Mayra Alfaro
Houston
Summary
Compassionate LVN staff nurse with extensive experience at UTMB Health, skilled in administering medications and educating patients on care plans. Proven ability to supervise staff and respond effectively in emergencies. Strong communicator with expertise in vital signs collection and patient evaluations, dedicated to enhancing patient outcomes and care quality.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
LVN Floor Nurse
UTMB Health Primary & Specialty Care, Alvin
Alvin
04.2018 - 10.2019
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders.
- Assisted with patient admissions and discharges in a fast-paced environment.
- Educated patients and families on health management and care plans.
- Collaborated with nurses and physicians to coordinate patient care.
- Supervised CNAs and other staff delivering care in setting by coaching and supporting.
- Educated patients and families about their diagnosis, medications, treatment plans, home care instructions, diet restrictions.
- Administered medications as prescribed by physician orders.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
Pacient care Assistant
Texas Children Hospital- Acute Care
Houston
05.2017 - 01.2018
- Collected vital signs routinely.
- Documented on the EPIC computer system.
- I participated in all patient care and quality assurance initiatives.
- Adhered to all hospital guidelines and government regulations.
- Obtain glucose readings.
- Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous visit experience.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations following established protocols.
Nanny
The Fulghum Family
11.2004 - 12.2016
- Deliver care for children comfort.
- Provided hygiene for children.
- Transport children to activities and school.
- Provided help with homework.
Patient Care Assistant
Texas Children’s Hospital- oncology and hematolog
Houston
05.2007 - 01.2013
- Collected and documented patient information.
- Participated in the monitoring of patients undergoing chemotherapy.
- Served as an associate on an interdisciplinary committee to facilitate care.
- Provided assistance to the RN in the coordination and completion of the patient care plan.
- Performed the lab test required for chemotherapy.
- Performed lining changes in patient rooms.
- Obtained glucose readings.
- Cancer Center 9WT.
Certified Medical Assistant
Dr. Brickman, Solomon Dermatology
04.2006 - 05.2007
- Obtain insurance information, referrals, and precertification for testing.
- Track patient information and lab data and enter into electronic medical record.
- Prepare patients for their visit.
- Obtain and record patients’ vital signs.
- Maintain exam rooms between patients, stock exam room supplies and equipment.
- Verify patient information, new medications, and allergies.
- Educate patients on their medications.
- Perform preventive maintenance as needed.
Education
License Vocational Nursing - Nursing
College of The Mainland
Texas City, TX12-2017
Associate of Arts - General Studies
San Jacinto College
Houston, TX01.2015
Certificate - Medical Assistant
Remington College
Houston, TX01.2007
Skills
- ADMINISTER MEDICATIONS
- PATIENT EDUCATION
- CLINICAL SUPERVISION
- VITAL SIGNS COLLECTION
- EMERGENCY RESPONSE
- EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION
- COACHING OTHERS
- HIPAA compliance
- Vital signs monitoring
- Biomedical hazard disposal
- Patient evaluations
- Epic software
- Documenting incidents
- Educating families
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Customer service
- Communication skills
- Injection skills
- Immunization skills
- Multi-tasking
- Teamwork
References
Available Upon Request
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Accomplishments
Going the extra mile - GEM Program 2018
Timeline
LVN Floor Nurse
UTMB Health Primary & Specialty Care, Alvin
04.2018 - 10.2019
Pacient care Assistant
Texas Children Hospital- Acute Care
05.2017 - 01.2018
Patient Care Assistant
Texas Children’s Hospital- oncology and hematolog
05.2007 - 01.2013
Certified Medical Assistant
Dr. Brickman, Solomon Dermatology
04.2006 - 05.2007
Nanny
The Fulghum Family
11.2004 - 12.2016
License Vocational Nursing - Nursing
College of The Mainland
Associate of Arts - General Studies
San Jacinto College
Certificate - Medical Assistant
Remington College