MARIA L. GARZA
Rio Hondo,Tx
Summary
Accomplished LVN with extensive experience in pediatric and adult home care, notably with Aveanna Healthcare. Expert in ventilation support and adept at problem-solving, I have significantly improved patient outcomes through effective treatment coordination and medical equipment operation. My proactive approach and ability to train staff have been pivotal in enhancing care quality. Talented professional adept at handling medical and personal needs of patients with focused and compassionate mentality. Proven skills in updating case and progress information in computer system and directly to healthcare staff and family members. Skilled professional executing hands-on public health practices to maximize health status of individuals. Excellence in managing individualized patient care by promoting and restoring patients' health through nursing and health education processes. Fosters relationships and coordinate with clinical healthcare professionals for continuity of care.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Duty Nurse LVN
Ageless Living Home Health
Edinburg, TX
05.2024 - Current
- Coordinated healthcare services with other members of the healthcare team to ensure continuity of care for assigned patients.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care services using electronic medical record systems.
- Monitored patient progress towards goals and outcomes established by the interdisciplinary treatment team.
- Served as a liaison between family members and caregivers and interdisciplinary teams to ensure effective communication about the plan of care for each patient served.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives within the organization.
- Recorded care information accurately and completely in electronic data systems.
Private Duty Nurse LVN
Little Warriors Pediatric Homecare
Edinburg, TX
05.2022 - 05.2024
- Assisted with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, meal preparation, feeding and ambulation.
- Conducted assessments of physical condition; observed changes in patients' health status; reported to physicians regarding patient's condition.
- Facilitated referrals from primary care providers to specialty services.
- Rendered therapeutic nursing interventions for individualized plan of care following homecare guidelines.
- Administered local, inhalation or intravenous anesthetics to patients undergoing procedures.
- Performed wound care, monitored catheters and recorded food and fluid intake.
Private Duty Nurse LVN
Aveanna Healthcare Care
Pharr, TX
04.2017 - 05.2022
- Extensive experience working with disabled children and adults in home settings
- Primary care, assessment, and evaluation with pediatric patients who have tracheal tubes and ventilator needs.
- Monitored vital signs and other various patient health indicators.
- Followed physician instructions fully and accurately for each patient.
- Documented all patient care information for the patient's family review.
- Maintained regular communication with physician and other medical staff as needed
- Responded to patient family queries in a courteous and professional manner
- Stocked and maintained medical supplies in patient’s home
Private Duty Nurse LVN
Amorcito’s Home Care
Edinburg, TX
02.2016 - 04.2017
- Provided direct patient care, including wound and ostomy management, medication administration, laboratory specimen collection, and vital sign monitoring.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care services using electronic medical record systems.
- Assisted in developing educational materials related to chronic conditions.
- Reported abnormal findings to case manager and physician for immediate intervention orders.
Private Duty Nurse LVN
Nino’s Home Care
Edinburg, TX
08.2005 - 08.2015
- Coordinated healthcare services with other members of the healthcare team to ensure continuity of care for assigned patients.
- Instructed patients and their families on disease process, medications, treatments and self-care techniques.
- Maintained optimal ventilator settings and operations to meet patient care needs.
- Discussed individualized education to answer questions for patients and family.
Surgical Technician
Eye Surgery Center of RGV
Weslaco, TX
08.1997 - 08.2004
- Prepared operating room with necessary instruments and supplies for procedures.
- Provided support to surgeons during procedures by passing instruments and other materials.
- Sterilized equipment before and after each procedure according to hospital standards.
- Maintained accurate records of all surgical instrument counts before and after each procedure.
- Kept track of expiration dates on sterile items used in surgeries.
- Operated machines such as suction devices, cautery devices, power drills., as directed by physician or surgeon.
Education
License Vocational Nurse -
South Texas College
McAllen, TX01.2005
Certificate - Surgical Technologist
Texas State Technical College
Harlingen, TX01.1996
Skills
- KanTime software
- Medical records oversight
- Vital signs monitoring
- Treatment coordination
- Documentation
- Ventilation support
- Pediatric nursing
- Emergency Care
- CPR Certification
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Catheter monitoring
- Oxygen saturation standards
- Medical Equipment Operation
- Training staff
- Intake and discharge
- Administer medication
- Multitasking Abilities
- Tracheostomy tubes
- Ventilators
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Private Duty Nurse LVN
Ageless Living Home Health
05.2024 - Current
Private Duty Nurse LVN
Little Warriors Pediatric Homecare
05.2022 - 05.2024
Private Duty Nurse LVN
Aveanna Healthcare Care
04.2017 - 05.2022
Private Duty Nurse LVN
Amorcito’s Home Care
02.2016 - 04.2017
Private Duty Nurse LVN
Nino’s Home Care
08.2005 - 08.2015
Surgical Technician
Eye Surgery Center of RGV
08.1997 - 08.2004
License Vocational Nurse -
South Texas College
Certificate - Surgical Technologist
Texas State Technical College
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