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
Pulse oximetry tracking
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