Maribel Balboa
Raymondville,TX
Summary
Licensed Vocational Nurse offering 2 + years experience in triaging patients, capturing information and completing basic procedures such as wound care. Excellent communication, prioritization and multitasking abilities with sound judgment and compassionate nature. Background in adult medicine and pediatrics, in clinic and hospital setting environments.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Driscoll Children’s Hospital
01.2025 - Current
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide optimal patient care.
- Helped young patients feel comfortable with procedures
Licensed Vocational Nurse
MTC Medical
12.2022 - 01.2025
- Conduct evaluation of patient responses to care, monitor symptoms daily, document changes in condition, and provide treatment in alignment with care protocols
- Collect samples, prepare residents for treatments, educate patients on care plans
- Prepared patients for examination or treatment, providing explanations and education of procedures and medications
- Coordinated with a dynamic healthcare team to provide quality treatment to walk-in patients, including physicals, assessments, and symptom monitoring
- Administered medicine under doctor’s guidance, educated patients on wound care, treatments, and medications, and input data into the EHR system
- Follows physician orders as assigned for patients
- Assessed patient needs in response to medications
- Maintained respectful relationships with patients, with focus always on improving their quality of life
- Measured and recorded vital statistics, such as blood pressure and respiration
- Conducted thorough health assessments, evaluated patient responses, and communicated effectively with interdisciplinary team members
- Provided compassionate and high-quality patient care while ensuring compliance with all medical protocols and procedures
- Administered medications, treatments, and procedures as directed by healthcare providers in a fast-paced clinical setting
- Provided care for patients acute and chronic wounds by changing dressings and applying medicated compounds
- Address emergent needs of patients and administer appropriate care
Education
Certificate of Vocational Nursing - Nursing
South Texas College
Weslaco , TX07-2022
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Multi -Tasking and Prioritization
- Time Management
- First Aid and CPR
- Critical Thinking
- Nursing Intervention Evaluations
- Wound Care
- Patient Charting
- Patient assessments
- Responsible and Dependable
- Samples Collection
Certification
Licensed Vocational Nurse TBON License # 1097698 / Issue date: 12/03/2022, Expiration date: 06/30/2026 December 2022
CPR & AED Certification Current Expires: 01/2025
Languages
Spanish
Upper intermediate (B2)
English
Upper intermediate (B2)
Timeline
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Driscoll Children’s Hospital
01.2025 - Current
Licensed Vocational Nurse
MTC Medical
12.2022 - 01.2025
Certificate of Vocational Nursing - Nursing
South Texas College
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