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Maribel Mercado

Brownsville,TX

Summary

Dedicated Home Health LVN with extensive experience at Gold Star Care Home Health Care, specializing in quality assurance and regulatory compliance. Proven ability in clinical documentation and compassionate patient care, fostering independence and dignity. Skilled in developing care plans and educating families, ensuring optimal health outcomes and adherence to HIPAA protocols.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Home Health LVN

Gold Star Care Home Health Care
04.2021 - Current

* QA /PI nurse for programs PHC , CAS, MCOs like Superior , United , TMJP . Audit authorizations and case from start to finish make sure all regulations were completed

* Audit all employee charts that consisted EMR, criminal history, , sex predator was ran before hire for licensed and unlicensed employees.

Developed comprehensive policies and procedures for home health, PHC PAS, and veterans health programs.

* Perform home visits as needed for home health and supervisor visits for primary home

Care.

* Trained employees for HJA certification training.

* Audit home health assessments for RN start of

Care , recertifications, Discharges

Home Health LVN

Texas Nurse Care
01.2019 - 04.2026
  • Oversaw administration of medications and treatments according to prescribed care plans.
  • Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team promptly.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement effective care strategies.
  • Educated patients and families on health management, fostering understanding of treatment protocols.

Education

LVN - Nursing Education

Valley Grande Manor
Weslaco, TX
04.2021

Nursing

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX
06.2020

Skills

  • Home safety evaluation
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Catheter care
  • Clinical documentation
  • Care plan development
  • Ethical practice
  • Family education
  • Cultural history
  • Accountability
  • Confidentiality
  • Direct patient care
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Clinical judgment
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Compassionate care
  • Documentation accuracy
  • Physical assessment
  • Documenting intake
  • Patient relationship building
  • Patient assessments
  • Family communication
  • Infection control
  • Preventive care
  • Care planning
  • Patient management
  • Patient intake
  • Quality assurance
  • Patient evaluations
  • Health education
  • Home health care
  • HIPAA protocols
  • Charting and recording
  • Vital signs
  • Regulatory requirements

Timeline

Home Health LVN

Gold Star Care Home Health Care
04.2021 - Current

Home Health LVN

Texas Nurse Care
01.2019 - 04.2026

LVN - Nursing Education

Valley Grande Manor

Nursing

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley