Omar Valenzuela
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Dedicated LVN with expertise in compassionate patient care and quality improvement. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction and deliver individualized nursing care in fast-paced clinical environments.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
LVN Floor Nurse
Prisma Health Upstate
Greenville, SC
06.2021 - 02.2026
- Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs for optimal care delivery.
- Educated patients and families on health management, treatments, and medication adherence.
- Assisted in wound care procedures, ensuring compliance with infection control protocols.
- Documented patient progress accurately in electronic health records for continuity of care.
- Examined and treated patients' injuries and pressure wounds to promote healing.
- Delivered treatments and direct nursing care according to physicians' orders in clinical environment.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Administered basic patient care and treatments by dressing wounds, treating bedsores, giving enemas and performing catheterizations.
- Administered medication such as insulin and monitored patients' responses to detect problems.
- Established compassionate environment by providing psychological, emotional and spiritual support to patients and families.
LVN Floor Nurse
Easley Place
Easley, SC
02.2019 - 05.2021
- Trained new staff on nursing protocols, enhancing team performance and efficiency.
- Streamlined patient intake processes, reducing wait times and improving satisfaction scores.
- Led quality improvement initiatives that enhanced patient safety and reduced adverse events.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and maintain licensure requirements.
- Contributed to a safe working environment by following infection control protocols and accurately reporting incidents or concerns.
- Collected and documented vital signs to maintain current records of patients' conditions.
- Maintained accurate records of residents' healthcare treatments and responses.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores by consistently delivering compassionate, high-quality care tailored to individual needs.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
Home Health LVN
Brit-Tex
San Antonio, TX
11.2014 - 01.2018
- Administered medication and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team.
- Developed and maintained comprehensive patient care plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.
- Provided education to patients and families regarding health management and treatment plans.
- Ensured compliance with state regulations and company policies in patient care delivery.
- Assisted patients in managing their daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, grooming, meal preparation, and mobility support.
- Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Streamlined daily operations within the home healthcare setting by effectively prioritizing tasks and managing time efficiently.
- Ensured timely administration of prescribed therapies such as IV infusions or injections as part of a comprehensive care plan.
- Helped patients achieve higher standards of living through effective ADL coaching and assistance.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
LVN Floor Nurse
US Army
Ft. Gordon, GA
03.2007 - 03.2011
- Collaborated with physicians to develop customized treatment plans based on thorough assessments of patients'' medical histories, symptoms, and diagnoses.
- Enhanced patient care by implementing individualized nursing plans and effectively collaborating with interdisciplinary team members.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families, fostering trust and open communication during difficult times.
- Acted as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers to facilitate open communication and ensure all parties were informed of critical care decisions.
Education
High School Diploma -
Holy Cross High School
San Antonio, TXLPN/LVN - Nursing
US Army
Ft. Sam Houston, TX11-2008
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Compassionate care
- Catheter care
- Quality improvement
- Geriatric care
- Tracheostomy care
- Feeding tube management
- Postoperative care
- Direct patient care
- Clinical judgment
- Clinical documentation
- Physical assessment
- Wound care
- End-of-life care
- Pain management
- Immunization administration
- Medication dispensing
- ADL assistance
- Inpatient care
- Emergency response
- Texas licensed practical nurse
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Dementia knowledge and care
- Multitasking Abilities
Timeline
LVN Floor Nurse
Prisma Health Upstate
06.2021 - 02.2026
LVN Floor Nurse
Easley Place
02.2019 - 05.2021
Home Health LVN
Brit-Tex
11.2014 - 01.2018
LVN Floor Nurse
US Army
03.2007 - 03.2011
High School Diploma -
Holy Cross High School
LPN/LVN - Nursing
US Army
70+ Daisy Award Nomination
nominated for 70+ Daisy awards over a 5 year time frame while on a Surgical Unit.