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Nataly Luna

Laredo,TX

Summary

Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in inpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Laredo Medical Center
07.2022 - Current
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of medical-surgical nursing.
  • Facilitated timely discharges by proactively addressing potential barriers to transition such as insurance coverage or transportation issues.
  • Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
  • Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
  • Effectively managed acute pain symptoms by administering medications as prescribed while monitoring for potential side effects.
  • Demonstrated flexibility in managing multiple priorities concurrently during high-stress periods while maintaining a calm demeanor.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
  • Implemented fall prevention strategies to minimize patient injuries and promote a safe environment within the medical-surgical unit.

Private Duty LVN Pediatric

Brightstar Healthcare
10.2020 - 08.2023
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
  • Fostered strong relationships with clients and families to support comprehensive social, mental and physical care.
  • Changed out tracheostomies, gastrostomy buttons, and catheters regularly to prevent infection or other problems.
  • Administered prescribed medication and treatment as permitted by state and local regulations in accordance with physician orders.

LVN Floor Nurse

Las Alturas Nursing And Transitional Care
06.2021 - 05.2022
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
  • Collaborated with physicians to develop customized treatment plans based on thorough assessments of patients' medical histories, symptoms, and diagnoses.
  • Maintained accurate records of residents' healthcare treatments and responses.
  • Supported patients in completing activities of daily living such as dressing, grooming and shower assistance.
  • Administered basic patient care and treatments by dressing wounds, treating bedsores, giving enemas and performing catheterizations.
  • Managed medication cart and dispensed pills, oral therapies and intramuscular injections to patients.

Medical Assistant/Vaccine Cordinator

Nuestra Salud Health Clinic
05.2016 - 03.2020
  • Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
  • Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
  • Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.
  • Built strong relationships with patients through effective communication skills that foster trust in the clinic's commitment to quality care.

Print Specialist

OfficeDepot
07.2013 - 08.2019
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors to secure competitive pricing on materials without compromising quality.
  • Distributed updated weekly report of project priorities to team members and management.
  • Established lasting relationships with key clients through effective communication, thorough follow-up, and attention to detail.

Education

Associate of Science - Associate Degree Nursing

Laredo College
Laredo, TX
05.2022

Vocational Nursing

Laredo College
Laredo, TX
08.2020

Skills

  • Infection Control
  • Spanish proficiency
  • Vaccine administration
  • Certified in CPR/AED/BLS
  • Medication Administration
  • Vision screenings

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Laredo Medical Center
07.2022 - Current

LVN Floor Nurse

Las Alturas Nursing And Transitional Care
06.2021 - 05.2022

Private Duty LVN Pediatric

Brightstar Healthcare
10.2020 - 08.2023

Medical Assistant/Vaccine Cordinator

Nuestra Salud Health Clinic
05.2016 - 03.2020

Print Specialist

OfficeDepot
07.2013 - 08.2019

Associate of Science - Associate Degree Nursing

Laredo College

Vocational Nursing

Laredo College

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