Magda Chavez
Rio Grande City,TX
Summary
Texas-Licensed Vocational Nurse with 17 years of proven expertise in managing total nursing care and administering prescribed medications and treatments according to approved nursing techniques. Assists in delivery of patient care through nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. Demonstrated competency directing and guiding patient teaching and activities to promote individual treatment programs. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
LVN
LINDO AMANECER ADULT DAY CARE
07.2022 - 05.2024
- Performed routine evaluations on over 50 patients.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Managed appointment calendar for doctors appointments ,scans, lab tests, and evaluations.
- Performed functional assessments for admission and discharge.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Coordinated with healthcare providers to schedule diagnostic tests for patients, expediting care plans as necessary.
- Administered medications accurately and in timely manner, ensuring proper treatment for various conditions.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
LVN
Crossroads Adult Day Care
01.2018 - 08.2022
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Performed routine evaluations on over 50 patient's.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Managed appointment calendar for doctors appointments, scans, lab tests, and evaluation.
- Demonstrated strong clinical judgment by assessing symptoms quickly and prioritizing appropriate interventions accordingly.
- Maintained thorough knowledge of emergency procedures, effectively responding to urgent situations when required.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patients regularly, swiftly identifying any changes in condition and addressing concerns promptly.
- Administered medications accurately and in timely manner, ensuring proper treatment for various conditions.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times, fostering trust and rapport with those under my care.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
LVN
A SPECIAL HOME HEALTH
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Assisted patients in achieving optimal health by developing individualized care plans based on their unique needs.
- Increased patient safety by diligently administering medications, wound care, and other treatments per physician orders.
- Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- 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.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Demonstrated strong clinical judgment by assessing symptoms quickly and prioritizing appropriate interventions accordingly
Education
LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE - Vocational Nursing
Valley Grande Institute For Academic Studies
Weslaco, TX07.2006
High School Diploma -
Rio Grande City High School
Rio Grande City, TX05.2003
Skills
- Electronic Medical Record (EMR) Software
- Patient Education/chronic disease management
- Patient Assessments/admissions
- Medication Administration/ injections
- Judgment and Decision-Making
- Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
- Patient relationship building
- Patient Observation/Tracking symptoms
- Wound care
- Care Planning and Modifications
- Patient Care and Monitoring
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Patient Charting and Reporting and documentation
- Self Motivation
- Client Advocacy
- Coordination of care
Timeline
LVN
LINDO AMANECER ADULT DAY CARE
07.2022 - 05.2024
LVN
Crossroads Adult Day Care
01.2018 - 08.2022
LVN
A SPECIAL HOME HEALTH
01.2016 - 01.2018
LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE - Vocational Nursing
Valley Grande Institute For Academic Studies
High School Diploma -
Rio Grande City High School
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