LYNNETTE LUMBRERAS
Harlingen
Summary
Professional nurse skilled in providing care within correctional facilities. Adept at administering medication, monitoring patient health, and responding to emergencies. Strong focus on team collaboration, ensuring reliable and adaptable support for changing healthcare needs. Known for excellent patient care, strong ethical standards, and effective communication skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Intake Coordinator
Greater Valley Hospice
07.2024 - Current
- Maintained strict confidentiality of patient information, adhering to HIPAA guidelines and company policies.
- Reduced errors in patient data entry with thorough verification processes and attention to detail.
- Verified and recorded client demographics, hospice consent forms, and referral information.
- Trained team members on proper documentation of admission forms.
- Conducted regular audits on patient charts for quality assurance purposes.
- Provided constructive feedback during quality assurance reviews, resulting in improved overall team performance.
Correctional Licensed Vocational Nurse
MTC Medical- EVDF
03.2022 - 06.2024
- Safeguarded patient confidentiality by adhering to strict privacy regulations and maintaining accurate, secure medical records.
- Streamlined communication between nursing staff and other healthcare providers to optimize patient care outcomes.
- Acted as a patient advocate during interactions with physicians to ensure each inmate's medical needs were addressed properly.
- Promoted a healthy environment within the correctional facility by enforcing infection control protocols and educating inmates on personal hygiene practices.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of evidence-based nursing practices through ongoing professional development opportunities and trainings.
- Conducted thorough intake assessments for new inmates to identify immediate health concerns and develop appropriate treatment plans accordingly.
- Contributed to the successful rehabilitation of inmates by scheduling mental health support, and counseling services, and providing crisis intervention when necessary.
- Ensured proper administration of medications, vaccinations, and treatments in compliance with facility policies and procedures.
- Improved inmate safety through continuous monitoring, swift identification of health issues, and prompt interventions.
- Expedited emergency response within the facility by initiating and participating in regular drills and training exercises.
- Treated a variety of illnesses affecting detainees in close quarters.
- Complied with all security regulations within the prison system and administered care in the safest possible environment.
- Advocated for and strived to protect the health, safety, and rights of patients.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plans.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded them in electronic medical records.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
Correctional Licensed Vocational Nurse
UTMB Health
05.2022 - 02.2024
Correctional Licensed Vocational Nurse
MTC Medical- WCRDF
10.2021 - 03.2022
Correctional Licensed Vocational Nurse
MTC Medical- EVDF
10.2018 - 10.2020
Education
Vocational Nursing
Valley Grande Institute
Weslaco, TX09-2018
High School Diploma -
Harlingen High School South
Harlingen, TX05-2002
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Diabetes management
- Behavioral management
- Seizure management
- Clinical judgment
- Physical assessment
- Wound care
- Immunization administration
- Infection control
- Emergency response
- Quality assurance
- Teamwork and collaboration
Certification
- Texas Board of Nursing License #345740 Issued: 10/09/2018 Expiration date: 03/31/2026
- CPR/AED Certification Issued: 08/08/2023 Renewal date: 08/2025
Timeline
Intake Coordinator
Greater Valley Hospice
07.2024 - Current
Correctional Licensed Vocational Nurse
UTMB Health
05.2022 - 02.2024
Correctional Licensed Vocational Nurse
MTC Medical- EVDF
03.2022 - 06.2024
Correctional Licensed Vocational Nurse
MTC Medical- WCRDF
10.2021 - 03.2022
Correctional Licensed Vocational Nurse
MTC Medical- EVDF
10.2018 - 10.2020
Vocational Nursing
Valley Grande Institute
High School Diploma -
Harlingen High School South
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