Patricia Briones
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Licensed Vocational Nurse with extensive experience in sample collection, blood draw, IV insertion and infection control. Maintains composure and makes accurate decisions in fast-paced, unpredictable and stressful environments. History of interfacing seamlessly with doctors, specialized support services, patients and visiting families. Ac leverages critical thinking, analysis and medical knowledge to deliver superior care in high-pressure environments. Collaborates with physicians and multidisciplinary team. Maintains positive attitude in urgent, stressful situations.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LVN
CentroMed Sarah Davidson Haven Clinic
San Antonio, TX
07.2023 - 11.2023
- Triage patients for Haven of Hope homeless community
- Called in refills to pharmacies, fill OTC prescriptions
- Educated patients on safe treatment of injuries, illness, and other conditions
- Collected and registered blood and urine specimens from patients to send out to LabCorp
- Provide basic treatment for patients, take vitals, assess mental health, assess, and dress wounds
- Administer vaccinations/shots/TB shots
- Test for Covid, flu or pregnancy
- Assess colostomy bags for patency
- Educate patients on prevention and use of medication for scabies, head, and body lice
- Provide care for adults and pediatric patients
- Provide overall wellness examinations
- Chart and reported issues relating to patient care daily.
LVN
Army Residence Community
05.2023 - 07.2023
- Monitored 15 – 24 assigned patients
- Took shift report
- Review patient’s MAR and administered medications as well as intravenous medication to stabilize heart and blood pressure
- Monitored medications for adverse effects
- Provide basic treatment for patients, including dressing wounds, treating bedsores
- Assess catheter patency and re-insert, when necessary, with RN supervision
- Provided tracheostomy care and suctioning and PEG feeding
- Obtained ACCU checks and gave insulin shots
- Provided comfort measures, managed symptoms of end-stage disease process
- Supervise 4 CNA’s during routine patient care and equipment assembly
- Chart and reported issues relating to patient care daily.
SVN
PAM Specialty Hospital
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Monitor 8 – 10 assigned patients
- Took shift change report
- Review patient’s MAR and administered medications
- Complete physical assessment, assessed wounds, assessed skin integrity, and assessed neurological status
- Obtain ACCU checks and give insulin shots
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary team on patient care
- Administered PEG and NG tube feedings
- Hung piggy- back IV
- Assess catheter patency
- Administered and managed intravenous medication
- Worked on the ICU unit, Step-Down unit, and Medical Surgical unit
- Assisted Wound Care team with wound vac placement and wound care
- Participated with Special Procedures team prepared patients for endoscopy, peg tube and chest tube placement procedures
- Aid in postmortem care
- Communicated with patient families to update on patient status
- Observe, chart and report developments in patient health condition daily.
SVN
Mesa Vista Health Center
06.2022 - 09.2022
- Monitored 5 – 7 assigned patients
- Completed mental health assessment
- Identify mental health status
- Collaborated with the multidisciplinary team on patient care
- Advocated for my patients and communicated with staff on their behalf
- Used critical thinking to recognize the difference between a mental health problem or a medical problem
- Provide basic treatment for patients, including dressing wounds, treating bedsores, attaching catheters while under RN supervision
- Obtain ACCU checks
- Record daily weights
- Administer medication
- Give insulin shots
- Administer tube feeding
- Aid patients with ADL’s
- Observe, chart and report developments in patient health conditions daily.
SVN
Las Colinas of Westover
03.2022 - 06.2022
- Monitored 5 – 7 assigned patients, Collect vital signs
- Complete physical assessment on geriatric and mental health patients
- Assess wounds
- Assess skin integrity
- Assess neurological status
- Provided basic treatment for patient Perform a mental health assessment when necessary
- Obtain ACCU checks
- Record daily weights
- Aid patients with ADL’s
- Administer medication
- Give insulin shots
- Observe, chart and report developments in patient health conditions daily.
SVN
Silver Tree Nursing & Rehabilitation
01.2022 - 03.2022
- Monitored 5 assigned patients
- Collect vital signs
- Complete physical assessment on geriatric patients
- Assess wounds
- Assess skin integrity
- Assess neurological status
- Obtain ACCU checks
- Monitor patient blood sugar and evaluate their glucose level every morning
- Record daily weights
- Aid patients with ADL’s
- Observe, chart and report developments in patient health conditions.
Dialysis technician
Loma Vista Dialysis
04.2009 - 11.2012
- Monitor 8- 10 assigned patients
- Prepare and clean dialysis machine, set up line/hose
- Participate in daily report
- Pull patients in
- Take vitals
- Assess patient
- Determine needle gauge that is proper for patient
- Connect patient to dialysis machine
- Assess and record vitals during treatment
- Report changes or reactions to charge nurse
- Maintain communication with patients to attain a level of awareness and comfort
- Secure patient transport
- Complete daily documentation.
CNA
Mountain Vista Rehabilitation
01.2006 - 06.2009
- Monitor 20 assigned patients
- Take and log vitals
- Change briefs
- Provide peri-care
- Shower patients
- Pass out breakfast and lunch trays
- Assist in feeding when needed
- Assist with activities of daily living
- Answer call lights
- Reported issues relating to patient care daily.
Education
Galen College of Nursing
12.2023
Chemical Dependency Counselor
El Paso Community College
El Paso, TXSkills
- Glucometers
- Spirometers & Nebulizers
- Phlebotomy
- Hypodermic needles
- IV tubing
- Oxygen equipment
- Wound Care
- Patient Triaging
- Immunization Administration
- Behavioral Assessment
- Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
- Breathing Treatments
- Staff Direction and Task Delegation
License Certification
- 2023, Present, State of Texas Board of Nursing - LVN License
- 2023, Present, American Red Cross - CPR Certification
References
- Mark Collazo, Nurse Practioner, CentroMed Sarah E. Davidson Clinic, 1 Haven for Hope Way, San Antonio, TX, 78207, (210) 834-9040, manthony@satx.rr.com
- Yvonne Matthiews, LVN, Supervisor, CentroMed Sarah E. Davidson Clinic, 1 Haven for Hope Way, San Antonio, TX, 78207, (210) 887-0177, Chacha057@aol.com
- Nelia Torres, RN, Faculty, Galen College of Nursing, 7411 John Smith Dr #1400, San Antonio, TX, 78229, (210) 409-1195, ntorres@galencollege.edu
- Maria Garcia, Legal Assistant, Supervisor, Law Office of Manuel Solis, 3634 Admiral St, El Paso, TX, 79925, (915) 275-3861, Mariag1888@yahoo.com
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- Basic Life Support
Affiliations
- Volunteer with Mexican ministry collecting and dispersing supplies needed for everyday living to poverty stricken communities and underfunded schools.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
LVN
CentroMed Sarah Davidson Haven Clinic
07.2023 - 11.2023
LVN
Army Residence Community
05.2023 - 07.2023
SVN
PAM Specialty Hospital
09.2022 - 12.2022
SVN
Mesa Vista Health Center
06.2022 - 09.2022
SVN
Las Colinas of Westover
03.2022 - 06.2022
SVN
Silver Tree Nursing & Rehabilitation
01.2022 - 03.2022
Dialysis technician
Loma Vista Dialysis
04.2009 - 11.2012
CNA
Mountain Vista Rehabilitation
01.2006 - 06.2009
Galen College of Nursing
Chemical Dependency Counselor
El Paso Community College
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