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LETICIA GARZA

Summary

Dynamic, bilingual LVN with extensive experience, excelling in patient education and workflow optimization. Proven ability to deliver compassionate care while monitoring cardiac rhythms and administering medications. Strong team collaboration and HIPAA compliance skills enhance patient satisfaction and safety in high-pressure environments.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

LVN

South Texas Radiology Imaging Center
San Antonio, TX
04.2025 - Current
  • Educated patients on radiology procedures to enhance understanding and compliance.
  • Collaborated with departments to optimize workflow processes and improve efficiency.
  • Acted as a resource nurse for advanced nursing practices in Imaging Services.
  • Obtained vital signs, administered cardiac medications, and monitored cardiac rhythms effectively.

Cardiac Telemetry LVN

Methodist Healthcare
Live Oak, TX
03.2024 - 03.2025
  • Maintained accurate documentation of all treatments, assessments, and observations performed.
  • Educated patients and families about disease processes, medication administration, and safety precautions.
  • Monitored cardiac rhythms on telemetry units for abnormal changes in heart rhythm.
  • Administered intravenous fluids or medications according to physician orders.

Cardiac Telemetry LVN Extern

Methodist Healthcare
San Antonio, TX
01.2021 - 02.2024
  • Assisted with admissions, transfers, and discharges of patients from unit.
  • Performed 12-lead EKG's to evaluate patient's cardiac status.
  • Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.

Transfer Center Specialist

University Medical Center
Lubbock, TX
03.2014 - 05.2021
  • Identified and assessed customers’ needs to achieve satisfaction.
  • Handled transfer center complaints, provided appropriate solutions and followed up to ensure resolution.
  • Achieved high quality marks on quality assurance evaluations.

Emergency Room Technician

Lamb Healthcare Center
Littlefield, TX
03.2009 - 09.2020
  • Obtained patients' vital signs, collected medical specimens and updated medical history in patient charts.
  • Processed billing information and collected payments.
  • Obtained variety of blood samples through venipuncture or capillary puncture using syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles.

Registration Representative

Covenant Medical Center
Lubbock, TX
06.2011 - 09.2015
  • Gathered, verified and processed patient paperwork.
  • Checked insurance benefits, received payments and provided receipts.
  • Explained facility policies, prepared and distributed patient identification bands and arranged for transportation to assigned rooms.

Orthopedic Unit Assistant/CNA

Poudre Valley Hospital
Fort Collins, CO
04.2007 - 12.2008
  • Maintained updated knowledge of protocols.
  • Stocked medical supplies and orthopedic equipment to maintain essential items for unit.
  • Assisted staff with patient traction prior to surgery.

Pediatric Unit Coordinator/CNA

Longmont United Hospital
Longmont, CO
02.2004 - 08.2008
  • Calculated and charted pediatric fluid intake, output, and weights.
  • Participated in department activities to improve pediatric care.
  • Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.

Unit Support Assistant/Float CNA

Mckee Medical Center
Loveland, CO
05.2001 - 10.2004
  • Pleasantly welcomed visitors, answered phone calls and maintained front reception desk.
  • Provided basic patient care under the supervision of a nurse.
  • Handled management of communication to executives by taking and making telephone calls, reviewing and prioritizing mail and composing and typing correspondence.

Education

LVN - Nursing

Galen College of Nursing
San Antonio, TX
12-2023

Skills

  • Patient-centered care
  • Multi-tasking efficiency
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Team collaboration
  • Cardiac monitoring
  • Customer service

Timeline

LVN

South Texas Radiology Imaging Center
04.2025 - Current

Cardiac Telemetry LVN

Methodist Healthcare
03.2024 - 03.2025

Cardiac Telemetry LVN Extern

Methodist Healthcare
01.2021 - 02.2024

Transfer Center Specialist

University Medical Center
03.2014 - 05.2021

Registration Representative

Covenant Medical Center
06.2011 - 09.2015

Emergency Room Technician

Lamb Healthcare Center
03.2009 - 09.2020

Orthopedic Unit Assistant/CNA

Poudre Valley Hospital
04.2007 - 12.2008

Pediatric Unit Coordinator/CNA

Longmont United Hospital
02.2004 - 08.2008

Unit Support Assistant/Float CNA

Mckee Medical Center
05.2001 - 10.2004

LVN - Nursing

Galen College of Nursing

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