Kevin Garcia
Edinburg
Summary
Accomplished LVN Charge Nurse with a proven track record at Touchstone Communities®, specializing in delivering quality care and maintaining privacy and confidentiality. Expert in clinical assessment and medication administration, I excel in fostering patient independence and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Demonstrated success in improving patient outcomes and enhancing wellness through effective communication and compassionate care.
Passionate Nurse with demonstrated experience in hospital settings. Proven ability to build strong relationships with patients and families while providing compassionate care. Offers strong task prioritization and organizational skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
LVN Charge Nurse
Touchstone Communities®
02.2021 - Current
- Oversaw patient conditions, administered medicine, performed interventions and took detailed records.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
Home Health Nurse
Ageless Living Home Health
12.2019 - 01.2021
- Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
- Educated patients and families on disease processes, medications and treatments.
- Provided emotional support and kind companionship to patients and families to increase overall wellness.
- Monitored vital signs, developed and implemented care plans, and documented patient progress.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living to promote independence.
- Collaborated with vendors to procure medical equipment, supplies and services.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Coordinated with other healthcare team members to support patient needs.
Education
Licensed - Practical Nursing
Rio Grande Valley College
Pharr, TX09-2019
Skills
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Quality care auditing
- Employee oversight
- Nursing auditing
- Regulatory compliance
- Patient assessments
- Vital signs monitoring
- Transfer management
- Resident care
- Clinical assessment
- Infection control protocols
- Medication administration
- Wound care management
Languages
Tagalog
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
LVN Charge Nurse
Touchstone Communities®
02.2021 - Current
Home Health Nurse
Ageless Living Home Health
12.2019 - 01.2021
Licensed - Practical Nursing
Rio Grande Valley College
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