Leticia Elguezabal
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Licensed Vocational Nurse with extensive experience in Adult emergency medicine. Skilled in wound care, ostomy care, trach care, sample collection, blood draw, IV insertion, and infection control. Maintains composure and makes accurate decisions in fast-paced environments. History of seamless interfacing with doctors, specialized support services, patients, and visiting families.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LVN
University Hospital - University Health System
San Antonio, TX
11.2022 - Current
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Performed routine treatments such as dressing changes and wound care.
- Performed basic laboratory tests, such as urinalysis and blood glucose testing. Placed peripheral IVs.
- Educated patients and families about their diagnosis, medications, treatment plans, home care instructions, diet restrictions.
- Evaluated outcomes of nursing interventions against established criteria.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care was provided in a timely manner.
- Participated in discharge planning activities for assigned patients.
- Developed positive relationships with co-workers through effective communication.
- Monitored vital signs including temperature, pulse, respiration rate and blood pressure.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessment data, interventions performed and responses to treatments per facility policy.
- Observed changes in the condition of patients and reported any significant findings to physicians or other healthcare professionals.
- Responded promptly to patient call lights and requests for assistance.
- Utilized critical thinking skills while dealing with complex clinical situations.
- Adhered to safety regulations regarding hazardous materials and waste disposal.
- Managed time effectively while multitasking in high-pressure situations.
- Assessed patient needs and developed individualized plans of care with the RN.
- Administered medications as prescribed by physician orders.
- Demonstrated knowledge of infection control policies and procedures when providing patient care services.
- Assisted with transferring patients from beds to stretchers or wheelchairs using proper body mechanics techniques.
- Ensured that all equipment was properly maintained according to established standards of practice.
- Completed required forms and chart documentation of vital signs, medications and other information.
- Supervised CNAs and other staff delivering care in setting by coaching and supporting.
- Communicated with nursing personnel to enforce procedures, policies and regulations.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts.
- Promoted culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting documentation and prevention.
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Collected blood, urine or sputum from patients to perform routine laboratory tests.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians' orders.
- Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures.
- Evaluated patient care procedural changes for effectiveness and made necessary adjustments.
- Evaluated nursing intervention outcomes by conferring with other healthcare team members.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - LVN To ADN Mobility Program
St. Phillip's College
San Antonio 08-2024
LVN - Licensed Vocational Nurse
St Phillip's College
San Antonio, TX08-2022
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassionate Care
- Clinical Documentation
- Catheter Care
- Tracheostomy Care
- Elderly Care
- Physical Assessment
- Emergency Response
- Breathing Treatments
- Medication Administration
- Patient Care
- Counting narcotics
- ADL Assistance
- Preventive Care
- Vital signs
- Immunization Administration
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Writing reports
- Caring for wounds
- Mental Health Support
- Geriatric Care
- Psychotropic medication knowledge
- Documenting incidents
- Empathetic and compassionate
- Samples collection
- Behavioral assessment
Certification
- BLS Certification
- Licensed Vocational nurse
Languages
Spanish
Professional
English
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
LVN
University Hospital - University Health System
11.2022 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - LVN To ADN Mobility Program
St. Phillip's College
LVN - Licensed Vocational Nurse
St Phillip's College
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