Lina Maldonado
Harlingen,TX
Summary
Patient-oriented nursing professional with several years of hands-on experience in delivering quality direct and indirect patient care to individuals in different settings. Skillfully completes tasks and fosters relationships with patients, caregivers and coworkers to drive patient care goals and advance nursing philosophies.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Vocational Nurse
TSTC Harlingen
Harlingen , TX
2023.08 - Current
- Completed 60 hours of clinical work in Med Surge care.
- Other clinical work cites that I have completed include geriatric care, mental health facility, wound care, pediatrics and adult medicine.
- Performed vital signs, including temperature, pulse, respiration rate and blood pressure readings.
- Maintained accurate documentation on all assigned duties performed.
- Administered medications per physician orders, including injections and IV therapy.
- Operated under direction of licensed nursing professionals and pursued opportunities to learn new skills.
- Performed glucose testing and administered insulin under supervision.
Registered Dental Hygienist
Harlingen Family Dentisty
Harlingen , TX
2013.09 - 2023.08
- Reviewed patient charts before providing care in order to ensure accuracy of information.
- Provided preventive dental care services such as cleaning teeth and instructing patients on oral hygiene techniques.
- Educated patients about proper oral health care, including diet, brushing, flossing, and the use of fluoride.
- Applied sealants, fluorides, desensitizing agents, topical anesthetics, cavity varnishes, and other restorative materials to teeth surfaces as needed.
- Maintained accurate records of patient treatments utilizing electronic health records systems.
- Examined gums manually and visually to determine periodontal disease and screen for oral cancer.
- Collaborated with dentists in developing individualized treatment plans for each patient's needs.
Lifeguard Supervisor
City Of Harlingen Parks And Rec
Harlingen , TX
2006.05 - 2012.08
- Conducted daily inspections of pool equipment, making necessary repairs or replacements as needed.
- Ensured the safety of patrons by enforcing pool rules and responding promptly to emergency situations.
- Organized and led in-service trainings on water safety topics such as CPR and AED certification courses.
- Performed administrative duties such as scheduling staff shifts, assigning tasks, tracking attendance and preparing payroll documents.
- Maintained accurate records of incidents including accident reports, log books and incident reports.
Education
Certificate of completion - Vocational Nursing
Texas State Technical College - Harlingen
Harlingen, TX2024-08
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Texas State Technical College - Harlingen
Harlingen, TX2013-08
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient Care
- HIPAA Guidelines
- Medication Administration
- Care plan implementation
- Taking and Recording Vital Signs
- Infection control standards
- Patient Advocacy
- Punctual and Reliable
- Team Leadership
- Quality Assurance
- Care Plan Management
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Limited
Timeline
Student Vocational Nurse
TSTC Harlingen
2023.08 - Current
Registered Dental Hygienist
Harlingen Family Dentisty
2013.09 - 2023.08
Lifeguard Supervisor
City Of Harlingen Parks And Rec
2006.05 - 2012.08
Certificate of completion - Vocational Nursing
Texas State Technical College - Harlingen
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Texas State Technical College - Harlingen
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