Michele Garza
St Anthony's Home Healthcare
Weslaco,TX
2
Languages
17
years of professional experience
Detail-oriented Licensed Vocational Nurse with experience in quality audits, chart review, and regulatory compliance. Strengths include documentation accuracy, clinical judgment, and patient safety. Committed to improving outcomes through careful monitoring, timely escalation, and reliable follow-through.
Work History
Licensed Vocational Nurse
9 Years- Administered medications and monitored responses in accordance with treatment plans.
- Assessed patient conditions and reported changes promptly to support timely care adjustments.
- Performed wound care, dressing changes, and infection-control procedures during home visits.
- Documented assessments, interventions, and progress notes accurately in patient records.
- Coordinated care with registered nurses, physicians, and family members to maintain continuity.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Coordinated with providers, insurance carriers, and patients to secure timely authorization decisions.
- Submitted authorization requests through electronic health record and payer portal systems.
- Tracked pending cases, denials, and approvals to maintain accurate workflow follow-up.
- Supported appeals preparation by compiling denial details and required authorization documentation.
- Conducted quality audits to verify nursing documentation, care plans, and regulatory compliance.
- Conducted root cause analyses to identify factors contributing to adverse events, enabling timely corrective action and reducing future risks.
- Reviewed patient charts for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to quality standards.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
6 Years 10 Months- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Observed vital signs and identified symptoms requiring escalation or further evaluation.
- Supported individualized care plans while maintaining compliance with clinical standards and agency protocols.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medications, mobility, and home safety practices.
- 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.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
6 Years 10 Months- Promoted patient safety through vigilant monitoring of vital signs and reporting any abnormalities to the appropriate healthcare provider promptly.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Facilitated effective communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care during transitions between facilities or levels of care.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Administered medications and monitored responses in accordance with treatment plans.
- Performed wound care, dressing changes, and infection-control procedures during home visits.
- Documented assessments, interventions, and progress notes accurately in patient records.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
9 Months- Advocated for patients'' needs effectively, working closely with healthcare providers to develop and implement appropriate care plans.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Provided excellent wound care management, resulting in faster healing times for patients with complex wounds.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medications, mobility, and home safety practices.
- Observed vital signs and identified symptoms requiring escalation or further evaluation.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Administered medications and monitored responses in accordance with treatment plans.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
Education
Licensed Vocational Nurse - Nursing Education
Skills
Medication administration
Vital signs monitoring
Wound care management
Clinical judgment
Accurate documentation
Home health care
Medical records management
Insurance authorization management
Quality assurance
HIPAA compliance
Medical terminology
Organizational management
Task prioritization
Effective communication
Geriatric care
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
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11.2017 - CurrentRead More
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