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Priscilla Garza
McQueeney,TX
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John R. Wooden
Summary
Hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care.
Overview
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Pediatric Private Duty NursingSan Antonio, TX
Registered Nurse
11.2018 - Current
Job overview
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Epic Health ServicesSan Antonio, TX
Registered Nurse
06.2014 - 11.2018
Job overview
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
Sunrise Pediatric HealthcareSan Antonio, TX
Licensed Vocational Nurse
05.2010 - 06.2014
Job overview
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising .
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Obtained specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Managed appointment calendar for scans, lab tests, and evaluations.
St. Mary's Pediatric HeathcareSan Antonio, TX
Licensed Vocational Nurse
02.2001 - 05.2010
Job overview
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising [Job title].
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
Education
Hallmark UniversitySan Antonio, TX
Associate of Science from Nursing
12.2012
Galen College of NursingSan Antonio, TX
Diploma from Vocational Nursing
12.2000
New Braunfels High SchoolNew Braunfels, TX
High School Diploma
05.1999
Skills
- Clear Patient Communication
- Preventive Healthcare
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Patient Care Assessment
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Compassionate and Caring
- Accurate Documentation
- Seizure Disorders
- Critical Thinking
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
Availability
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Timeline
Registered Nurse
Pediatric Private Duty Nursing
11.2018 - Current
Registered Nurse
Epic Health Services
06.2014 - 11.2018
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Sunrise Pediatric Healthcare
05.2010 - 06.2014
Licensed Vocational Nurse
St. Mary's Pediatric Heathcare
02.2001 - 05.2010
Hallmark University
Associate of Science from Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
Diploma from Vocational Nursing
New Braunfels High School
High School Diploma
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