Laiza Cox
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Vocational Nurse II Chronic
Davita Inc.
06.2016 - Current
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Developed comprehensive care plans for patients with chronic illnesses, promoting adherence to treatment regimens and self-management strategies.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
- Facilitated effective communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care during transitions between facilities or levels of care.
- Prevented medication errors by meticulously reviewing physician orders and administering medications as prescribed.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of newly admitted patients, identifying individual needs and developing tailored nursing interventions accordingly.
- Educated family members on proper caregiving techniques, alleviating stressors associated with caring for loved ones at home.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for optimal patient outcomes.
- Advocated for patients'' needs effectively, working closely with healthcare providers to develop and implement appropriate care plans.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Fostered a positive work environment by collaborating with colleagues, sharing knowledge, and mentoring new nursing staff members.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
Lvn Rheumatology Infusion Nurse
Communicare
02.2023 - 06.2023
- Facilitated efficient patient admissions, transfers, and discharges while maintaining clear communication with all parties involved.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans tailored to patients'' needs.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
- Performed IV therapy treatments safely and accurately, administering fluids and medications as ordered by physicians.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Demonstrated strong clinical judgment by assessing symptoms quickly and prioritizing appropriate interventions accordingly.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patients regularly, swiftly identifying any changes in condition and addressing concerns promptly.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Managed time efficiently during busy shifts by multitasking effectively without compromising quality of care.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Educated patients and their families on disease management, medication administration, and at-home care techniques, empowering them to take control of their health.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
LVN
Krucial Staffing/ BCFS
10.2021 - 11.2021
- Completed all nursing duties and provide all health care services relevant to this position in compliance with all regulatory authorities, and program protocols, procedures and supervisory instructions including, but not limited to, active and ongoing nursing assessments, charting, scheduling of appointments, routine observations, isolation observations, wellness checks, immunizations, all required documentation and reporting
- Implemented and monitored established health care plans and treatment orders to ensure that all treatment orders directed by
Education
ADN Registered Nurse - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing-San Antonio
San Antonio, TX12.2023
LVN in nursing -
Antelope Valley College
Lancaster, CA08.2016
High School Diploma -
Highland High School
Palmdale, CA06.2004
Skills
- Care plans
- Phlebotomy
- Medication administration
- Personal assistant experience
- Specimen collection / processing
- Vital signs
- Experience Administering Injections
- Laboratory experience
- EMR Systems: CWow, Snappy, NextGen, ECw
- Patient Management
- Caregiving skills
- Patient Assessments
- Direct Patient Care
- PPE Compliance
- Pulse oximetry tracking
- Problem-Solving
- Writing skills
- Multilingual
- Patient monitoring
- Medical records
- Bilingual
- English
- Patient assessment
- CPR
- Spanish
- Triage
- EMR systems
- Medical Office Experience
- Delegation and Motivation
- Health screening
- Patient and family advocacy
- Compassion and Empathy
- Emotional awareness
- Geriatric Nursing
- Infection Control
- Diet and Nutrition
- Student Precepting
- Vitals monitoring
- Long-Term Care
- Mobility Assistance
- Documentation
- Chart updating
Certification
- RN license
- First Aid Certification
- BLS Certification
- CPR Certification
Timeline
Lvn Rheumatology Infusion Nurse
Communicare
02.2023 - 06.2023
LVN
Krucial Staffing/ BCFS
10.2021 - 11.2021
Licensed Vocational Nurse II Chronic
Davita Inc.
06.2016 - Current
ADN Registered Nurse - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing-San Antonio
LVN in nursing -
Antelope Valley College
High School Diploma -
Highland High School