Ricardo Rodriguez RN
San Benito,TX
Summary
Highly motivated, recently graduated RN who desires to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Proven skills in patient care, medication administration, and treatment implementation. Detail-oriented, responsive, and proficient in routine care and emergency response. An accomplished Licensed Vocational Nurse with 20 years of critical thinking, analysis, and medical knowledge to deliver superior care in high-pressure environments. Collaborates with physicians and multidisciplinary team members, restoring patients' health through nursing and health education processes. Maintains a positive attitude in urgent, stressful situations.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LVN SC3
Driscoll Health Plan
Brownsville, TX
02.2017 - 02.2022
- Was part of the PCs team in charge of coordinating and creating PCS referrals for every member across all offices in every service area for Driscoll.
- Participated in the training of all the SC1 and SC2 in every office and service area in regard to the correct creation and wording of PCS requests.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all member-related information.
- Answered member calls, identified issues, and determined how best to assist within parameters established by the facility and supervisor.
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
- Answered member and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Worked as part of the healthcare team to assess member needs, plan and modify care, and implement interventions.
- Communicated with members with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Coordinated service schedules and appointments with members.
- Maintained accurate records of services provided for each member.
- Handled incoming calls and inquiries from members regarding services offered.
- Researched, identified, and resolved customer complaints in a timely manner.
- Assisted in the development of training materials related to service coordination processes.
- Conducted regular meetings with departmental staff to discuss current initiatives and projects.
- Analyzed data to identify trends in member needs and preferences related to services offered.
- Liaised between member and physicians, registered nurses and social workers to keep parties fully informed.
- Confirmed completed or closed work order by reviewing notes and following up on pending items.
- Worked with Social workers and registered nurses to complete paperwork within designated time.
- Toggled between multiple systems and databases including Epic and Wellsky to look up information and update records.
LVN Field Nurse
Mercy Home Health
Brownsville, TX
01.2011 - 01.2017
- Provided wound care, including dressing changes and administering intravenous medications.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate and respiration rate.
- Assisted with the administration of injections and IV fluids to patients.
- Maintained accurate patient records documenting treatments, medications administered and other pertinent information.
- Observed changes in patient conditions and reported any unusual findings to supervising physician or registered nurse.
- Collected specimens for laboratory analysis; prepared specimens for transport to lab.
- Administered prescribed medications under the direction of a physician or RN.
- Evaluated patient responses to treatments; documented assessments in medical record system.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Participated in continuing education programs to maintain licensure requirements.
- Coordinated care provided by other healthcare professionals involved in patient's care plan.
- In house LVN coordination whenever the office needed assistance or were shorthanded.
- Adhered to all applicable laws regarding confidentiality of protected health information.
- New hire orientation and training.
LVN Field Nurse
Mesquite Home Health
San Benito, TX
04.2014 - 04.2015
- Provided wound care, including dressing changes and administering intravenous medications.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate and respiration rate.
- Assisted with the administration of injections and IV fluids to patients.
- Maintained accurate patient records documenting treatments, medications administered and other pertinent information.
- Observed changes in patient conditions and reported any unusual findings to supervising physician or registered nurse.
- Collected specimens for laboratory analysis; prepared specimens for transport to lab.
- Administered prescribed medications under the direction of a physician or RN.
- Worked with registered nurses to deliver comprehensive, high-quality care to patients.
LVN Field Nurse
Nurses That Care
Harlingen, TX
01.2009 - 12.2010
- Provided wound care, including dressing changes and administering intravenous medications.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate and respiration rate.
- Assisted with the administration of injections and IV fluids to patients.
- Maintained accurate patient records documenting treatments, medications administered and other pertinent information.
- Observed changes in patient conditions and reported any unusual findings to supervising physician or registered nurse.
- Collected specimens for laboratory analysis; prepared specimens for transport to lab.
- Administered prescribed medications under the direction of a physician or RN.
LVN Floor Nurse
Rio Grande State Center
Harlingen, TX
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Assisted physicians in examining and treating patients.
- Provided wound care, including dressing changes and administering intravenous medications.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate and respiration rate.
- Assisted with the administration of injections and IV fluids to patients.
- Performed laboratory tests such as urinalysis, glucose testing and hemoglobin and hematocrit levels.
- Maintained accurate patient records documenting treatments, medications administered and other pertinent information.
- Observed changes in patient conditions and reported any unusual findings to supervising physician or registered nurse.
- Collected specimens for laboratory analysis; prepared specimens for transport to lab.
- Administered prescribed medications under the direction of a physician or RN.
- Performed basic medical procedures such as catheterization, EKGs and phlebotomy according to established protocols.
- Assisted with patient transfer activities utilizing appropriate equipment and safety measures.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Developed individualized plans of care based upon assessment findings.
- Implemented infection control measures per facility policy.
- Coordinated care provided by other healthcare professionals involved in patient's care plan.
- Utilized medical instruments safely and effectively while providing direct care to patients.
- Adhered to all applicable laws regarding confidentiality of protected health information.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
LVN Field Nurse
Rio Home Care
Alamo, TX
01.2006 - 01.2007
- Provided wound care, including dressing changes and administering intravenous medications.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, and respiration rate.
- Administered prescribed medications under the direction of a physician or RN.
- Adhered to all applicable laws regarding confidentiality of protected health information.
- Assisted with the administration of injections and IV fluids to patients.
- Maintained accurate patient records documenting treatments, medications administered, and other pertinent information.
- Observed changes in patient conditions and reported any unusual findings to supervising physician or registered nurse.
- Collected specimens for laboratory analysis; prepared specimens for transport to lab.
- Training and orientation of new LVN hires.
LVN Field Nurse
Sunglo Home Health Services
Harlingen, TX
01.2005 - 01.2006
- Provided wound care, including dressing changes and administering intravenous medications.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, and respiration rate.
- Assisted with the administration of injections and IV fluids to patients.
- Maintained accurate patient records documenting treatments, medications administered, and other pertinent information.
- Observed changes in patient conditions and reported any unusual findings to supervising physician or registered nurse.
- Collected specimens for laboratory analysis; prepared specimens for transport to lab.
- Administered prescribed medications under the direction of a physician or RN.
- Training and orientation of new LVN hires.
LVN Field Nurse
United Healthcare
Harlingen, TX
01.2004 - 01.2005
- Provided wound care, including dressing changes and administering intravenous medications.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, and respiration rate.
- Assisted with the administration of injections and IV fluids to patients.
- Maintained accurate patient records documenting treatments, medications administered and other pertinent information.
- Observed changes in patient conditions and reported any unusual findings to supervising physician or registered nurse.
- Collected specimens for laboratory analysis; prepared specimens for transport to lab.
- Administered prescribed medications under the direction of a physician or RN.
- Coordinated care provided by other healthcare professionals involved in the patient's care plan.
- Adhered to all applicable laws regarding the confidentiality of protected health information.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with the supervising healthcare provider.
- New employee training and orientation.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rio Grande Valley College
Pharr, TX08.2023
Certificate - Vocational Nursing
Valley Baptist School of Vocational Nursing
Harlingen, TX12.2003
Skills
- Family Communication
- Physical Assessment
- Wound Care
- Clinical Documentation
- Bilingual (Spanish)
- Epic and Wellsky trained
- Work great as a team or solo
- Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
- Resource Utilization
- Telephone Communication
- Client Advocacy
- Goal Setting
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- RN License 1134525
- LVN License 191976
Timeline
LVN SC3
Driscoll Health Plan
02.2017 - 02.2022
LVN Field Nurse
Mesquite Home Health
04.2014 - 04.2015
LVN Field Nurse
Mercy Home Health
01.2011 - 01.2017
LVN Field Nurse
Nurses That Care
01.2009 - 12.2010
LVN Floor Nurse
Rio Grande State Center
01.2007 - 01.2009
LVN Field Nurse
Rio Home Care
01.2006 - 01.2007
LVN Field Nurse
Sunglo Home Health Services
01.2005 - 01.2006
LVN Field Nurse
United Healthcare
01.2004 - 01.2005
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rio Grande Valley College
Certificate - Vocational Nursing
Valley Baptist School of Vocational Nursing
- RN License 1134525
- LVN License 191976
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