Miguel Palacios
Huntington Beach,CA
Summary
Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) with 15+ years of experience providing patient care under Registered Nurses and physician supervision in military and hospital settings. Skilled in medication administration, minor procedures, care planning, diagnostic testing, emergency response, and patient education. Strong knowledge of first aid, infection control, control procedures, protocol compliance, and patient flow coordination. Bilingual English/Spanish with proven leadership and team collaboration abilities.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse (Health Care NCO)
US Army
Dublin, CA
01.2010 - 01.2026
- Provided nursing care within scope of practice under physician and Registered Nurse supervision following established protocols.
- Assessed and monitored patients; reported abnormal findings and assisted with disposition planning.
- Administered oral, IM, IV, topical, and inhaled medications per physician orders.
- Performed venipuncture, finger sticks, urine testing, EKGs, vision screenings, and routine diagnostics.
- Assisted with minor surgical procedures, intubations, biopsies, and surgical preps.
- Initiated emergency procedures including CPR and Code Blue response.
- Maintained sterile technique; cleaned and sterilized instruments and monitored oxygen/gas supplies.
- Maintained medical records and record keeping, documented assessments.
- Controlled administrative/clerical and medical records procedures, and provided self care education in compliance with HIPAA.
- Licensed Practical Nurse
Licensed Practical Nurse
Scott & White Hospital
Temple, TX
07.2009 - 12.2010
- Assisted in stabilization and treatment of trauma and critically ill patients.
- Administered IV fluids, antibiotics, and respiratory treatments and shipped specimens to laboratory.
- Monitored cardiac and vital sign monitors during and after procedures.
- Performed surgical preps and assisted with orthopedic and diagnostic procedures.
- Collected and transported lab specimens while maintaining infection control standards.
- Executed treatments including catheterization, bladder irrigation, suctioning, dressings, and suture removal while adhering to clinical practice standards.
- Coordinated patient flow and directed ancillary personnel to support efficient clinic operations.
- Analyzed patient data for strategic planning purposes and ensured proper weight and lifting techniques were followed in patient handling.
- Developed and contributed to special projects aimed at improving patient care.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse Program -
Walter Reed Medical Center
Washington, DCAssociate Degree - Fire Science
Las Positas College
Livermore, CASkills
- Medication Administration
- Venipuncture & Specimen Collection
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Urinary Catheterization & Irrigation
- Wound Care & Dressings
- EKGs
- Surgical Prep & Minor Procedure Assistance
- Infection Control & Aseptic Technique
- CPR/BLS & Code Blue Response
- Inhalation Therapy
- EHR Documentation
- Patient Education
- Equipment Sterilization & Maintenance
- Patient Flow Coordination
- Administrative & Clerical Support
Certification
- Licensed Vocational Nurse (Current)
- Emergency Medical Technician (Current)
- CPR / Basic Life Support (Current)
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse (Health Care NCO)
US Army
01.2010 - 01.2026
Licensed Practical Nurse
Scott & White Hospital
07.2009 - 12.2010
Associate Degree - Fire Science
Las Positas College
Licensed Practical Nurse Program -
Walter Reed Medical Center