Monica Velazquez
Weslaco,TX
Summary
Healthcare professional with extensive experience in high-stress environments, looking to transition into new field. Developed critical skills in patient care and crisis management within correctional facility. Adept at maintaining safety, administering medical treatments, and fostering supportive atmosphere, ready to contribute these skills to new challenge.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Nurse
Hidalgo County Sheriff's Detention Facility
04.2024 - 03.2025
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Performed mental health evaluations when warranted and recommended patients to therapists.
- Improved medical record accuracy through diligent documentation of inmate health assessments, interventions, and outcomes.
Med Surg LVN
Solera Specilty Hospital
08.2023 - 03.2024
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Promoted a positive work environment among nursing staff through collaboration, open communication, and support.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
Education
Nursing
Rio Grande Valley College
Pharr, TX07-2023
High School Diploma -
Weslaco East High School
Weslaco, TX05-2017
Skills
- Clinical judgment
- Compassionate care
- Preventive care
- Medication administration
- Health promotion
- Suicide prevention
- Behavioral management
- De-escalation techniques
- Physical assessments
- Restraint application
- Prison protocols
- Detoxification support/ Substance abuse treatment
- Teamwork and collaboration
Timeline
Correctional Nurse
Hidalgo County Sheriff's Detention Facility
04.2024 - 03.2025
Med Surg LVN
Solera Specilty Hospital
08.2023 - 03.2024
Nursing
Rio Grande Valley College
High School Diploma -
Weslaco East High School
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