Marisela Cavazos
Alice,TX
Summary
Proven LVN with a track record of enhancing patient outcomes through expert wound care and compassionate patient support. At Alice Independent School District, streamlined health services for over 500 students, significantly improving immunization compliance. Skilled in HIPAA compliance and patient charting, demonstrating a commitment to patient privacy and accurate clinical documentation.
Overview
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1
Language
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
LVN Care Navigator
HealthSnap
08.2026 - Current
- Administered patient intake assessments and documented vitals accurately in electronic health records.
- Coordinated care plans with providers to support chronic condition management and follow-up.
- Reconciled medications and updated clinical charts to maintain documentation accuracy.
- Educated patients on treatment plans, preventive care, and self-management techniques.
- Monitored patient concerns and escalated urgent changes to appropriate clinical staff.
- Supported telehealth workflows by preparing patient information and verifying clinical details.
- Maintained compliance with nursing protocols while delivering consistent, compassionate patient care.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Alice Independent School District
08.2021 - Current
- Facilitated early detection of health issues by conducting routine screenings for vision, hearing, scoliosis, among others.
- Monitored ongoing medical conditions such as asthma or diabetes, adjusting care plans accordingly to maintain optimal student wellness levels.
- Administered medication to students as prescribed by physicians to provide necessary treatment and manage health conditions.
- Oversaw health services for school of 515 students and faculty.
- Assessed students'' physical and emotional well-being during daily clinic visits, providing appropriate care or referrals as needed.
- Maintained upkeep on defibrillators, blood pressure monitors and first aid kits to keep resources in working condition for emergencies.
- Managed immunization compliance within the school population to prevent the spread of communicable diseases.
Home Health LVN
Mi Casa Home Health Agency
09.2018 - 08.2021
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Ensured timely administration of prescribed therapies such as IV infusions or injections as part of a comprehensive care plan.
- Maintained patient privacy and confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA regulations and organizational policies at all times.
- Increased patient safety by diligently administering medications, wound care, and other treatments per physician orders.
- Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Performed catheterizations.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
LVN Floor Nurse
Robstown Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
05.2018 - 08.2018
- Reported health status concerns to senior nursing staff and clinicians for review.
- Promoted continuity of care through seamless handovers during shift changes by updating colleagues on pertinent patient information and status updates.
- Collected and documented vital signs to maintain current records of patients' conditions.
- Reduced medication errors through meticulous attention to detail when administering treatments and medications.
- Managed medication cart and dispensed pills, oral therapies and intramuscular injections to patients.
- Administered basic patient care and treatments by dressing wounds, treating bedsores, giving enemas and performing catheterizations.
- Served as a mentor for new nursing staff members by providing guidance on best practices, hospital procedures, and effective teamwork strategies.
- Administered medication such as insulin and monitored patients' responses to detect problems.
- Supported patients in completing activities of daily living such as dressing, grooming and shower assistance.
- Helped patients feel comfortable by adjusting positions and engaging in casual conversation.
- Safeguarded patient privacy and confidentiality by strictly adhering to HIPAA regulations and organizational policies.
- Worked under registered nurses to care for patients and manage basic care.
Home Health LVN
United Home Care
05.2009 - 05.2017
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Ensured timely administration of prescribed therapies such as IV infusions or injections as part of a comprehensive care plan.
- Maintained patient privacy and confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA regulations and organizational policies at all times.
- Assisted patients in managing their daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, grooming, meal preparation, and mobility support.
- Increased patient safety by diligently administering medications, wound care, and other treatments per physician orders.
- Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Performed catheterizations.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Bee County College
Alice, Texas05.1996
High School Diploma -
Alice High School
Alice, TX05.1989
Skills
- Wound Care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA Compliance
- Clinical Documentation
- Catheter Care
- Patient Care
- Infection Control
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
LVN Care Navigator
HealthSnap
08.2026 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Alice Independent School District
08.2021 - Current
Home Health LVN
Mi Casa Home Health Agency
09.2018 - 08.2021
LVN Floor Nurse
Robstown Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
05.2018 - 08.2018
Home Health LVN
United Home Care
05.2009 - 05.2017
Associate of Science - Nursing
Bee County College
High School Diploma -
Alice High School