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Kimberly Puente
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Pharr
Summary
Highly motivated and committed Licensed Vocational Nurse with proven history of superior performance at individual, team and organizational levels. Multitasks and prioritizes workloads with little or no supervision. Detail-oriented professional looking to bring medical background and team-building skills to deadline-driven environment.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
LVN
DHR Health
03.2023 - Current
- Performed IV therapy treatments safely and accurately, administering fluids and medications as ordered by physicians.
- Enhanced patient care by providing compassionate and individualized attention, leading to improved health outcomes.
- Contributed to infection control measures by adhering to strict hygiene protocols and educating staff on best practices.
- Maintained thorough knowledge of emergency procedures, effectively responding to urgent situations when required.
- Promoted a positive work environment among nursing staff through collaboration, open communication, and support.
- Facilitated efficient patient admissions, transfers, and discharges while maintaining clear communication with all parties involved.
- Managed time efficiently during busy shifts by multitasking effectively without compromising quality of care.
- Administered medications accurately and in a timely manner, ensuring proper treatment for various conditions.
- Coordinated with healthcare providers to schedule diagnostic tests for patients, expediting care plans as necessary.
- Provided high-quality wound care, reducing the risk of infection and promoting timely healing.
- Demonstrated strong clinical judgment by assessing symptoms quickly and prioritizing appropriate interventions accordingly.
Medical Assistant
Accuhealth Technologies LLC
04.2019 - 09.2022
- Monitored patients vital signs via telemonitoring, contacted patients with critical readings to ensure they were doing well to ensure they received the best care and documented accordingly.
- Provided patient education about telemonitoring devices, program, and care plan instructions.
- Effectively managed approximately 100 calls daily.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Collaborated with team members daily to incorporate new ideas and come up with improvements weekly.
- Held the role of leader and guided MA team in providing care for clients.
- Trained incoming employees on all areas of expertise for MA roles.
Medical Assistant
Paz Home Health LLC
07.2018 - 10.2018
- Created and maintained office forms and procedures to assist with administrative tasks.
- Completed medical billing weekly for all telemonitoring patients.
- Monitored patients vital signs via telemonitoring, contacted patients with critical readings to ensure they were doing well and ensure they received the best care.
- Processed and created patient accounts for telemonitoring and filled out documents both on paper and electronically.
Education
Licensed Vocational Nurse - Nursing
Rio Grande Valley College
Pharr, TX 04.2021 - 12.2022
Medical Assistant -
South Texas Training Center
Pharr, TX 10.2018 - 04.2019
Skills
Work Ethic
Clinical Experience
Preceptorship
McAllen Medical Center 2022
- Provided care and assisted with creation of plan of care for patients.
- Collected patient information and communicated results to preceptor.
- Performed medical procedures including urinary catheter insertions, colostomy care, intradermal and sub q injections, blood pressure assessments, and wound care.
- Established track record for efficiency, completing assigned tasks10% ahead of schedule with 90% accuracy as judged by preceptor.
Certifications & Licensures
- 2023-2025 Licensed Vocational Nurse Licensure No. 1112248
- 2021-2023 AHA BLS Certification
- Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
Interests
Learning Languages
Reading
Traveling
Learning new things/taking on new hobbies
Timeline
LVN
DHR Health
03.2023 - Current
Licensed Vocational Nurse - Nursing
Rio Grande Valley College
04.2021 - 12.2022
Medical Assistant
Accuhealth Technologies LLC
04.2019 - 09.2022
Medical Assistant -
South Texas Training Center
10.2018 - 04.2019
Medical Assistant
Paz Home Health LLC
07.2018 - 10.2018
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