Ruby Cavazos
Corpus Christi
Summary
Compassionate and enthusiastic professional with strong educational foundation and comprehensive training in nursing. Highly organized and dedicated, with a positive attitude seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse position and New Graduate RN that will utilize my skills learned in school, hospital or medical settings. Capable of handling multiple assignments under high pressure, with management skills for setting priorities to meeting deadlines. Thrive in a challenging environment requiring critical thinking skills. Equipped with outstanding interpersonal abilities, coupled with excellent bedside manners and exceptional customer service skills. Articulate in written and verbal communication; bilingual in English and Spanish. Technically proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), EMR, E-clinical, and Meditech.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Post-Acute medical specialty hospital
Corpus Christi
10.2025 - Current
- Managed acutely ill patients requiring extended observation recovery time, cared for patients with respiratory failure/vent weaning, cardiac related disorders, complex wounds, CVA, sepsis, malnutrition and many other complications.
- Team player and helped my fellow coworkers.
- Knowledgeable with IV machine, feeding machine, vitals, injections, inserting catheters, passing medications to patients, IV insertions, suctioning vent patients, and turning patients every two hours.
- Provided direct patient care and monitored vital signs daily.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Assisted in patient assessments and developed care plans collaboratively.
- Educated patients and families on health management and wellness strategies.
- Maintained accurate medical records and documentation for all patients.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to ensure comprehensive patient support.
- Observed changes in patient conditions and reported any unusual findings to supervising physician or registered nurse.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate and respiration rate.
- Implemented infection control measures per facility policy.
- Coordinated care provided by other healthcare professionals involved in patient's care plan.
- Maintained accurate patient records documenting treatments, medications administered and other pertinent information.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Managed patients' hygiene with comprehensive care for toileting, bathing and grooming needs.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds, and managed catheters.
- Assisted with patient transfer activities utilizing appropriate equipment and safety measures.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues, and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Assisted with the administration of injections and IV fluids to patients.
- Performed basic medical procedures such as catheterization, EKGs and phlebotomy according to established protocols.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Kept EHR updated with patients' vital statistics, tracking metrics and observations about behaviors or responses.
- Performed laboratory tests such as urinalysis, glucose testing and hemoglobin and hematocrit levels.
- Worked with registered nurses to deliver comprehensive, high-quality care to patients.
- Participated in continuing education programs to maintain licensure requirements.
- Provided wound care, including dressing changes and administering intravenous medications.
- Evaluated patient care procedural changes for effectiveness and made necessary adjustments.
- Inserted, cared for and removed patients' catheters and monitored fluid output.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
LVN
LHC Group
Corpus Christi
04.2025 - Current
- Provided skilled nursing care to homebound patients, including administering medications, wound care, and monitoring vital signs
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients
- Assessed patient needs and coordinated appropriate interventions to promote optimal health outcomes
- Educated patients and their families on disease management, medication administration, and self-care techniques
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in electronic medical records system
- Coordinated with physicians, therapists, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care delivery
- Responded promptly to emergency situations or changes in patient condition while maintaining composure under pressure
- Implemented infection control measures to prevent the spread of diseases within the home environment
- Provided emotional support and counseling to patients coping with chronic illnesses or end-of-life care
- Ensured compliance with all regulatory guidelines related to home health nursing practices
- Demonstrated proficiency in using various medical equipment such as blood pressure monitors or glucose meters
- Managed complex wound care cases, resulting in XX% improvement in healing rates
- Maintained strict confidentiality of patient information in accordance with HIPAA regulations
- Demonstrated cultural sensitivity while providing care to diverse populations
Clinic Nurse
Coastal Bend Wellness Foundation
Corpus Christi
01.2022 - 03.2025
- Gathering patient information for telephone-triage asking questions regarding the patient's sign or symptoms and scheduling them for visits depending on the triage book provided.
- Screening and assessing patients for Covid and giving Covid vaccines.
- Fluent in working with medical records and EMR; keeping information private.
- Collaborating with providers and supervisors to provide the utmost care possible for our patients.
- Educating and teaching patients on self-care and lifestyle changes to help with their diagnoses.
- Greet and assess the patients for their nurse visit, vitals, administering injections, swabbing patients for certain procedures, some wound care and urinalysis.
- In charge of the immunizations and vaccines ordered through VAOS.
- Accounting for the doses of vaccines being given through a spreadsheet to keep count of and the waste of medications.
- Destroy expired medications by the policy provided by the company.
- Enter medications, samples and vaccines in our AccuVax & Accushelf system.
- Inventory our stock of supplies and medications.
- Any medications that are sent to the clinic for patient's to pick up through our assisted medications program, I will inventory it and have the patient sign for the medications.
- Work as a team to help get things done through the clinic.
Itinerant Nurse
Corpus Christi Independent School District
Corpus Christi
01.2021 - 10.2021
- School LVN nurse that assisted in two different high schools.
- Greeted and assessed the students coming into the clinic by providing vital signs, hearing and vision screenings, answered phone calls and administered scheduled/PRN medications.
- IM injections for Covid clinic for Covid vaccine.
- Prepared reports daily, and responded to emails from administration in a timely order.
Lead Medical Coordinator/LVN
Southwest Keys Casa Rio
San Benito
05.2019 - 12.2020
- Supervisor of the medical department in a residential setting with youth.
- Provide health management, effective communication, and leadership in the execution and direction of quality services to youth, staff and medical service staff.
- Prepare youth for examinations and record the medical intake, take vital signs, height and weight.
- Collect, maintain, and submit weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports to program directors and supervisors.
- Ordering supplies for the clinic.
- Schedule and comply with required medical appointments and timelines.
- Respond and comply to individual emergency medical needs immediately.
- Submit, review and follow up all the SIRs and TARS regarding medical issues.
- Ensure delivery of safe and efficient quality care and assist in health education classes when necessary for staff.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
SPI Clinic
South Padre Island
08.2018 - 05.2019
- Greet patients, obtain vitals, focus assessments, venipuncture for lab draw, IM injections, drug screen certified.
- Managing the clinic with a physician by telemedicine.
- Worked with E-Clinical software.
- Review and send prescriptions.
- Follow up calls with patients to review their medical condition and discuss strategies to improve their health outcome.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Del Mar College
Corpus Christi, TX 05.2025 - 05.2026
Licensed Vocational Diploma - Nursing
Brightwood College
Corpus Christi, TXAssociate of Applied Science - Applied Science
University of Texas Brownsville
Brownsville, TXSkills
- Nursing
- Laboratory Experience
- EMR Systems
- Experience Administering Injections
- Office Management
- Anatomy Knowledge
- Medical Records
- Medical Billing
- Triage
- Transcription
- Hospital Experience
- Medical Office Experience
- Patient Care
- Medical Scheduling
- Venipuncture
- Supervising Experience
- Clerical Experience
- Medical Coding
- Phlebotomy
- Medical Terminology
- Vital Signs
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Wound care management
- Vital signs monitoring
- Electronic health records
- Infection control procedures
- Catheter care
- HIPAA guideline adherence
- Patient care
- Direct patient care
Certification
- BLS Certification
- LVN
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Post-Acute medical specialty hospital
10.2025 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Del Mar College
05.2025 - 05.2026
LVN
LHC Group
04.2025 - Current
Clinic Nurse
Coastal Bend Wellness Foundation
01.2022 - 03.2025
Itinerant Nurse
Corpus Christi Independent School District
01.2021 - 10.2021
Lead Medical Coordinator/LVN
Southwest Keys Casa Rio
05.2019 - 12.2020
Licensed Vocational Nurse
SPI Clinic
08.2018 - 05.2019
Licensed Vocational Diploma - Nursing
Brightwood College
Associate of Applied Science - Applied Science
University of Texas Brownsville