Laura Almaraz
Beeville,TX
Summary
Patient-focused LVN/ADON offering 7 years as an LVN, 2 years as ADON background driving quality improvements and coaching nursing staff to reach full potential. Strong organizational, communication and multitasking abilities. Expertise in managing medical records, evaluating staff performance and developing continued care plans.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
LVN/ADON
La Bahia Nursing And Rehabilitation
Goliad , TX
2014.09 - Current
- Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
- Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for patients.
- Collaborated with staff, management and external groups to coordinate patient care.
- Evaluated work performance of 15 nursing personnel to determine wage increases and implement discipline.
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes and resident complaints or concerns.
- Developed positive employee relations, incentives and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents and families.
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with statutory, regulatory and local, state and federal guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
- Ordered all pharmacy supplies and kept check on inventory levels.
- Reviewed and evaluated test results to suggest care and treatment options.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
- Monitored and inspected staff processes to eliminate hazards posed for both residents and staff while ensuring continuous compliance with regulations.
- Implemented successful healthcare program through professionalism, quality of care, medical teaching and patient satisfaction.
- Recruited, hired and coached employees to offer high-quality, cost-effective care to all residents.
CNA Instructor
La Bahia Nursing And Rehabilitation
Goliad , TX
2019.10 - 2019.12
- Determined readiness of each CNA to take on additional responsibility and work independently based on multi-factor analyses.
- Worked collaboratively to teach new nursing staff how to work with team members and freely report problems.
- Supported student educational and vocational planning to help each optimize learning strategies and reap long-term career benefits.
- Contributed educational and clinical expertise to help optimize training courses and boost student learning.
- Assessed student knowledge levels and abilities with detailed assessments.
- Oriented new staff to facility and policies governing nursing staff and patient care.
- Reviewed documentation and activities of student CNAs and corrected insufficient or harmful actions.
- Protected patients' dignity, rights and safety while providing students numerous learning opportunities each day.
- Compiled, administered and graded examinations to evaluate and record student comprehension levels.
Education
Cerftificate - Nursing
Victoria College
Victoria, TX08.2013
Skills
- Time Management
- Employee Work Scheduling
- Risk Management
- Process Implementation
- HIPAA Guidelines
- Clinical Staff Management
- Infection Control
- Teamwork
- Dementia Knowledge
- Staff Education
Timeline
CNA Instructor
La Bahia Nursing And Rehabilitation
2019.10 - 2019.12
LVN/ADON
La Bahia Nursing And Rehabilitation
2014.09 - Current
Cerftificate - Nursing
Victoria College