Velazquez Monica
Donna,TX
Summary
Accomplished Licensed Vocational Nurse leverages critical thinking, analysis and medical knowledge to deliver superior care in high-pressure environments. Collaborates with physicians and multidisciplinary team members, restoring patients' health through nursing and health education processes. Maintains positive attitude in urgent, stressful situation, in the pursue of a flexible part-time employment with weekend and days shift options.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
LVN Med Surg/LVN Telemetry Nurse
Solara Specialty Hospital
McAllen, TX
08.2023 - Current
- Assisted in the admission, discharge and transfer of patients.
- Provided direct patient care by taking vital signs, administering medications and treatments, and providing wound care.
- Monitored patient progress, reported changes to physician and provided education to families regarding medical conditions.
- Maintained accurate medical records for each patient utilizing health record systems.
- Conducted physical assessments of patients on a regular basis.
- Collaborated with other healthcare providers including physicians, nurses and specialists in order to coordinate optimal patient care plans.
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques such as medication administration, nutrition management and disease prevention strategies.
- Ensured compliance with all state laws governing nursing practice standards.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Responded quickly to life threatening situations using appropriate interventions based on established protocols.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss patient progress and plan treatment goals accordingly.
- Ordered lab tests or imaging studies according to physician orders while ensuring accuracy of documentation in the medical record system.
- Administered intravenous fluids or medications when necessary under the direction of a physician or registered nurse.
- Educated patients about preventative measures for healthy living such as exercise routines, dietary guidelines and smoking cessation programs.
- Evaluated effectiveness of treatments by observing responses from patients during therapy sessions or after medication administration periods have elapsed.
- Served as an advocate for individualized patient care by coordinating resources within facility limits while promoting cost effective solutions whenever possible.
Education
Licensed Vocational Nurse Certification - Nursing
Rio Grande Valley College
Pharr, TX06-2023
Skills
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Diabetes Management
- Compassionate Care
- Catheter Care
- Elderly Care
- Samples Collection
- Patient Intake
- Family Communication
- Wound Care
- Physical Assessment
- Health Education
- Emergency Response
- Mental Health Support
- Chronic Disease Management
- Preventive Care
- Medication Administration
- HIPAA Compliance
- Patient Assessments
- Behavioral Assessment
- Educating Families
- Tracking Symptoms
- Staff Direction and Task Delegation
- Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
- Writing Reports
- Documenting Incidents
Timeline
LVN Med Surg/LVN Telemetry Nurse
Solara Specialty Hospital
08.2023 - Current
Licensed Vocational Nurse Certification - Nursing
Rio Grande Valley College
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