Ruth Calderon LVN
Houston,TX
Summary
Passionate Nurse with demonstrated experience Proven ability to build strong relationships with patients and families while providing compassionate care. Offers strong task prioritization and organizational skills. Excellent communication, prioritization and multitasking abilities with sound judgment and compassionate nature. Background in clinic and hospital environments.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
LVN
Memorial Hermann Medical Group
09.2022 - Current
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, EKG's
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
LVN/ Urology/General Surgery
Harris Health System-LBJ Hospital
07.2020 - 08.2022
- Assist in Cystoscopy procedures, vasectomies, Prostate biopsies, and Urodynamics testing.
- Perform sterile catheterizations on both men and women
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Prepared patients for surgery, educating patients and family members on surgical procedures.
LVN General Surgery
Southwest Surgical Associates
01.2003 - 12.2019
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments and transfers.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
Education
Nursing
Houston Community College
Houston, TX12.1999
Skills
- Strong ability to communicate well with others
- Aseptic Techniques, sterile field, dressing changes
- Adaptability
- Strong work ethic
- Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
Timeline
LVN
Memorial Hermann Medical Group
09.2022 - Current
LVN/ Urology/General Surgery
Harris Health System-LBJ Hospital
07.2020 - 08.2022
LVN General Surgery
Southwest Surgical Associates
01.2003 - 12.2019
Nursing
Houston Community College