Results-driven healthcare professional with strong background in patient care and clinical procedures. Known for strong collaboration skills and flexibility in dynamic environments. Skilled in administering medications, conducting assessments, and implementing care plans. Reliable team player with focus on achieving optimal patient outcomes.
Hi, I’m
MARIA R. CAVAZOS-GILBERT
Petersburg,MI
Summary
Overview
2026
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
RGC Reception Area-Duane Waters Correctional Facility
LPN Field Nurse
03.2025 - 12.2025
Job overview
- Administered medications as prescribed by medical staff.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health systems.
- Administered medications safely and effectively, preventing adverse reactions or complications.
- Dispensed and administered patients' medications following care plans and physician's orders.
- Served as a liaison between patients and their healthcare providers, advocating for their needs while promoting informed.
- Complied with State Department of Health by completing required forms and entering in computer database.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team.
- Assisted in developing and implementing care plans for inmates.
- Provided health education and counseling to patients on chronic conditions.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
Clarendale Assisted Living
LPN Floor Nurse
2024 - 03.2025
Job overview
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Assisted with daily living activities, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to create personalized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and wellness practices.
- Documented patient care accurately in electronic health record systems.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance nursing skills and knowledge base.
- Implemented infection control measures to maintain a safe environment for residents.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- 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.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Administered controlled narcotics.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Delivered wound care and managed dressings, preventing infections and promoting healing.
- Enhanced patient recovery by providing compassionate care and closely monitoring vital signs.
- Streamlined medication administration processes, reducing wait times and increasing patient compliance.
- Advocated for patients' needs and preferences with healthcare providers, fostering patient-centered care.
- Maintained meticulous records of patient care, treatments, and progress, ensuring continuity of care.
- Monitored patient reactions to medications and treatments, quickly addressing adverse reactions.
- Administered medications to ensure adherence to treatment plans, improving health outcomes.
- Coordinated with pharmacy staff to ensure accurate medication dispensing, minimizing errors.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Arbor Hospice
LPN Field Nurse
03.2023 - 11.2024
Job overview
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by medical staff.
- Conducted routine assessments to identify potential health issues early.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols and infection control measures.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments and treatments, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Educated patients and families on healthcare management strategies, promoting self-care and wellbeing.
- Delivered emotional support to patients facing challenging diagnoses or difficult treatments, fostering resilience during recovery processes.
- Coordinated with physicians to implement prescribed treatment plans, ensuring consistency in patient care delivery.
- Managed complex wound care for improved healing rates and reduced infection risk.
- Conducted home visits to monitor patient status, adjusting care plans as necessary for optimal health outcomes.
- Completed thorough assessments to identify changes in patients'' condition, implementing appropriate interventions as needed.
- Served as a liaison between patients and their healthcare providers, advocating for their needs while promoting informed .
- Provided skilled nursing care for diverse populations, including geriatric, pediatric, and chronically ill patients.
- Worked closely with healthcare staff to devise personalized care plans adaptive to changing patient needs by detailing treatment methods, dosage and duration.
- Developed strong rapport with patients through clear communication skills that foster trust within the nurse-patient relationship.
- Collaborated with other nurses to provide seamless coverage during shift changes ensuring continuity of safe quality patient care.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to maintain and enhance nursing skills, consistently delivering high-quality patient care.
- Collaborated with insurance companies to help patients receive prescribed medications and services.
- Educated patients and caregivers on disease processes, medications, plans of care and individualized treatment plans.
- Reviewed all medicines to identify possible adverse reactions, significant side effects, drug allergies and contraindicated medications.
- Administered effective nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent and disabled patients.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team.
- Provided health education and counseling to patients on chronic conditions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health systems.
Rock Medical Group
Travel LPN
01.2023 - 03.2023
Job overview
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic testing and procedural support for optimal treatment decisions.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining accurate documentation of patient data.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork through active participation in unit meetings, performance improvement initiatives, and collaborative problem-solving efforts.
- Enhanced patient care by performing comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by providing thorough discharge planning and follow-up care coordination.
- Contributed to quality improvement initiatives by providing feedback on care processes and patient experiences.
- Developed patient care plans to address individual needs, promoting faster recovery.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure compliance with care plans.
- Maintained accurate medical records, ensuring confidentiality and adherence to regulatory standards.
- Implemented safety protocols to minimize risks and ensure a secure living environment for residents.
- Reduced medication errors with diligent attention to detail during medication administration.
- Helped patients feel comfortable by adjusting positions and engaging in casual conversation.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations, providing critical interventions under high-pressure circumstances.
- Utilized PointClickCare to document nursing assessments, treatments, medications and discharge instructions.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting changes to nursing staff promptly.
One Staff Medical
Travel LPN
03.2018 - 01.2023
Job overview
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team for timely intervention.
- Assisted in developing care plans, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on health management strategies, promoting adherence to treatment regimens.
- Conducted patient assessments, documenting findings accurately to support clinical decision-making processes.
- Delivered culturally competent care that respected diverse patient populations'' unique values, beliefs, and traditions.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Supported patients and families through education on home care procedures, enhancing post-discharge outcomes.
- Implemented infection control protocols, significantly reducing incidence of hospital-acquired infections.
- Conducted regular patient assessments to identify changes in health status, enabling timely interventions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team members to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Assisted in management of patient flow in busy settings, reducing wait times and improving efficiency.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions, adjusting care plans as necessary for optimal outcomes.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Assessed patient conditions by taking vital signs and evaluating symptoms to determine appropriate treatment.
- Maintained excellent time management skills during periods of high patient turnover while consistently delivering compassionate and patient-centered care.
- Developed relationships with patients and families to understand medical history and care needs.
- Managed a high patient caseload with efficiency and attention to detail, ensuring that each individual received personalized care tailored to their unique needs.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
Promedica Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation
LPN Floor Nurse
10.2016 - 03.2018
Job overview
- Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by consistently delivering high-quality nursing care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
- Streamlined nursing processes by implementing evidence-based practices that improved clinical workflow efficiency.
- Contributed to organizational success by participating in accreditation surveys, quality assurance programs, and ongoing staff education activities.
- Facilitated patient education on disease management and prevention, empowering individuals towards healthier lifestyles.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans, optimizing patient outcomes.
- Improved patient satisfaction with empathetic communication and timely response to needs.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- 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.
- Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms, and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients.
- Assisted in daily living activities, enhancing residents' quality of life and promoting independence.
- Conducted routine assessments, documenting changes in patients' conditions for timely interventions.
- Trained new nursing staff on procedures, fostering a collaborative environment for optimal patient care.
- Administered medications safely according to physician orders, closely monitoring for adverse reactions or interactions among drugs.
- Communicated effectively with patients and family members to convey important instructions and discuss treatments.
- Maintained accurate records of residents' healthcare treatments and responses.
- Administered basic patient care and treatments by dressing wounds, treating bedsores, giving enemas and performing catheterizations.
- Administered medication such as insulin and monitored patients' responses to detect problems.
- Increased efficiency in documentation by utilizing electronic health record systems effectively and accurately.
- Examined and treated patients' injuries and pressure wounds to promote healing.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing clinical practice standards across the nursing department.
- Coped effectively with mental and emotional challenges of positions by remaining centered on patients' needs and delivering quality care.
- Supported patients in completing activities of daily living such as dressing, grooming and shower assistance.
- Actively sought opportunities for continuing education relevant to my role as a floor nurse in order maintain up-to-date knowledge about emerging trends within the profession.
- Served as a patient advocate, collaborating with healthcare providers to ensure appropriate treatment options were pursued.
- Coordinated discharge planning with case managers to streamline transitions from acute care settings back into the community.
- Established compassionate environment by providing psychological, emotional and spiritual support to patients and families.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Assisted with daily living activities, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
- Documented patient care accurately in electronic health record systems.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Enhanced patient recovery by providing compassionate care and closely monitoring vital signs.
- Coordinated with pharmacy staff to ensure accurate medication dispensing, minimizing errors.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by providing thorough discharge planning and follow-up care coordination.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Assisted in management of patient flow in busy settings, reducing wait times and improving efficiency.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
Promedica Skilled Nursing and Rehab Facility
LPN Floor Nurse
06.2014 - 10.2016
Job overview
- Led training sessions for new LPNs and nursing assistants, improving team competency and patient care standards.
- Assisted in minor surgical procedures, enhancing patient comfort and supporting surgical team efficiency.
- Participated in community health programs, extending care beyond clinical setting and improving public health awareness.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care strategies for residents.
- Educated residents and families on health management and available resources within the facility.
- Mentored new nursing staff, fostering a supportive environment for professional growth and development.
- Conducted ongoing assessments of patients'' physical, emotional, and social needs, adjusting care plans accordingly.
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and procedures.
- Managed the care of diverse patient populations, adapting my nursing interventions to meet their unique needs and preferences.
- Collected and documented vital signs to maintain current records of patients' conditions.
- Modified patient health treatment plans by observing patient conditions and responses.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores through compassionate care and effective communication.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting facility operations and patient care.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Delivered wound care and managed dressings, preventing infections and promoting healing.
- Advocated for patients' needs and preferences with healthcare providers, fostering patient-centered care.
- Maintained meticulous records of patient care, treatments, and progress, ensuring continuity of care.
- Administered medications to ensure adherence to treatment plans, improving health outcomes.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork through active participation in unit meetings, performance improvement initiatives, and collaborative problem-solving efforts.
Education
Athena Careers AcademyToledo, OH
No Degree from LPN Certificate
06-2013
University Overview
Skills
- Catheter care
- Nursing documentation
- Geriatric nursing
- Vital signs monitoring
- Ethical practice
- Medication administration
- Patient education
- Vitals collection
- Patient assessment
- Infection control
- Acute care
- Disease prevention strategies
- Compassionate care
- Documentation
- Patient advocacy
- Health education
- Care plan development
- Care plan management
- Healthcare management
- Responsible and dependable
- Wound care
- CPR/AED
- Strong clinical judgment
- Attention to detail
- Specimen collection
- Critical thinking
- HIPAA compliance
- Adaptable and flexible
- Patient positioning and transporting
- Nursing staff supervision
- Analytical thinking
- Dietary requirements and restrictions
- Staff supervision
Certification
- STATE OF MICHIGAN
- DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS
- BOARD OF NURSING
- PRACTICAL NURSE
- LICENSE
- MARIA RAQUEL GILBERT
- LICENSE NO. 4703112820
- EXPIRATION DATE 2028-10-1
Section name
Section name
- DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS
- BUREAU OF PROFESSIONAL LICENSING
- P.O. BOX 30670
- LANSING, MI 48909-8170
- MARIA RAQUEL GILBERT
- 80 Madison Street
- Petersburg, MI 49270
- COMPLAINT INFORMATION:
- THE ISSUANCE OF THIS LICENSE SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A WAIVER, DISMISSAL OR ACQUIESCENCE TO ANY COMPLAINTS OR VIOLATIONS PENDING AGAINST THE LICENSEE, ITS AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES.
- FUTURE CONTACTS:
- YOU SHOULD DIRECT INQUIRIES REGARDING THIS LICENSE OR ADDRESS CHANGES TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS BY EMAILING BPLHELP@MICHIGAN.GOV OR CALL (517) 241-0199.
- YOUR LICENSE MUST BE DISPLAYED IN A PROMINENT PLACE.
Timeline
LPN Field Nurse
RGC Reception Area-Duane Waters Correctional Facility
03.2025 - 12.2025
LPN Field Nurse
Arbor Hospice
03.2023 - 11.2024
Travel LPN
Rock Medical Group
01.2023 - 03.2023
Travel LPN
One Staff Medical
03.2018 - 01.2023
LPN Floor Nurse
Promedica Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation
10.2016 - 03.2018
LPN Floor Nurse
Promedica Skilled Nursing and Rehab Facility
06.2014 - 10.2016
LPN Floor Nurse
Clarendale Assisted Living
2024 - 03.2025
Athena Careers Academy
No Degree from LPN Certificate