I am actively seeking an opportunity to leverage my skills, experiences, and training with a dynamic organization committed to making a significant impact in the world. I am ready to share my knowledge and expertise while also embracing new challenges to further enhance my growth and development.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Vocational Nurse II
Texas Center for Infectious Disease
07.2025 - Current
Promoted patient safety through vigilant monitoring of vital signs and reporting any abnormalities to the appropriate healthcare provider promptly.
Prevented medication errors by meticulously reviewing physician orders and administering medications as prescribed.
Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
Advocated for patient 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.
Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
Strengthened infection control measures by strictly following hand hygiene protocols and utilizing personal protective equipment when necessary.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for optimal patient outcomes.
Safeguarded patient confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA regulations and maintaining secure medical records.
Monitored patient on court order status and documented observations in medical record per policy and protocol.
Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Army Residency Community
05.2025 - Current
Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
Promoted patient safety through vigilant monitoring of vital signs and reporting any abnormalities to the appropriate healthcare provider promptly.
Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Strengthened infection control measures by strictly following hand hygiene protocols and utilizing personal protective equipment when necessary.
Prevented medication errors by meticulously reviewing physician orders and administering medications as prescribed.
Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
Conducted comprehensive assessments of newly admitted patients, identifying individual needs and developing tailored nursing interventions accordingly.
Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
Sr. Administrative Assistant
University Health
05.2015 - 03.2023
Maintain calendars, prepare agendas and schedules to set appointments and/or meetings for management team, and clinical staff.
Screen incoming telephone calls and route to appropriate personnel.
Maintain filing system to keep sensitive information confidential.
Update Staff License/Certifications tracking and submissions to Human Resources.
Notarize Affidavits, legal documents, and medical records. Managed sensitive information with utmost discretion to always maintain confidentiality.
Create, prepare, and track department contracts, for Director’s review and legal processing.
Submit monthly Asset Management reports for Refugee Clinic, and Grant Services.
Process Data Security access requests for new employees.
Coordinate equipment maintenance with IT Team and repairs to maintain office productivity.
Establish professional and collaborative working rapport with company associates, and various vendors.
Increased accuracy of financial records with diligent tracking of expenses, budget management, and invoice processing.
Arranged business travel details for company employees per supervisor requirements.
Review invoices for patient insurance coverage, CPT codes, and payment processing for UT Health San Antonio Billing.
Payroll submission for Refugee Services, and Grant Services employees in UKG (Kronos).
Coordinate employee schedules, PTO/Call-In record tracking.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Licensed Vocational Nursing
St. Philip’s College
San Antonio, TX
08-2024
CNA Certification - undefined
St. Philip’s College
San Antonio, TX
06.2011
High School Diploma - undefined
Rick Hawkins
San Antonio, TX
05.2008
Skills
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft PowerPoint
UKG (Kronos)
MatrixCare
Premier
EPIC
Microsoft Windows
Cisco Unified Communications
PeopleSoft
Timeline
Licensed Vocational Nurse II
Texas Center for Infectious Disease
07.2025 - Current
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Army Residency Community
05.2025 - Current
Sr. Administrative Assistant
University Health
05.2015 - 03.2023
CNA Certification - undefined
St. Philip’s College
High School Diploma - undefined
Rick Hawkins
Associate of Applied Science - Licensed Vocational Nursing
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner at Texas Premier Infectious Disease ConsultantsAcute Care Nurse Practitioner at Texas Premier Infectious Disease Consultants
Research Fellow,TASKPEN Trial Clinical Lead at Center for Infectious Disease Research in ZambiaResearch Fellow,TASKPEN Trial Clinical Lead at Center for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia