomy insertion and care
- Medication Administration and monitoring for adverse effects
- Family Education on diagnosis, management of diagnosis, prognosis and any medical changes
- Gastrointestinal tube insertion and care
- Pediatric Care
- Rehabilitation support and techniques
Clinical Rotation
I performed my clinical rotation from January 2023 - April 2024 at Val Verde Regional Medical Center. I performed rotations at different departments such as, Emergency Department, Intensive care Unit, Labor and Delivery, Medical Surgical, Operating Room, Day Surgery, Infusion Center and Cardiac Rehab.
Affiliations
- August 2022- present National Student Nurse Association
Certification
First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificate
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
volunteering
- I am a member of the St Joseph Catholic Church and volunteer with the Youth Group activities.
- I am a volunteer basketball coach for the Thunder League Basketball Association for 13 and 15 year old males.
- I have volunteered to help with our local community college events such as the blood drives and the Christmas at the college.
Timeline
Home Health LVN
Acara Home Health
09.2018 - Current
Private Duty LVN
Aveanna Home Care
05.2012 - Current
Private Duty LVN
Milagros Home Health
11.2006 - 05.2012
LVN Charge Nurse
Retama Manor Nursing Home
08.2004 - 11.2006
Registered Nurse ADN - Nursing
Southwest Texas Junior College
LVN Certificate - License Vocational Nurse
Southwest Texas Junior College
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