Marlen Ayala
Connect Pediatrics
Clifton,TX
1
Language
17
years of professional experience
Accomplished LPN with expertise in pediatric care at Connect Pediatrics, excelling in medication administration and compassionate family communication. Enhanced patient outcomes through strategic care plans and staff training. Proven ability to lead teams, optimize workflows, and implement infection control measures, achieving a 20% improvement in compliance. Strong clinical judgment and adaptable problem-solving skills.
Work History
LPN, Private Duty
11 Months- Administered medications and treatments following individualized care plans for pediatric patients.
- Monitored vital signs, documenting changes to ensure optimal patient health outcomes.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop and implement comprehensive care strategies.
- Educated families on care techniques, promoting adherence to treatment plans and improving patient wellbeing.
LVN Charge Nurse
3 Years- Supervised nursing staff to ensure adherence to care plans and quality standards.
- Coordinated patient care activities, optimizing workflow and resource allocation.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions for timely interventions.
- Developed and implemented training programs for new nursing staff, enhancing team competency.
LVN Floor Nurse
4 Years 4 Months- Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs to ensure optimal care.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management, medication adherence, and post-discharge instructions.
- Assisted in coordinating patient admissions, transfers, and discharges for efficient workflow.
LVN Floor Nurse
5 Years 10 Months- Conducted regular assessments to identify changes in patient conditions and report findings promptly.
- Trained new nursing staff on protocols, procedures, and best practices to enhance team performance.
- Implemented infection control measures to maintain a safe environment for patients and staff.
- Led initiatives to streamline documentation processes, improving accuracy and compliance with regulations.
LVN Floor Nurse
1 Year 1 Month- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and maintain licensure requirements.
- Contributed to a safe working environment by following infection control protocols and accurately reporting incidents or concerns.
- Collected and documented vital signs to maintain current records of patients' conditions.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop customized treatment plans based on thorough assessments of patients'' medical histories, symptoms, and diagnoses.
Education
Vocational License
Medical Coding
Skills
Medication administration
Direct patient care
Vital signs monitoring
HIPAA compliance
Wound care
Compassionate care
Geriatric care
Vital signs
Clinical judgment
Patient care
Patient assessments
Medication dispensing
Immunization administration
Infection control
Family communication
Catheter care
Documenting intake
Breathing treatments
Health education
Patient evaluations
Emergency response
Patient relationship building
Patient triaging
ADL assistance
Patient intake
Preventive care
Caregiving skills
Transcribing orders
Palliative care
Staff supervision
Pulse oximetry tracking
Patient management
Behavioral assessment
Rehabilitation techniques
Inpatient care
Chronic disease management
Mental health support
Medical records management
Outpatient care
Maintaining nutrition
Pediatric care
Indirect patient care
Home health care
Regulatory requirements
Verbal and written communication
Medication reconciliation
End-of-life care
Pain management
Preoperative care
Patient safety protocols
Anatomy
Biomedical hazard disposal
Counting narcotics
HIPAA protocols
Multi-tasking and prioritization
Clinical documentation
Physical assessment
Documentation accuracy
Diabetes management
Healthcare software proficiency
Caring for wounds
Cultural competence
Psychotropic medications
Documenting incidents
Tracking symptoms
Samples collection
Licensed practical nurse
Tuberculosis testing
State licensed practical nurse
Medical records security
Educating families
Staff direction and task delegation
Patient support
Specimen collection
Intravenous medications
Adaptable and flexible
Strong clinical judgment
CPR/AED
Dementia knowledge and care
Responsible and dependable
Patient education
Attention to detail
Patient charting
Critical thinking
Certified in CPR/AED
Charting and recording
Empathetic and compassionate
EKG administration
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
LPN, Private Duty
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08.2025 - CurrentRead More
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Hill Community College
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McLennan Community College
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