Paloma Sanchez
Del Rio,TX
Summary
Seasoned Public Health Nurse from Texas Department of State Health Services, adept in patient engagement and bilingual communication. Excelled in immunization administration and data management, significantly enhancing community health outcomes. Demonstrates a strong blend of clinical expertise and compassionate patient counseling, contributing to improved health awareness and practices.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Public Health Nurse
Texas Department of State Health Services
Del Rio, TX
10.2023 - Current
- Provided public health nursing care to clients in their homes and in the community.
- Conducted assessments of client's physical, mental, emotional and social health needs.
- Developed individualized plans of care for clients based on assessment findings.
- Educated clients about preventive health measures, including nutrition, exercise and disease prevention.
- Monitored immunization records and provided vaccinations as needed.
- Participated in community outreach activities to promote public health awareness among target populations.
- Collaborated with local agencies to develop strategies for addressing public health issues within the community.
- Performed data collection and analysis related to public health initiatives.
- Counseled patients on lifestyle changes that can improve overall health outcomes.
- Identified potential environmental hazards in communities that may adversely affect public health.
- Investigated outbreaks of communicable diseases such as influenza or tuberculosis.
- Conducted home visits to ensure compliance with treatment regimens.
- Maintained accurate records of patient encounters according to HIPAA guidelines.
- Attended continuing education programs related to public health topics.
- Provided patients with vaccinations with consideration for dosage requirements, contraindications and possible side effects.
- Promoted healthy habits and practices in outreach materials and presentations.
- Initiated programs to address health needs of families with emphasis on women and children.
- Answered phone calls, emails, letters and faxes and efficiently provided accurate information and responses.
RN Field Nurse
Superior Home Health
Del Rio, TX
04.2023 - 07.2023
- Administered medications, tracked dosages, and documented patient conditions.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Assessed patient health and developed individualized care plans accordingly.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
- Educated patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment options.
- Performed physical examinations and assessments of patients' medical histories.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, respiration rate, pulse rate and weight.
- Collaborated with physicians in developing patient-specific treatment plans.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Counseled patients on lifestyle changes that could improve their overall health outcomes.
- Advised family members on the best course of action for their loved ones' healthcare needs.
- Worked closely with other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
- Carried out physician orders regarding tests or medication administration accurately and safely.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care outcomes.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and health maintenance.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
Licensed Vocational Nurse III
Texas Department of State Health Services
Del Rio, TX
01.2022 - 04.2023
- Attends work on a regular basis and may be required to work a specific shift schedule or, at times, even a rotating schedule, extended shift and/or overtime in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned
- Provides advanced, technical nursing care under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN) Charge Nurse
- Performs all duties in a manner appropriate to the age of the patient
- Records and reports all observed signs, symptoms, reactions, treatments, and changes in the patient's condition to the RN
- Follows policies and procedures in reporting medication errors
- Administers medications to patients, orally or by injection, including intra-venous medications and treatments
- Documents care and observations in the clinical record
- Accurately transcribes and notes physician orders
- Participates with Multi-Disciplinary Care team
- Assists with admitting, discharging, and transferring patients
- Takes action to ensure patients safety and to maintain a safe environment
- Participates in team conferences, development of plan of care, and shift reports
- Assists with orientation of new employees
- Interacts with patients and participates with them in diversional activities
- Actively participates on nursing and hospital committees
- Assumes responsibility for own continuing education
LVN
ResCare Community Living
Del Rio, TX
02.2021 - 05.2021
- Providing 1:1 care for client following client's plan of care at all times while maintaining client's dignity and independence
- Monitoring client's vital statistics and reporting abnormal findings to the Case Manager and Physician
- Administering medications, feedings, oxygen, ostomy care as needed per client's plan of care and providing assessments of results
- Ensuring infection control policies are maintained at all times, reporting possible communicable diseases or infections and ensuring the overall implementation and practice of infection control procedures are implemented
- Accurately documenting nursing actions of all care given and communication with family, case manager, and physicians as well as documenting the progress and outcomes for established goals and informing physician, case manager, and families of changes in client's medical condition and needs
- Coordinating or ordering supplies, medications, and feedings as needed to insure adequate amounts are on hand at all times
- Ensuring all patient needs are being met in accordance with the instructions of the physician
- Monitoring incidents involving individuals, ensuring incident reports are completed timely, accurately, and informing case managers, and examining the individual following the incident
- Ensuring all medical equipment is maintained and reporting faulty equipment to DME for repair
Medical Assistant
United Medical Center
Del Rio, TX
09.2015 - 05.2019
- Maintaining patient records
- Preparing patients and rooms for examination
- Assisting physicians with exams
- Screening patients, by taking their vitals, weight, height, temperature, blood pressure, Glucose checks
- Crossed trained in pediatrics, geriatrics, and podiatry
- Collecting and preparing laboratory specimens
- Wound care, bandage dressing
- Making referrals and getting authorizations from insurance company's
- Knowledge of using the autoclave machine
- Managing telephone systems, including answering calls and returning messages
- Scheduling patient appointments and maintaining communication to confirm future appointments
- Documenting patients' medical information, including medical history and health insurance information
- Performing data entry tasks to document patient records within facility databases and maintaining patient files
- Assisting physicians during routine checkups, outpatient procedures and other physical exams
- Monitoring and documenting patient symptoms for physicians' review during clinical exams
- Providing compassionate patient support and care, attention and assistance during office visits
- Preparing and administering medications under the direction of supervising physicians
- Administered vaccines on pediatrics and geriatric patients
Sales Representative
Girling Health Care
San Antonio, TX
01.2013 - 05.2013
- Developed and maintained relationships with existing clients to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Generated new sales leads through cold calling and networking activities.
- Conducted market research to identify potential customers and their needs.
Sales Associate
Texas Car Title and Payday Loan Services
Del Rio, TX
12.2011 - 04.2012
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of store merchandise and policies.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Handled customer complaints in a professional manner.
- Performed cashier duties such as accepting payments, issuing receipts and counting money back change.
- Analyzed customer feedback data to recommend improvements in service quality.
- Engaged customers in friendly, professional dialogue to determine needs.
- Answered incoming telephone calls to provide store, products and services information.
- Greeted customers and provided exceptional customer service.
- Assisted customers with product selection, sizing and styling.
- Provided accurate information about products, prices and services.
Sales Associate
International Bank of Commerce
Del Rio, TX
05.2010 - 09.2010
- Opening accounts
- Develop an understanding of International Bank of Commerce's history, goals and philosophy and how they relate to the essential role of the position
- Inform our customer with our products and services we provide
- Keep informed of new programs, services, accounts and changes in company policies and procedures
Front Desk Receptionist
Office Of Robert Garza/ Val Verde Home Nurses Inc.
Del Rio, TX
06.2006 - 09.2009
- Answered inbound calls in support of customer needs
- Answer phones and transfer calls to appropriate employees
- Greet and assist visitors
- Handle questions about the business or information as needed
- Take messages and make sure they get to the appropriate employees
- Maintain a pleasant appearance of the reception area or lobby
- Handle customer payments, file documents
- Fax, scan, copy legal documents
Education
Registered Nurse -
Galen College of Nursing-San Antonio
San Antonio, TX12.2022
Certificate Vocational Nursing - Nursing
Southwest Texas Junior College
Del Rio, TX05.2020
Texas Junior College -
Southwest Texas Junior College
Del Rio 01.2009
Del Rio High School -
Del Rio High School
Del Rio 01.2006
Skills
- Effective Patient Engagement
- Medical Record Management
- Skilled in Administering Injections
- Clinical Nursing Expertise
- Patient Vital Signs Monitoring
- Disease Prevention
- Wound Care
- Health screenings
- Community Outreach
- STD testing
- Health assessment
- Immunization Administration
- Immunization monitoring
- Data collection and management
- Patient Counseling
- Bi-lingual in English and Spanish
Certification
- CPR Certification- BLS
- Child Passenger Safety technician
Computer Skills
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
Timeline
Public Health Nurse
Texas Department of State Health Services
10.2023 - Current
RN Field Nurse
Superior Home Health
04.2023 - 07.2023
Licensed Vocational Nurse III
Texas Department of State Health Services
01.2022 - 04.2023
LVN
ResCare Community Living
02.2021 - 05.2021
Medical Assistant
United Medical Center
09.2015 - 05.2019
Sales Representative
Girling Health Care
01.2013 - 05.2013
Sales Associate
Texas Car Title and Payday Loan Services
12.2011 - 04.2012
Sales Associate
International Bank of Commerce
05.2010 - 09.2010
Front Desk Receptionist
Office Of Robert Garza/ Val Verde Home Nurses Inc.
06.2006 - 09.2009
- CPR Certification- BLS
- Child Passenger Safety technician
Registered Nurse -
Galen College of Nursing-San Antonio
Certificate Vocational Nursing - Nursing
Southwest Texas Junior College
Texas Junior College -
Southwest Texas Junior College
Del Rio High School -
Del Rio High School
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