Kaylin Lara
Mercedes,TX
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with 5 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with Medical-Surgical, Telemetry, PCCU and Stroke specialty.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
South Texas Health Systems- McAllen
10.2021 - Current
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse
Valley Baptist Medical Center
07.2020 - 10.2021
- Handled a high volume of complex patients by prioritizing tasks and effectively delegating responsibilities to other team members, resulting in efficient patient care.
- Reduced complications post-surgery through diligent assessment, intervention, and timely communication with the interdisciplinary team.
- Served as an effective liaison between physicians, other healthcare providers, patients, and family members while coordinating optimal care planning efforts for each patient''s unique situation.
- Liaised with patients following cardiothoracic surgical procedures, providing support and education on post-surgical care.
Office Manager
The Mercedes Enterprise Newspaper
02.2018 - 06.2020
- Handled sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality of company documents.
- Provided exceptional customer service when addressing client inquiries or concerns via phone calls or email correspondence.
- Maintained accurate financial records by reconciling accounts payable/receivable transactions regularly to ensure balanced budgets.
- Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
- Enhanced team productivity by delegating tasks effectively and overseeing daily workflow.
EKG Technician
Knapp Medical Center
05.2017 - 06.2018
- Enhanced patient care by accurately performing EKG testing and analyzing results.
- Adhered to cleaning protocol for EKG machine, Holter cables and accessories to provide safe environment.
- Administered testing with electrocardiogram for patients experiencing events and as screening tool.
- Facilitated seamless transfer of data between departments by uploading completed EKG reports into electronic medical records systems accurately.
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN05.2026
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX05.2024
Associate of Science - Nursing
South Texas College
Mcallen, TX05.2020
Skills
Intravenous therapy
Medication and IV administration
Critical Thinking
Wound Care
Direct Patient Care
Patient and family advocacy
Infection Control
Patient Care Assessment
Documentation
Delegation and Motivation
Compassionate Care
Clinical judgment
Certification
- Registered Nurse, Texas-Compact: License # 1003276
- ACLS
- BLS
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
South Texas Health Systems- McAllen
10.2021 - Current
Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse
Valley Baptist Medical Center
07.2020 - 10.2021
Office Manager
The Mercedes Enterprise Newspaper
02.2018 - 06.2020
EKG Technician
Knapp Medical Center
05.2017 - 06.2018
- Registered Nurse, Texas-Compact: License # 1003276
- ACLS
- BLS
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Walden University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
Associate of Science - Nursing
South Texas College
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