Laura Ayala
Richmond
Summary
Compassionate Licensed Vocational Nurse with extensive clinical expertise in rehabilitation, perioperative care, and complex patient management. Proficient in assessment, medication administration, wound care, IV therapy, and infection prevention. Committed to ensuring patient safety and fostering effective communication among patients, families, caregivers, and interdisciplinary teams.
Overview
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Duty Nurse
Strive Health Services
Woodlands, TX
12.2024 - Current
- Provide skilled one on one nursing care to pediatric patients with complex medical and developmental needs.
- Perform ongoing patient assessments, monitor changes in condition, and maintain a safe patient environment.
- Provide enteral feedings and care for g-tube and GJ-tube patients.
- Implement individualized behavior management strategies and positive reinforcement techniques based on patient specific needs.
- Provided compassionate care for patients, resulting in positive feedback from families.
- Changed out tracheostomies, gastrostomy buttons, and catheters regularly to prevent infection or other problems.
Immunization Nurse
Harris County Refugee Clinic
Houston, TX
07.2024 - 12.2024
- Ensured compliance with vaccination guidelines, contributing to an overall improvement in public health outcomes.
- Maintained a safe and clean working environment, adhering to infection control protocols to prevent cross-contamination.
- Administered immunizations to pediatric and adult patients according to established protocols.
- Evaluated patients' health conditions during routine check-ups. before vaccination and monitored for adverse reactions following administration.
- Documented vaccinations and patient care accurately according to established procedures.
Agency Nurse
LD Staffing
Pearland, TX
04.2023 - 05.2024
- Provided direct nursing care to patients in an inpatient rehabilitation setting through LD staffing
- Performed patient assessments, vital sign monitoring, wound care, specimen collection, and other nursing interventions.
- Administered medications through oral, IV, and IM routes and monitored patient responses.
- Supported patients with varying levels of mobility, functional limitations, and healthcare needs in a rehab environment.
- Provided patient and caregiver education regarding medications, treatments, and ongoing care needs.
- Maintained accurate clinical documentation and followed facility policies, procedures, and infection control standards.
Perioperative Nurse
Airsculpt
Houston, TX
07.2023 - 02.2024
- Provided perioperative nursing care in pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative settings.
- Evaluated patients for contraindications and readiness before anesthesia and scheduled surgical procedures.
- Prepared, sanitized, and maintained procedure rooms and equipment according to infection-control standards.
- Assisted surgeons during procedures and maintained awareness of patient safety throughout the operative process.
- Monitored patients and responded appropriately to changes in condition in a fast-paced surgical environment.
- Demonstrated strong clinical judgment, attention to detail, and calm decision-making during high-stress situations.
Private Duty Nurse
Pediatric Healthcare Connection
Houston, TX
10.2021 - 08.2023
- Provided skilled nursing care for medically complex pediatric patients requiring ongoing monitoring and specialized interventions.
- Managed tracheostomy care and monitored patients receiving mechanical ventilation with Trilogy equipment.
- Provided care for Mic-key buttons and enteral feeding systems.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and comfort.
Private Duty Nurse
Reliant Healthcare Group
Katy, TX
07.2022 - 03.2023
- Administered medications and treatments per physician instructions to ensure patient compliance.
- Monitored vital signs and documented health status, ensuring accuracy in patient records.
- Maintained accurate and timely documentation in EMR
- Implemented infection control protocols, enhancing safety standards in home care environments.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting dignity and independence.
Education
LVN - Nursing
Wharton County Junior College
Wharton, TX08-2021
Associate of Arts - Social Studies
Wharton County Junior College
Wharton, TX05-2017
Skills
- Rehabilitation Nursing
- Tracheostomy Care
- Ventilator Monitoring
- Post-Operative Care
- IV Therapy
- Wound care
- Infection Prevention and Control
- Epic Charting
- Patient Care Documentation
- Patient education
- Bilingual (English and Spanish)
- Attention to detail
Certification
LVN thru 10/2027, BLS thru 5/2027, IV Certificate, Botox and Dermal Filler, Professional Development Series (PDS), Emergency Management Institute
Timeline
Private Duty Nurse
Strive Health Services
12.2024 - Current
Immunization Nurse
Harris County Refugee Clinic
07.2024 - 12.2024
Perioperative Nurse
Airsculpt
07.2023 - 02.2024
Agency Nurse
LD Staffing
04.2023 - 05.2024
Private Duty Nurse
Reliant Healthcare Group
07.2022 - 03.2023
Private Duty Nurse
Pediatric Healthcare Connection
10.2021 - 08.2023
LVN - Nursing
Wharton County Junior College
Associate of Arts - Social Studies
Wharton County Junior College