Roxanne Rodriguez
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Experienced LVN with solid background in providing quality patient care within fast-paced hospital environments. Strengths include keen clinical judgment, exceptional communication skills, and ability to adapt to changing situations. Displayed noteworthy contribution in enhancing patient satisfaction and streamlining healthcare processes in previous roles. Compassionate LVN with proven ability to complete tasks efficiently and productively. Skilled in patient care, wound dressing, and medication administration. Excel at communication, empathy, and time management, ensuring high-quality care and support for patients in fast-paced environments.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
LVN
University Health
San Antonio, TX
09.2008 - Current
- Collaborated with other healthcare providers including physicians, nurses and specialists in order to coordinate optimal patient care plans.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures.
- Measured and recorded patient height, weight and other vital signs.
- Assessed patient needs for additional services such as social work or home health aides.
- Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Conducted physical assessments of patients on a regular basis.
- Prepared patients for examinations, tests or treatments and explained procedures.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
- Evaluated nursing intervention outcomes by conferring with other healthcare team members.
- Facilitated communication between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals.
- Performed triage to maximum team productivity and effectiveness.
- Ensured compliance with all state laws governing nursing practice standards.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss patient progress and plan treatment goals accordingly.
- Identified potential problems that could impact the quality of care delivered to patients including issues related to staffing or equipment shortages and deficiencies.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Assisted in the admission, discharge and transfer of patients.
- Directed implementation of improved patient care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives.
- Monitored patient progress, reported changes to physician and provided education to families regarding medical conditions.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
- Ordered lab tests or imaging studies according to physician orders while ensuring accuracy of documentation in the medical record system.
- Performed routine diagnostic tests such as EKG's, urinalysis and blood draws.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
- Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
- Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
LVN Charge Nurse
Alamo Heights Health and Rehabilitation
San Antonio, TX
07.2022 - 07.2024
- Provided pre- and post-operative nursing care.
- Educated patients about disease prevention methods and healthy lifestyle choices.
- Worked with social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
- Conducted rounds to evaluate the quality of nursing care being provided.
- Assembled and used catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers.
- Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures.
- Prepared or examined food trays for conformance to prescribed diet.
- Provided emotional support for patients and families during difficult times.
- Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives designed to improve patient outcomes.
- Monitored vital signs, recorded observations, and reported changes to physicians or nurses in charge.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Educated patients on conditions, medications and self-care skills.
- Answered patients' calls to determine how to assist.
- Developed strategies to improve workflow efficiency within the unit.
- Administered medications according to physician orders and monitored patient response.
- Administered medications in accordance with policies and legal limitations.
- Collected blood, urine or sputum from patients to perform routine laboratory tests.
- Performed patient assessments, developed individualized care plans, and monitored progress.
- Collected biological samples from patients and performed routine lab tests to support diagnosis.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions used in order to modify treatment plans accordingly.
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to patients.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
Education
Career Point
05-2018
Skills
- Healthcare software proficiency
- Medication administration
- Clinical documentation
- Oxygen therapy
- IV therapy
- Medical equipment operation
- Diabetes management
- Postoperative care
- Patient mobility assistance
- Feeding tube assistance
- Patient intake
- Bedside manner
- Charting and documentation
- Diagnostic testing
- Patient observation
- Patient hygiene assistance
- Compassionate care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Elderly care
- Wound care
- Pediatric care
- Catheter care
- Behavioral health support
Timeline
LVN Charge Nurse
Alamo Heights Health and Rehabilitation
07.2022 - 07.2024
LVN
University Health
09.2008 - Current
Career Point
Similar Profiles
Nicholas KelseyNicholas Kelsey
Public Safety and Security Officer at University HealthPublic Safety and Security Officer at University Health
Jackson KingJackson King
Field Engineer II at University HealthField Engineer II at University Health
Christina De JesusChristina De Jesus
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department at University HealthRegistered Nurse, Emergency Department at University Health