Monica Ovalle, LVN
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Detail-oriented Licensed Practical Nurse with experience in mental status assessment and de-escalation techniques. Proven ability to maintain documentation accuracy and provide effective patient education. Ready to enhance patient care and safety in dynamic healthcare environments.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Oceans Behavioral Hospital
midland , TX
04.2022 - 02.2025
- administered prescribed psychotropic and routine medications in a behavioral health setting.
- Provides supportive, age-appropriate communication and culturally acceptable interventions and documents special needs
- Communicated effectively with families regarding patient's progress.
- Maintained detailed records of sessions including progress notes, daily logs, incident reports and program updates.
- Monitored vital signs, glucose levels, and other medical test results.
- Assisted nursing staff with admissions, discharges and relocation of patients.
- maintained controlled substance counts and ensured proper medication storage.
- followed de-escalation techniques and safety procedures in high-risk situations.
- observed and reported medication refusals, side effects, and behavioral changes.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Fort Duncan Regional Medical Center
Eagle Pass, Texas
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Maintained a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
- assisted with patient admissions, discharges and transfers.
- Efficiently monitored and documented vital signs in a high-volume clinical environment.
- collaborated with RNs, physicians, and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care.
- provided patient and family education on medications, treatments, and discharge instructions.
- safely prepared and administered medications as ordered by healthcare providers.
Education
Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
San Antonio, TX10-2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Southwest Texas Junior College
Eagle Pass, TXSkills
- Medication administration (oral, IM, subcutaneous) and emergency psychotropics
- Mental status assessment and behavioral observation
- Crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques
- Vital signs monitoring and patient assessment
- Documentation accuracy and HIPAA compliance
- Collaborative patient care and unit workflow
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- Basic Life Support
02/2028
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Oceans Behavioral Hospital
04.2022 - 02.2025
Licensed Practical Nurse
Fort Duncan Regional Medical Center
01.2022 - 04.2022
Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
Associate of Science - Nursing
Southwest Texas Junior College