Open To Work
Laura F. Cazares
Terrell,TX
Work Preference
Summary
Positive, compassionate individual with strong aptitude for patient care and support. Equipped with thorough knowledge of medical terminology and ability to perform several clinical tasks. Dedicated to improving well-being of patients through attentive and empathetic care.
Overview
1
1
Certification
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Psychiatric Licensed Vocational Nurse
Terrell State Hospital
Terrell, TX
09.2025 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments to patients under supervision, ensuring compliance with care protocols.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to care team, facilitating timely medical interventions.
- Demonstrated adaptability by providing coverage in various psychiatric units as needed, maintaining high standards of care across diverse patient populations.
- Responded to numerous volatile situations, deescalating, and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
- Ensured patient safety by closely monitoring behaviors, administering medications as prescribed, and intervening during incidents of aggression or self-harm.
Licensed Vocational Nurse, Private Duty
Thrive Skilled Pediatric Care
Dallas, TX
09.2024 - 05.2025
- Administered medications and treatments per physician's orders, ensuring patient safety and compliance.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes in patient conditions to appropriate healthcare personnel.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living to promote independence.
- Documented patient progress accurately in electronic health records for continuity of care.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, medication safety, and at-home healthcare strategies to promote selfcare.
LVN Urology Nurse
Hunt Regional Medical Center
Greenville, TX
03.2024 - 07.2024
- Increased efficiency of the urology department by implementing streamlined processes for documentation and patient flow.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Maintained documentation accurate and up-to-date electronic healthcare records for all urology patient encounters.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses in urology clinic.
Education
Vocational Nursing Diploma -
Trinity Valley Community College
Athens, TX12-2023
Associate of Arts, AA - undefined
Trinity Valley Community College
Athens, TX12-2018
Skills
- Medication administration
- Bilingual
- Patient education
- Mental health support
- Healthcare software proficiency
- Documentation accuracy
- HIPAA guideline adherence
- ADL assistance
- Home health care
- Pediatric care
Certification
- Licensed Vocational Nurse 02/2024
- Certificate of Intravenous Therapy 12/2023
- Basic Life Support (CPR and AED) AHA, Expiration 11/2026 12/2022
Student Clinical Experience
- 01/2023-11/2023
- Windsor Rehabilitation and healthcare-Terrell, TX
- Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital-Kaufman, TX
- Terrell Independent School District- Terrell, TX
Timeline
Psychiatric Licensed Vocational Nurse
Terrell State Hospital
09.2025 - Current
Licensed Vocational Nurse, Private Duty
Thrive Skilled Pediatric Care
09.2024 - 05.2025
LVN Urology Nurse
Hunt Regional Medical Center
03.2024 - 07.2024
Associate of Arts, AA - undefined
Trinity Valley Community College
Vocational Nursing Diploma -
Trinity Valley Community College