Melissa Gonzalez
Houston,TX
Summary
Bilingual LVN with over 20 years of experience in patient education and care. Proven ability to multitask in fast-paced environments while ensuring compliance with safety standards. Dedicated to improving patient satisfaction through effective communication and individualized care plans.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LVN III
Kelsey-Seybold
09.2004 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders to ensure patient safety.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team for timely intervention.
- Assisted in developing patient care plans, enhancing individualized treatment approaches.
- Educated patients and families on health management strategies, improving compliance with care protocols.
- Mentored junior nursing staff, fostering skill development and knowledge sharing within the unit.
- Implemented infection control measures, contributing to improved patient safety standards.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Prevented medication errors by meticulously reviewing physician orders and administering medications as prescribed.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Streamlined patient flow in a busy clinic setting, ensuring timely access to care for all patients.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Education
Bachelor in Legal Studies - Legal Studies
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA03-2021
LVN - LVN
Memorial Hermann School Vocational Nursing
Houston, TX12-2002
Associate of Science - Science
Houston Community College
Houston, TX05-2002
Skills
- Medication administration
- HIPAA compliance
- Vital signs monitoring
- Multitasking and various department specialties
- Bilingual Spanish
- Phone triage and assessment
Certification
CPR BLS
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
LVN III
Kelsey-Seybold
09.2004 - Current
Bachelor in Legal Studies - Legal Studies
Liberty University
LVN - LVN
Memorial Hermann School Vocational Nursing
Associate of Science - Science
Houston Community College