Laura Horton
El Paso,TX
Summary
Experienced Licensed Vocational Nurse with a proven track record in administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and implementing infection control measures. Known for collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to create tailored care plans that improve patient outcomes and advocate for resident needs.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Ambrosio Guillen Texas State Veterans Home
El Paso
07.2016 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and physician orders.
- Monitored vital signs, assessing patient conditions to identify changes and escalate concerns promptly.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for residents.
- Trained and mentored junior staff on best practices in patient care and safety compliance procedures.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Documented patient interactions accurately in electronic health records, maintaining confidentiality standards.
- Implemented infection control measures, contributing to a safe environment for veterans and staff alike.
- Advocated for resident needs, fostering strong relationships and enhancing overall quality of life at the facility.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Educated family members on proper caregiving techniques, alleviating stressors associated with caring for loved ones at home.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
Education
Nursing
Vista College
El Paso, TX05.2016
Skills
- Medication administration
- HIPAA compliance
- Geriatric care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Catheter care
- Compassionate care
- Patient care
- Clinical judgment
- Patient education
- Direct patient care
- Infection control
- Patient assessment
- Documentation accuracy
- Diabetes management
- Treatment plan implementation
- Medical examination
- Aseptic techniques
- Personal hygiene support
- Treatment outcome monitoring
- Reporting and documentation
- Immunization administration
- Wound care
- Breathing treatments
- Medication dispensing
- Transcribing orders
Certification
- BLS Provider Training Certified- 2025-2027
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Ambrosio Guillen Texas State Veterans Home
07.2016 - Current
Nursing
Vista College