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Mireya Gaitan

Mireya Gaitan

Licensed Vocational Nurse
Jacksonville,TX

Summary

Dependable healthcare team member with sound judgment, excellent clinical abilities, smooth bedside manner and 2 year’s experience in the clinical setting. Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language

Work History

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Family First
Jacksonville, TX
08.2021 - Current
  • Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
  • Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
  • Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising physician.
  • Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
  • Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
  • Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
  • Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
  • Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
  • Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
  • Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods.
  • Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.

Medical Receptionist

UT Health East Texas
Jacksonville, TX
02.2019 - 12.2020
  • Coordinated patient scheduling, check-in, check-out and payments for billing.
  • Completed patient referrals to other medical specialists.
  • Helped patients complete necessary medical forms and documentation.
  • Adhered to strict HIPAA guidelines to protect patient privacy.
  • Interpreted conversations simultaneously to help both parties conduct business, handle medical needs or manage personal concerns.

Education

Nursing

University of Texas At Tyler
Tyler, TX
06.2023 - Current

Certificate - Practical Nursing

Tyler Junior College
Tyler, TX
01.2021 - 12.2021

High School Diploma -

Jacksonville High School
Jacksonville, TX
08.2012 - 06.2016

Skills

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Timeline

Nursing

University of Texas At Tyler
06.2023 - Current

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Family First
08.2021 - Current

Certificate - Practical Nursing

Tyler Junior College
01.2021 - 12.2021

Medical Receptionist

UT Health East Texas
02.2019 - 12.2020

High School Diploma -

Jacksonville High School
08.2012 - 06.2016

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