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OSCAR J. LOZANO

San Antonio,TX

Summary

15+ years experience as a Licensed Vocational Nurse, fluent in Spanish. Possess leadership and supervisory skills, including being a team player. Willing to take on challenging roles utilizing strong interpersonal, communication, critical thinking skills and considerable experience in a culturally diverse environment. Practical Nurse, Texas Licensure #187273. EMR proficient in PCC & Matrix.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Private Duty Pediatric Vocational Nurse

Aveanna Heathcare (210) 377-3742
4502 Centerview Ste 150, San Antonio, TX
06.2022 - Current
  • Cultivated rapport with patients and caregivers, utilizing proactive communication with parents and children. Provided bedside care and treatment for patients.
  • Identified common pediatric and adolescent illnesses to plan and implement interventions and management. Educated family members and caregivers.

Charge Licensed Vocational Nurse

Asbury Care Center (210) 828-0606
8223 Broadway, San Antonio, TX
12.2021 - 08.2022
  • Managed staff consisting of nursing assistants, kitchen & office personnel
  • Applying best practices, documented medications, treatments, physicians orders, procedures & admissions in accordance with HIPAA.
  • Supported patients with ADL’s, incontinent care, breathing treatments, ulcer prevention & care, oxygenation, cardiac care, trach, nasogastric (NG) tube & G-tube care.

Charge Licensed Vocational Nurse

Silver Creek Manor (210) 523-2455
San Antonio, TX
05.2021 - 12.2021
  • Provided care for paraplegic, contracted, AKA, BKA, ORIF, dialysis & Traumatic Brain Injury patients
  • Transferred disabled patients by means of Hoyer lift, Gait Belt, Transfer Board & sling
  • Performed care on patients with G-tubes/NG tubes, catheters, wound vacs, central lines, wound care, IV infusions, dressing changes, ostomy care, hospice, LTAC, acute & long-term breathing problems, blood sugar, cardiac care & mental health issues
  • Directed, trained, educated & oriented new staff, families and residents as needed.

LVN Charge Nurse

San Antonio Residence & Rehab (210) 341-6121
San Antonio, TX
10.2020 - 02.2021
  • Rendered care for trach/vent, quadriplegic, contracted & dialysis patients
  • Charted in a professional & appropriate manner which timely, accurately & thoroughly reflected the care provided, as well as the patient’s response to the care, including follow up.

LVN

McCullough Hall Nursing Center
, SA
07.2020 - 09.2020
  • Skilled nursing for Covid 19 Hall, long term, short-term & rehab patients
  • Ensure proper medication management, vital sign assessment & continuity of care.

Program Coordinator

DABS Inc
San Rafael, CA
12.2019 - 03.2020
  • Supported caseload of ten developmentally disabled adults, to achieve a dignified & thriving life
  • Managed & supervised Personal Attendant Staff, imparted counseling, reviewed shift notes.

Medical Case Manager

Ritter Center
San Rafael, CA
06.2017 - 06.2019

Unit Coordinator

Lawrence General Hospital
Lawrence, MA
12.2015 - 09.2016
  • Screened visitors & phone calls
  • Managed charts
  • Processed medical orders & consultations
  • Utilized EMR for accurate Bed Flow & updated patient cardiac monitoring system.

Sonterra Health Center, LVN
, SA
01.2012 - 08.2012
  • Oversaw healthcare of 20-30+ patients, utilized support staff to manage patient needs
  • Maintained detailed, systematic documentation on patient health, staffing needs, narcotics, incidents, treatments, doctors’ orders, diets, vital signs, admissions, discharges, transfers, emergencies, & deaths
  • Supported disabled patients with ADL’s, incontinent care, breathing treatments, ulcer prevention & care, oxygenation, cardiac care, nasogastric (NG) tube & G-tube care.

LVN

Morningside Ministries Hospice Care
, SA
11.2008 - 08.2011
  • Devoted care for 20-30 patients
  • Determined staffing assignments for 2-6 CNAs
  • Prepared, administered, reordered, & accounted for medications & narcotics as required.

Education

Associate of Nursing -

Long Beach City College
2001

Skills

  • Patient Data Management Systems
  • Tracheostomy Care
  • Wound Dressing
  • Nursing Staff Supervision
  • Pediatric Nursing
  • Gastrostomy Tube Care
  • Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
  • HIPAA and Confidentiality Compliance

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Private Duty Pediatric Vocational Nurse

Aveanna Heathcare (210) 377-3742
06.2022 - Current

Charge Licensed Vocational Nurse

Asbury Care Center (210) 828-0606
12.2021 - 08.2022

Charge Licensed Vocational Nurse

Silver Creek Manor (210) 523-2455
05.2021 - 12.2021

LVN Charge Nurse

San Antonio Residence & Rehab (210) 341-6121
10.2020 - 02.2021

LVN

McCullough Hall Nursing Center
07.2020 - 09.2020

Program Coordinator

DABS Inc
12.2019 - 03.2020

Medical Case Manager

Ritter Center
06.2017 - 06.2019

Unit Coordinator

Lawrence General Hospital
12.2015 - 09.2016

Sonterra Health Center, LVN
01.2012 - 08.2012

LVN

Morningside Ministries Hospice Care
11.2008 - 08.2011

Associate of Nursing -

Long Beach City College

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