Leslie Cardenas
Poteet,TX
Summary
Proven LVN Charge Nurse at Pleasanton South Nursing and Rehab, excelling in patient care coordination and medication administration. Spearheaded multidisciplinary teams, enhancing treatment outcomes and fostering a culture of teamwork. Demonstrated clinical judgment and documentation accuracy, ensuring HIPAA compliance and high-quality patient education.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
LVN Charge Nurse
Pleasanton South Nursing and Rehab
Pleasanton, TX
05.2023 - Current
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Oversaw patient conditions, administered medicine, performed interventions and took detailed records.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts through efficient handoff reports that highlighted critical information for incoming nurses.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork and collaboration among nursing staff by encouraging the sharing of best practices, learning from one another''s experiences, and supporting each other in challenging situations.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Managed patient caseloads effectively by prioritizing needs, delegating tasks appropriately, and collaborating with healthcare professionals
Education
LVN - Nursing
Coastal Bend College
Beeville, TX05.2023
Pleasanton High School
Pleasanton, TX06.2020
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Team Collaboration
- Patient Care Coordination
- Patient Assessments
- Documentation accuracy
- HIPAA Compliance
- Clinical judgment
- End of life care
- Geriatric Care
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Patient Education
- Patient Charting
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
LVN Charge Nurse
Pleasanton South Nursing and Rehab
05.2023 - Current
LVN - Nursing
Coastal Bend College
Pleasanton High School