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KRISTA RODRIGUEZ

La Villa,USA

Summary

Level-headed Licensed Practical Nurse who remains calm and effective in extremely difficult and stressful situations. Strong belief in importance of companionship and support in patient care. Seeks to apply learned nursing skills and passion for patient centered care to a position within a medical facility.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Travel Licensed Practical Nurse

Hire Energy Healthcare
07.2025 - Current
  • Complied with all security regulations within prison system and administered care in safest possible environment.
  • Performed mental health evaluations when warranted and recommended patients to therapists.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Responding to sick calls and providing first aid.
  • Assisting with physical assessments and screenings (TB).
  • Properly monitoring medical supplies, like needles and medication.

Dialysis Technician

DaVita
10.2023 - Current
  • Explained dialysis procedures to patients and answered questions and concerns prior to starting dialysis.
  • Set-up equipment for dialysis and primed dialyzer in preparation for use.
  • Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts and catheters to prevent infection.
  • Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.

Patient Care Assistant

Harlingen Medical Center
07.2023 - 10.2023
  • Provide or assist with basic care or support under the direction of onsite licensed nursing staff.

Home Health Provider

Con Mi Gente Inc.
06.2022 - 12.2022
  • Provided services planned to maintain, strengthen, and safeguard the client in her own home environment.
  • Provided care, warmth, and support in accordance with the specified plan of care for the client.

Collection Technician

Aegis Sciences Corporation
02.2017 - 07.2018
  • Obtaining and processing specimen collections.
  • Preparing and correctly completing requisition forms.
  • Providing adequate client education.

Patient Care Technician

Uroteck
10.2016 - 12.2016
  • Set up, maintained and verified sterility of lab equipment and tools.
  • Assisted with catheterization and urodynamic testing performed on clients.

Education

Licensed Vocational Nurse -

Valley Grande Institute For Academic Studies
Weslaco, TX
10.2021

Patient Care Technician - undefined

Valley Grande Institute For Academic Studies
Weslaco, TX
09.2016

Diploma - undefined

La Villa High School
La Villa, TX
06.2012

Basic Studies - undefined

Texas A&M University - Kingsville
Kingsville, TX
05.2013

Skills

  • Professional bedside manners
  • Vital sign monitoring
  • Venipuncture
  • Infection control
  • Tube feedings and medication familiarity
  • 12-Lead ECG placement
  • Adaptability
  • Teamwork
  • Biohazardous waste disposal
  • HIPAA
  • Dialysis equipment operation
  • Policy adherence
  • Patient charting and reporting
  • De-escalation techniques
  • Lab specimen processing
  • Behavioral management
  • Mental health screening
  • Diabetic care
  • Physical assessments
  • Prison protocols

Certification

  • Licensed Vocational Nurse - May 2025 - 1058155
  • Phlebotomy Technician - September 2016
  • American Red Cross BLS - 01VP54F

Languages

Spanish
Limited Working

Timeline

Travel Licensed Practical Nurse

Hire Energy Healthcare
07.2025 - Current

Dialysis Technician

DaVita
10.2023 - Current

Patient Care Assistant

Harlingen Medical Center
07.2023 - 10.2023

Home Health Provider

Con Mi Gente Inc.
06.2022 - 12.2022

Collection Technician

Aegis Sciences Corporation
02.2017 - 07.2018

Patient Care Technician

Uroteck
10.2016 - 12.2016

Patient Care Technician - undefined

Valley Grande Institute For Academic Studies

Diploma - undefined

La Villa High School

Basic Studies - undefined

Texas A&M University - Kingsville

Licensed Vocational Nurse -

Valley Grande Institute For Academic Studies

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