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RemoteHybridLocation: Kemp, TX, USDallas, TX
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Maricela Renteria
Kemp,TX
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Summary
Dedicated LVN with over 9 years of experience in medication administration, chronic disease management, and vital signs monitoring. Proven ability to educate patients and collaborate with healthcare teams to promote optimal health outcomes.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LVN
UT Health East Texas Physicians
Gun Barrel City, Texas
06.2014 - 08.2025
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed, ensuring patient safety and adherence to protocols.
- Monitored patient vital signs, documenting changes and reporting concerns to healthcare team promptly.
- Educated patients and families on health management, promoting understanding of treatment plans and self-care strategies.
- Prevented medication errors by meticulously reviewing physician orders and administering medications as prescribed.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Assisted physicians during examinations and procedures, ensuring safe practices were maintained throughout each encounter.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Safeguarded patient confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA regulations and maintaining secure medical records.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Reviewed and evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
LVN
Texas Department Of Criminal Justice
Tennessee Colony, TX
08.2021 - 11.2021
- Implemented best practices for infection control, contributing to a safer healthcare environment for patients and staff.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Advocated for patients'' needs effectively, working closely with healthcare providers to develop and implement appropriate care plans.
- Streamlined patient flow in a busy clinic setting, ensuring timely access to care for all patients.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Prevented medication errors by meticulously reviewing physician orders and administering medications as prescribed.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Safeguarded patient confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA regulations and maintaining secure medical records.
LVN
Kaiser Permanente
Los Angeles, CA
02.1996 - 08.2012
- Promoted patient safety through vigilant monitoring of vital signs and reporting any abnormalities to the appropriate healthcare provider promptly.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Strengthened infection control measures by strictly following hand hygiene protocols and utilizing personal protective equipment when necessary.
- Educated family members on proper caregiving techniques, alleviating stressors associated with caring for loved ones at home.
- Provided excellent wound care management, resulting in faster healing times for patients with complex wounds.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Assisted physicians during examinations and procedures, ensuring safe practices were maintained throughout each encounter.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Prevented medication errors by meticulously reviewing physician orders and administering medications as prescribed.
Education
Diploma - Nursing
Concorde Career College
San Bernardino, CA04.2006
Skills
- Medication administration
- HIPAA compliance
- Vital signs monitoring
- Catheter care
- Patient education
- Intravenous therapy and blood withdrawal certification
- Chronic disease management
- EMR / EHR
- Medication dispensing
- Breathing treatments
- Wound care
- Immunization administration
Accomplishments
- Played a key role in opening a migraine clinic by coordinating administrative setup, collaborated with a neurologist to establish workflows, manage patient onboarding systems, and ensure efficient day-to-day operations.
- Acted as primary nurse for pediatric immunizations, administering vaccines, vaccine inventory, and training staff on proper protocols, documentation, and safety procedures.
Certification
- Licensed Vocational Nurse - California
- License Vocational Nurse- Compact License
- BLS Certified
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
LVN
Texas Department Of Criminal Justice
08.2021 - 11.2021
LVN
UT Health East Texas Physicians
06.2014 - 08.2025
LVN
Kaiser Permanente
02.1996 - 08.2012
Diploma - Nursing
Concorde Career College