Leticia Serna
Edinburg
Summary
Dedicated Home Health LVN with a proven track record at Superior Hospice, enhancing patient recovery through effective care plan development and compassionate support. Skilled in vital signs monitoring and infection control, I successfully reduced hospital readmissions by closely managing patient progress and fostering collaboration within interdisciplinary teams.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Health LVN
Superior Hospice
01.2022 - Current
- Promoted continuity of care by maintaining detailed documentation of patients'' health status, interventions, and outcomes.
- Supported patients during difficult transitions to home-based care, providing emotional support and practical guidance.
- Enhanced patient recovery process through effective communication and collaboration with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Assisted patients in managing their daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, grooming, meal preparation, and mobility support.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by closely monitoring patients'' progress and adjusting care plans as needed.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Facilitated seamless coordination between physicians, specialists, therapists, and family members to ensure comprehensive patient support.
- Assisted patients in achieving optimal health by developing individualized care plans based on their unique needs.
- Maintained patient privacy and confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA regulations and organizational policies at all times.
- Provided exceptional end-of-life care for terminally ill patients while supporting their families in navigating the grieving process.
- Maintained the highest standards of infection control by adhering to strict protocols for sanitation and personal protective equipment use.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify any potential risks or barriers to successful home-based rehabilitation programs.
- Ensured timely administration of prescribed therapies such as IV infusions or injections as part of a comprehensive care plan.
- Increased patient safety by diligently administering medications, wound care, and other treatments per physician orders.
- Contributed to improved quality of life for patients with chronic conditions through skilled symptom management and education on self-care practices.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
Education
GED - Nursing Education
Texas
Edinburg, TX09.2020
Skills
- Home safety evaluation
- Vital signs monitoring
- Catheter care
- Clinical documentation
- End-of-life care
- Geriatric care
- Care plan development
- Diabetes management
- Respiratory care
- Tracheostomy care
- Family education
- Gastrointestinal care
- Cardiac care
- Post-surgical care
- Wound care management
- Vital signs
- HIPAA compliance
- Compassionate care
- Documenting intake
- Physical assessment
- Wound care
- Patient assessments
- Pain management
- Immunization administration
- Family communication
- Infection control
- Palliative care
- Emergency response
- Home health care
- Caring for wounds
- Samples collection
- Educating families
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving
Certification
CPR
Languages
English
Professional Working
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Home Health LVN
Superior Hospice
01.2022 - Current
GED - Nursing Education
Texas
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