Natasha Vela
Edinburg
Summary
Dedicated Private Duty Nurse with extensive experience at Angels Of Care, excelling in medication administration and patient advocacy. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through compassionate care and effective communication. Skilled in vital signs monitoring and chronic disease management, ensuring compliance with healthcare standards while fostering strong relationships with patients and families.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Private Duty Nurse
Angels Of Care
Edinburg, TX
07.2023 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments according to prescribed care plans.
- Monitored patient vital signs, documenting changes and reporting concerns to healthcare team.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during challenging situations.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive patient care.
- Educated patients and families on health management strategies and self-care techniques.
- Maintained accurate patient records, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and standards.
- Implemented infection control protocols to enhance patient safety and well-being.
Private Duty Nurse
PSA Healthcare
McAllen, TX
09.2013 - 07.2023
- Assisted in developing personalized care plans based on individual patient needs and preferences.
- Administered medications accurately and efficiently, ensuring proper dosages and timely treatments.
- Prepared visit notes, updated and summarized client records and conferred with health care disciplines in providing coordinated client care.
- Promoted proper nutrition by preparing balanced meals tailored specifically to individual dietary needs.
- Monitored vital signs regularly to detect and address potential health concerns promptly.
- Scheduled appointments and transported patients to medical facilities using personal transportation.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Administered prescribed medication and treatment as permitted by state and local regulations in accordance with physician orders.
- Assessed patient needs routinely, adjusting care plans as necessary for the best results.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting dignity and independence.
- Documented patient assessment, evaluation and responses to therapy to facilitate therapeutic intervention.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop comprehensive treatment plans for optimal patient outcomes.
Education
Nursing
South Texas College
McAllen, TX08.2013
Skills
- Oxygen administration
- Nebulizer treatments
- Vital signs monitoring
- Direct patient care
- Compassionate care
- Patient education
- Physical assessment
- Medical documentation
- Gastrostomy care
- Ventilator monitoring
- Medication administration
- Patient advocacy
- ADL support
- Tracheostomy care
- Mobility assistance
- Patient needs assessment
- Family education
- Medical records management
- Seizure management
- Chronic disease management
- KanTime software
- Passive range of motion
- Maintaining feeding pumps
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Compassionate and caring
- Basic life support
- Reliability
- Critical thinking
- CPR certification
- Excellent communication
Certification
CPR
Timeline
Private Duty Nurse
Angels Of Care
07.2023 - Current
Private Duty Nurse
PSA Healthcare
09.2013 - 07.2023
Nursing
South Texas College