Melissa Garza
Naples
Summary
Seeking a part time position that will expand my skills as a Licensed Practical Nurse. Hardworking and punctual individual, eager to learn new skills in different areas of healthcare. Seeking to grow both personally and professionally. Strong people skills and detail-oriented, with a compassionate approach to patient and client interactions. Looking to contribute to a positive work environment and working collaboratively for patient satisfaction and comfort.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Moorings Park Community Health
Naples, FL
01.2021 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal care.
- Assisted in developing individualized care plans based on patient assessments.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to coordinate patient care and improve outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on disease management and health maintenance strategies.
- Mentored junior nursing staff, enhancing team performance and adherence to protocols.
- Implemented infection control measures, reducing the risk of hospital-acquired infections.
- Streamlined documentation processes, improving accuracy and efficiency in patient records.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic testing and procedural support for optimal treatment decisions.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Coordinated with pharmacy staff to ensure accurate medication dispensing, minimizing errors.
- Delivered wound care and managed dressings, preventing infections and promoting healing.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Corner Stone Home Health
Naples, FL
08.2024 - 11.2024
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining accurate documentation of patient data.
- Administered medications to ensure adherence to treatment plans, improving health outcomes.
- Monitored patient reactions to medications and treatments, quickly addressing adverse reactions.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
Education
Nursing
Lorenzo Walker Technical College
Naples, FL05.2021
High School Diploma -
Lorenzo Walker Technical High School
Naples, FL05.2021
Skills
- Wound care
- Clinical documentation
- Compassionate care
- Physical assessment
- Vital signs
- Patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation accuracy
- Medication dispensing
- Immunization administration
- Infection control
- Family communication
- Breathing treatments
- Documenting intake
- Health education
- EMR / EHR
- Emergency response
- ADL assistance
- Preventive care
- Home health care
- Pain management
- Charting and recording
- Tracking symptoms
- Staff direction and task delegation
- Samples collection
- Biomedical hazard disposal
- Licensed practical nurse
- HIPAA protocols
- Educating families
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Attention to detail
- Responsible and dependable
- Clinical judgment
- Patient relationship building
- Transcribing orders
- Verbal and written communication
- Adaptable and flexible
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Corner Stone Home Health
08.2024 - 11.2024
Licensed Practical Nurse
Moorings Park Community Health
01.2021 - Current
Nursing
Lorenzo Walker Technical College
High School Diploma -
Lorenzo Walker Technical High School