Care for all patients with exceptional clinical, interpersonal, and time management abilities. Licensed in Texas and diligent about helping people of all backgrounds with diverse healthcare needs. Top skills in communication, hospice home care, medication administration, wound care, laboratory, clinical, and family practice settings.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
NA
06.2023 - Current
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Compassus Hospice
05.2021 - Current
Complete physical assessment and assess patient's condition, manage pain, and report changes to the provider.
Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels. Report changes in patient condition to provider, and teams accordingly.
Worked with a multidisciplinary team to successfully plan treatment for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded them in electronic medical records.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
El Centro Del Barrio Clinic
02.2019 - 05.2021
Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team plan and implement effective treatment plans.
Sterilized equipment and supplies using germicides and autoclaves to protect patients and staff from infection.
Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
Worked with physician Assistant to evaluate intervention outcomes and make needed adjustments to care plans.
Performed triage to maximum team productivity and effectiveness.
Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
Collected biological samples from patients and performed routine lab tests to support diagnosis.
License Vocational Nurse
Octapharma Plasma Center
09.2018 - 02.2019
As a Licensed Vocational Nurse on staff, responsible for the medical evaluation of potential donors for automated plasmapheresis procedures.
Confirmed donor suitability in a timely manner, consulting with a donor center physician as needed.
Provided limited emergency care including the administration of any medications or treatments in accordance with my certification, training and standard operating procedures.
Determining donor suitability of new applicants Conducting evaluations to ensure criteria of normal plasma donors are met Reviews medical histories and performs physical examinations Maintains communication logs regarding any communications with the licensed physician regarding donor suitability Reviews all normal and abnormal test results and determines continued donor eligibility Counsels donors with abnormal test results and defers donors accordingly.
Medical Assistant -Supervisor
Texas MedClinic
03.2012 - 09.2018
Urgent care clinic Welcomes patients by greeting them, in person or on the telephone; answering or referring inquiries.
Prepares patients for the health care visit by directing and/or accompanying them to the examining room; providing examination gowns and drapes; helping them to position themselves for the examination and/or treatment; arranging examining room instruments, supplies, and equipment.
Verifies patient information by interviewing patient; reviewing and/or recording medical history; taking vital signs; confirming purpose of visit or treatment.
Supports patient care delivery by helping health care providers during examinations; preparing laboratory specimens; performing basic laboratory tests on the premises; disposing of contaminated supplies; sterilizing medical instruments; administering medications on the premises; authorizing drug refills as directed; telephoning prescriptions to pharmacies; drawing blood; Take patients x-rays; take electrocardiograms; removing sutures; change wound dressings.
Educates patients by providing medication and diet information and instructions; answering questions.
Completes records by recording patient examination, treatment, and test results.
Generates revenues by recording billing information of services rendered; completing insurance forms; responding to insurance and other third-party inquiries.
Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; verifying receipt.
Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following, and enforcing standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.
Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping patient care information confidential.
Education
Diploma - Medical Assistant
Career Point College
San Antonio, TX
03.2012
Associate of Applied Science - Register Nurse
Galen College of Nursing
San Antonio, TX
06.2023
License Vocational Nurse -
St. Philips College
San Antonio, TX
2017
Skills
Take vital signs (temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration)
Proficient in administering IV and collecting blood samples for labs
Trained in instrument sterilization and equipment handling
Skilled in observing and visually assessing patients
Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to work
Collaboratively with a team of medical professionals
Licensed Vocational Nurse
3 years of experience working as an LVN in both home/hospice healthcare clinic and Plasma settings
Strong interpersonal communication skills with both patients and others
Fast and effective assessment of a patient's current condition and communication with the interpersonal team
Rapid recognition of and response to changes in a patient's condition or Concerns with their recovery or a decline in their current condition
Experience using multiple medical records and electronic medical record
Management systems along with the ability to quickly new or updated
Proven ability to carry out all aspects of a nursing care plan, including the management of patient medications and the performance of specialized
Supervisory experience working with medical assistants