Lacy Franco
La Porte,TX
Summary
I'm an organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices. Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities. Motivated Registered Nurse with 11-year background working in multi-disciplinary medical facilities. Well-versed in pain management and injury rehabilitation. Committed to achieving top patient satisfaction scores. Compassionate Registered Nurse with distinguished understanding of hospital functions. Skilled at developing comprehensive post-treatment plans with patients and doctors for quality healthcare. Committed to patient education and advocacy.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
BSN, RN Med/Surg
UTMB League City Campus
League City, TX
02.2024 - 10.2024
- Evaluated intensive care patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions
- Improved care outcomes with proactive education, communication and guidance for patients and family members
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process
RN
Porter Womans Health
Denver, Colorado
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Performed physical examinations and assessments of patients' medical histories.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
- Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
RN Postpartum/Ante/GYN
ORMC
Odessa, TX
07.2021 - 07.2023
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues
- Maintained infection control logs, streamlined charting process and improved patient outcomes through training and leadership
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans
Clinical Coordinator Postpartum/Ante/GYN
ORMC
Odessa, TX
12.2019 - 06.2021
- Coordinated weekly work schedules for department employees
- Coordinated with nurse manager to develop programs targeting nurse education, overall departmental competencies, individual performance, patient safety and service-related issues
- Improved medical equipment competencies and care best practices through various ongoing learning options
- Devised training programs to close gaps in nurse and staffs' competencies
- Introduced new departmental policies and oriented staff to facilitate adoption of changes
- Managed patient flow and directed nurses and doctors to ensure medical assignments are completed on time
RN Postpartum
HCA Clear Lake Regional Medical Center
Webster, TX
09.2018 - 12.2019
- Instructed patients, families and caregivers on diagnoses, chronic disease management and medication self-management
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects
- Facilitated strategic goals aimed at increasing satisfaction and improving outcomes through compassionate, precise and high-quality nursing care
- Explained treatment procedures, medication side effects, special diets and physician instructions to patients
- Educated nursing students on proper care procedures and prioritization strategies
LVN Med/Surg
ORMC
Odessa, TX
02.2014 - 06.2018
- Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices
- Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results
LVN, Medical-Surgical
ORMC
Odessa, TX
04.2011 - 01.2013
- Evaluated intensive care patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions
- Improved care outcomes with proactive education, communication and guidance for patients and family members
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process
- Prioritized nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reported patient status
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
San Antonio, TX07.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
San Antonio, TX04.2018
Associate of Science - General Studies
Odessa College
Odessa, TX05.2016
LVN - Nursing
Kaplan College
San Antonio, TX01.2011
Skills
- Compassionate and Caring
- Medication and IV Administration
- OR and ER Experience
- Patient Satisfaction and Process Improvement
- Patient Education and Counseling
- Nursing Staff Leadership
- Care Coordination
- Patient Management
- Patient Examination
- Direct and Indirect Patient Care
- Patient Care Planning
- Accurate Documentation
- Critical Thinking
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification
- Patient Care
- Flow Sheet Charting
- Patient Care Assessment
- Medication Administration
- Basic life support
- Discharge planning
- Health promotion
- Clinical judgment
Timeline
BSN, RN Med/Surg
UTMB League City Campus
02.2024 - 10.2024
RN
Porter Womans Health
08.2023 - 12.2023
RN Postpartum/Ante/GYN
ORMC
07.2021 - 07.2023
Clinical Coordinator Postpartum/Ante/GYN
ORMC
12.2019 - 06.2021
RN Postpartum
HCA Clear Lake Regional Medical Center
09.2018 - 12.2019
LVN Med/Surg
ORMC
02.2014 - 06.2018
LVN, Medical-Surgical
ORMC
04.2011 - 01.2013
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
Associate of Science - General Studies
Odessa College
LVN - Nursing
Kaplan College