Nancy Ordaz
El Paso,USA
Work Preference
Summary
Experience Licensed Practical Nurse offering 15-years experience rendering professional home nursing care to assess, develop, implement and evaluate needs of assigned patients. Skillful in educating and advising patients and families on treatment programs. Proven ability to build positive relationships with patients, family members, physicians and other medical professionals. Commended for achieving high levels of patient satisfaction in William Beaumont Army Medical Center.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Private Duty LVN
Angels of Care
03.2017 - 10.2023
- Documented patient assessment, evaluation and responses to therapy to facilitate therapeutic intervention.
- Demonstrated clinical competence in administering ADLs, medications, and treatments in accordance with physician orders, nursing care plan and policies.
- Fostered strong relationships with clients and families to support comprehensive social, mental and physical care.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Participated in service education programs, patient care conferences and staff meetings to advance knowledge and foster multidisciplinary communication.
- Protected patient and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Educated clients and families to support medications, treatments, wellness activities, self-care techniques and prevention strategies.
- Changed out tracheostomies, gastrostomy buttons, and catheters regularly to prevent infection or other problems.
- Delivered comprehensive wound care, ensuring optimal healing and patient comfort.
- Scheduled appointments and transported patients to medical facilities using personal transportation.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Southern Home Care
04.2021 - 10.2021
- Licensed Vocational Field Nurse providing health education and nursing care to patients and patient care givers; assessing and performing wound care; foley catheter placement and care, immunizations, medication administration, medication coordination with patient pharmacy post hospitalization, and notifying physician of changes in patient status and assisting with changes to plan of care.
Private duty nurse
Aveanna Health Care (EPIC)
03.2017 - 12.2019
- Private duty nurse for fragile pediatric patients in a home setting. Duties included: Patient Assessment, medication administration, ADL care, G-tube feedings and care, Vent and Trach Care, wound care, medication and equipment coordination with pharmacy and medical supply, instruction/training on patient care and equipment for family members.
Licensed Vocational Clinical Nurse
Mendoza Family Care Clinic-Pediatric Immunizations
07.2012 - 02.2013
- Licensed Vocational Clinical Nurse educating patient caregivers on childhood vaccinations and disease prevention, administering vaccinations for ages 4wks- 18 years of age, reviewing vaccination records and determining appropriate catch-up schedule.
Licensed Vocational Field Nurse
Tender Care Home Health
04.2010 - 06.2012
- Licensed Vocational Field Nurse empowering patients and patient family members by delivering health education and nursing care that enhances wellness and quality of life; assessing and performing wound care to include: wound vacs, unna boots, layered compression dressings, wound care with graft placement, ostomy, ileostomy and fistula care; foley catheter placement and care, immunizations, medication administration, medication coordination with patient pharmacy post hospitalization, and notifying physician of changes in patient status and assisting with changes to plan of care.
Licensed Practical Nurse
William Beaumont Army Medical Center
, TX
04.2007 - 04.2010
- Licensed Practical Nurse at the Licensed Practical Nurse Course-Instructed and assisted with medical/surgical rotation during Phase II of the 68WM6 course, maintained accountability of supplies for skills labs, as wells as instructed physical education for 50 students.
- NCOIC of the Hematology/Oncology Clinic Responsible for Environment of Care, accountability of supplies and equipment, DMRSHI, and civilian time cards.
- Licensed Practical Nurse on a 41-bed adult medicine/surgical ward with a 36-bed telemetry capability in a 118-bed Army Level III Trauma Medical Center. Performed procedures to include providing patient and family teaching; administering medications; respiratory therapy and wound care, facilitated admissions, discharges and transfers; assists physicians in all aspects of patient’s treatments. Responsible for Environment of Care, accountability of supplies and equipment, DMRSHI, and civilian time cards.
Education
Bachelor's in Business Administration - Finance
University of Texas-Pan American
Edinburg, TX12-2002
Skills
- Gastrostomy care
- Catheter care
- Tracheostomy care
- Ventilator management
- Oxygen therapy
- Seizure management
- Chronic Disease Management
- Patient and Family education
- Wound Care
- Medication administration
- Patient advocacy
- Patient needs assessment
- Nebulizer treatments
- Intravenous therapy
- Clinical documentation
- Appointment Scheduling
- Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Power Point
Accomplishments
- Certified in Chronic Disease Management
- Instructor for the Army Practical Nurse Course WBAMC training 50 LVN students, with a 100% NCLEX pass rate.
- Assist. Ward-master for Medical/Surgical Ward maintaining accountability and maintenance of supplies and equipment in excess of $1,400,000
- Hematology/Oncology Clinic Manager- Received Army Achievement Medal for excellence in Joint Commission Audit.
- Refined unit fire and safety policy for Medical Surgical Unit and Hematology/Oncology Clinic as Fire Warden.
Certification
- LPN/LVN Certification
- BLS Certified
- IV Certification
- Venipuncture and Blood Collection Certification
- EKG Part I and II Certification
LANGUAGES
Spanish
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Southern Home Care
04.2021 - 10.2021
Private Duty LVN
Angels of Care
03.2017 - 10.2023
Private duty nurse
Aveanna Health Care (EPIC)
03.2017 - 12.2019
Licensed Vocational Clinical Nurse
Mendoza Family Care Clinic-Pediatric Immunizations
07.2012 - 02.2013
Licensed Vocational Field Nurse
Tender Care Home Health
04.2010 - 06.2012
Licensed Practical Nurse
William Beaumont Army Medical Center
04.2007 - 04.2010
Bachelor's in Business Administration - Finance
University of Texas-Pan American