Maria Pena
McAllen,TX
Summary
Dedicated LVN with extensive experience at Westbrook Medical Clinic, excelling in medication administration and patient education. Proven ability to develop effective care plans and provide compassionate support, enhancing patient outcomes. Skilled in electronic health records and team collaboration, ensuring high-quality care and compliance with safety protocols.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LVN
Westbrook Medical Clinic
McAllen, Texas
11.2024 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to treatments.
- Recorded vital signs and documented patient information accurately.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop patient care plans.
- Educated patients on health management and wellness practices.
- Prepared examination rooms and ensured cleanliness for patient safety.
- Responded to patient inquiries and provided compassionate support.
- Maintained medical supplies inventory and assisted in ordering processes.
- Maintained accurate medical records for each patient utilizing electronic health record systems.
- Provided direct patient care by taking vital signs, administering medications and treatments, and providing wound care.
- Educated patients about preventative measures for healthy living such as exercise routines, dietary guidelines and smoking cessation programs.
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques such as medication administration, nutrition management and disease prevention strategies.
- Ordered lab tests or imaging studies according to physician orders while ensuring accuracy of documentation in the medical record system.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Collaborated with other healthcare providers including physicians, nurses and specialists in order to coordinate optimal patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health maintenance and disease prevention.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical history.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
- Answered patients' calls to determine how to assist.
LVN Charge Nurse
Briarcliff Health Center
McAllen, Texas
05.2024 - 11.2025
- Managed patient care and ensured adherence to safety protocols.
- Assisted with medication administration and monitored patient responses.
- Supervised nursing staff and coordinated daily nursing activities.
- Conducted patient assessments and documented vital signs accurately.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare teams.
- Implemented care plans based on physician directives and patient needs.
- Maintained accurate patient records in electronic health systems.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues, and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Provided direct patient care, including administering medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Monitored vital signs, recorded observations, and reported changes to physicians or nurses in charge.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds, and managed catheters.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations such as cardiac arrests or life-threatening events.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Educated patients about disease prevention methods and healthy lifestyle choices.
- Educated patients on wound and disease self-management techniques.
- Coordinated with other members of the healthcare team to ensure proper implementation of treatment plans for patients.
- Conducted rounds to evaluate the quality of nursing care being provided.
- Provided emotional support for patients and families during difficult times.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions used in order to modify treatment plans accordingly.
- Observed and reported changes in condition of patients and signs and symptoms of deviations from normal health status.
- Documented adverse patient reactions to medications and reported findings to supervisors.
- Delivered emotional, psychological and spiritual support to patients and families to promote compassionate environment.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Worked with social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
- Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
- Prepared or examined food trays for conformance to prescribed diet.
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to patients.
Memory Care Coordinator
Assisted Living At Home
Georgetown, TX
03.2023 - 06.2024
- Coordinated daily activities for residents with memory care needs.
- Facilitated communication between families and healthcare providers.
- Assisted in organizing social and therapeutic activities for residents.
- Monitored resident behavior to ensure safety and comfort.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance resident care strategies.
- Maintained accurate documentation of resident progress and care plans.
- Personally gave prospective residents and families tours of memory care unit, answering questions about services and facility.
- Provided compassionate companionship during times of distress or confusion due to memory impairment issues.
- Actively engaged residents throughout the day by providing meaningful conversation topics related to past experiences.
- Assisted in the development and implementation of individualized care plans for each resident.
- Developed a comprehensive understanding of dementia-related behaviors and strategies for managing them effectively.
- Organized therapeutic recreational activities that stimulated cognitive functioning in individuals with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia.
- Monitored medication administration by staff members to ensure accuracy according to physician orders.
- Coordinated community outings for those who had sufficient mobility levels so they could remain connected with the outside world.
- Observed changes in behavior or physical condition of residents and reported any concerns to supervisor.
- Educated families on the types of services available for their loved one living with memory impairments.
- Participated in team meetings regarding resident care plans and needs assessment reviews.
- Conducted activities for residents to stimulate memory recall, such as art projects and music therapy.
- Created a variety of stimulating visual aids such as photographs or artwork which enhanced reminiscence opportunities.
- Ensured compliance with state regulations regarding documentation requirements within the facility.
- Encouraged family members to participate in their loved ones' care plan through visits, phone calls, emails.
- Collaborated closely with healthcare professionals such as physicians, nurses, therapists, dietitians to ensure best possible care for each resident.
- Assisted in creating an environment that was safe for all residents while promoting independence when appropriate.
- Delivered continuous quality service, resulting in high satisfaction levels from families and residents.
- Explained policies, procedures and services to patients.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Built work schedules and staff assignments, taking workload, space and equipment availability into consideration.
- Directed, supervised and evaluated medical, clerical or maintenance personnel.
- Managed changes in integrated health care delivery systems and technological innovations while keeping focus on quality of care.
- Monitored inpatient bed use, facilities and staff to provide optimal use of resources.
Staffing Coordinator
Linden Woods Village
Kansas City, MO
09.2022 - 01.2023
- Coordinated staffing schedules for healthcare personnel across various departments.
- Managed recruitment processes, including screening resumes and conducting interviews.
- Facilitated onboarding for new hires, ensuring compliance with company policies.
- Maintained accurate staff records and updated employee information in the system.
- Collaborated with department heads to identify staffing needs and fill vacancies.
- Assisted in resolving employee conflicts through effective communication and mediation.
- Developed job postings that aligned with Linden Woods Village's culture and values.
- Coordinated and planned work shift schedules according to availability.
- Kept track of timekeeping responsibilities and employee time off requests when completing schedules.
- Facilitated orientation sessions for new hires.
- Oversaw staffing and related operations, spanning interviewing, hiring and mentoring personnel.
- Assisted in new hire process by calling and scheduling appointments with candidates, filling out required paperwork and preparing manuals.
- Collaborated with hiring managers to identify staffing needs, develop job descriptions, and define qualifications required for roles.
- Assisted payroll teams by reporting employee hours and calculating correct compensation.
- Reviewed resumes submitted by applicants against job requirements.
- Assisted in recruiting and hiring process by sourcing, screening, and interviewing applicants.
- Maintained relationships with current and potential vendors to source candidates for open positions.
- Provided support during new employee interviews and orientations.
- Worked with HR department to devise and update policies as needed for corporate accountability and workplace health.
- Monitored performance of temporary staff members throughout their assignment duration.
- Kept labor costs and metrics within preset departmental budgets.
- Responded promptly to inquiries from candidates regarding job opportunities at the company or organization.
- Located ways to expedite candidate screening and hiring processes to promptly fill staff vacancies.
- Created detailed reports on recruitment activities such as cost per hire, time to fill vacancies.
- Ensured compliance with federal and state laws related to employment practices.
- Provided guidance and support to managers regarding recruitment processes, including interview techniques and selection criteria.
- Assisted in the development and implementation of staffing strategies to attract quality candidates.
- Implemented feedback mechanisms to gauge employee satisfaction and identify areas for improvement.
- Analyzed staffing trends and provided recommendations to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
- Hired employees and processed hiring-related paperwork.
- Informed job applicants of duties and responsibilities, compensation, and benefits.
- Addressed harassment allegations, work complaints or other employee concerns.
Education
Licensed Practical Nursing - LPN
Concorde Career College
Kansas City, MO04-2022
Skills
- Medication administration
- Patient assessment
- Electronic health records
- Wound care
- Care plan development
- Patient education
- Staff coordination
- Infection control
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassionate communication
- Team collaboration
- Emotional support
- Patient hygiene assistance
- Quality assurance
- Patient observation
- Behavioral health support
- Charting and documentation
- Clinical documentation
- Feeding tube assistance
- Elderly care
- Triage management
- Nursing care planning
- HIPAA protocols
- Writing reports
- Bedside manner
- Patient assessments
- Staff supervision
- Preventive care
- Pulse oximetry tracking
- ADL assistance
- Medication dispensing
- Biomedical hazard disposal
- MO licensed practical nurse
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Verbal and written communication
- Cultural competence
- Vocational support
- Medication reconciliation
- EMR / EHR
- Educating families
- Documenting intake
- Immunization administration
- Patient management
Certification
- LPN
- BLS
Languages
Spanish
Limited
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
LVN
Westbrook Medical Clinic
11.2024 - Current
LVN Charge Nurse
Briarcliff Health Center
05.2024 - 11.2025
Memory Care Coordinator
Assisted Living At Home
03.2023 - 06.2024
Staffing Coordinator
Linden Woods Village
09.2022 - 01.2023
Licensed Practical Nursing - LPN
Concorde Career College
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