Porchia Farley
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Exuding years of passionate service excellence in customer service and patient care. Witty and quick-learning vocational nurse, with a background in ensuring patient safety and comfort. Consistently obtaining knowledge through on the job training with patient care. Excellent knowledge of medical terminology and an overall willingness to continue my growth, while maintaining positive relationships with peers, leadership, and patients.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
First Steps Nursing and Therapy
San Antonio, TX
03.2020 - Current
- Assess home health patient to identify the physical, psycho-social, and environmental needs as evidenced by documentation, clinical record, case conference, team report, and evaluations
- Implement and document the plan of care to ensure quality and continuity of care
- Provide care utilizing infection control measures that protect both the sta and the patient.(OSHA)
- Nursing care reflects compliance with State, Federal & Local regulations
- Comply with all company policies and procedures and promote the Agency philosophy
- Provide e ective communication to patient/family, team members, and other health care professionals as evidenced by clinical notes, case conferences, communication notes, and evaluations
- Notify the supervising nurse of changes in the client’s condition immediately
- Provide
LVN
Pediatric Private Duty Nursing
San Antonio, TX
02.2020 - Current
- Assess home health patient to identify the physical, psycho-social, and environmental needs as evidenced by documentation, clinical record, case conference, team report, and evaluations
- Implement and document the plan of care to ensure quality and continuity of care
- Provide care utilizing infection control measures that protect the patient. (OSHA)
- Nursing care that reflects compliance with State, Federal & Local regulations.
- Comply with all company policies and procedures and promote the Agency philosophy
- Provide effective communication to patient/family, team members, and other health care professionals as evidenced by clinical notes, case conferences, communication notes, and evaluations
- Notify the supervising nurse of changes in the client’s condition immediately
- Provide health education to client and/or caregivers
- Document interim changes of plan of care in a timely fashion.
CNA
Tricare home health
San Antonio, Tx
03.2011 - Current
- Private duty caregiver/CNA, Obtained physiological measurements, including blood pressure, heart rate, height, weight, intake and output, and carbon monoxide levels
- Responded to any physical, emotional, and developmental needs she may have had
- Set appointments/Escorted patient to them
- Distributed daily medicine as instructed by her health care providers
- Any and all bathing and feeding needs, as well as assistance to any changes to her catheter/foley bag
- Worked with faculty members and institutional administration of all of her healthcare providers to meet patient needs
- Participated in self-audits as well as checking notes of others to ensure accuracy
Education
Licensed Vocational Nurse - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
San Antonio, TX12.2020
Certified Nurses Assistant - Nurse Assistant
Texas Healthcare Institute
San Antonio, TX09.2016
High School Diploma -
John Marshall High School
San Antonio, TX06.2010
Skills
- Interpersonal Skills
- Leadership
- Organizational skills
- Time Management
- Clear Communication
- Team Collaboration
- Attentive to People
- First Aid Certification
- Client Education
- CPR Certification
- Bedside Care
- Medication Administration
- Blood Glucose Monitoring
- Vitals Monitoring and Documentation
- Electronic Recordkeeping
- Output Monitoring and Reporting
- Vital Signs Collection
- Activities of Daily Living ADL Support
- Universal Precautions
- Multitasking and Prioritization
- HIPAA Compliance
- Catheter Care
- Infection Prevention and Control
- Willingness to Learn
- Medical Terminology
Timeline
First Steps Nursing and Therapy
03.2020 - Current
LVN
Pediatric Private Duty Nursing
02.2020 - Current
CNA
Tricare home health
03.2011 - Current
Licensed Vocational Nurse - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
Certified Nurses Assistant - Nurse Assistant
Texas Healthcare Institute
High School Diploma -
John Marshall High School
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