Sandra Olivarez
Corpus Christi,TX
Summary
Skilled VOCATIONAL NURSE with solid background working in ALL environments under supervision of qualified RNs to deliver exceptional patient care and nursing support. Highly observant, detail-oriented and dedicated to high-quality, cost-effective healthcare.
Certifications include LVN and EMT
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, medication administration and wound care.
Conscientious PEDIATRIC Nurse offering years of experience providing comprehensive care in hospital, nursing home and home health settings. Work effectively within healthcare teams to develop plans of care and advocate for patients.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Co Owner
Gilspicante
Corpus Christi, TX
2020.01 - Current
- Developed strategies for increasing customer loyalty and satisfaction.
- Analyzed financial reports to identify areas of improvement in operations.
- Established policies and procedures to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
- Created marketing campaigns to promote products and services.
- Managed day-to-day business operations including staffing, inventory management, budgeting, accounting, and payroll processing.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers to secure the best terms possible.
- Recruited, trained, evaluated, and supervised staff members across multiple departments.
- Implemented new technologies to streamline processes and improve efficiency.
- Conducted market research initiatives to identify trends in consumer behavior.
- Oversaw customer service activities to ensure quality standards were met or exceeded.
- Maintained a comprehensive knowledge of industry developments and competitive landscape.
- Provided leadership and guidance to employees while fostering a collaborative environment.
- Built relationships with key stakeholders such as clients, partners, investors.
- Resolved any customer complaints or issues quickly in order to maintain positive relationships.
- Coordinated special events such as product launches or promotional campaigns.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed at all times within the workplace.
- Developed plans for expanding business operations into new markets domestically and internationally.
- Monitored expenses closely to stay within allocated budgets for each project and initiative.
- Collaborated with other co-owners on strategic decisions related to the company's growth plan.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Save Home Health & Home Care Inc.
Corpus Christi, TX
2014.03 - 2020.01
- Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
- Directed implementation of improved patient care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Evaluated patient care procedural changes for effectiveness and made necessary adjustments.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed gtube site and trach site
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team plan and implement effective treatment plans.
- Monitored infection control procedures to ensure facility-wide health and safety.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Sterilized equipment and supplies using germicides and soap and water to protect patients and staff from infection.
- Worked with RN to evaluate intervention outcomes and make needed adjustments to care plans.
- Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
MAXIM HOME HEALTH
Corpus Christi, TX
2004.03 - 2014.03
- Worked with RN to evaluate intervention outcomes and make needed adjustments to care plans.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Vocational Nursing
Victoria College
Victoria, TX05.1987
High School Diploma -
Nixon-Smiley High School
Nixon, TX05.1977
Skills
- Licensed Vocational Nurse
- Intravenous Therapy and Blood Withdrawal Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification
- Relationship and team building
- Extensive ER experience
- Disease specialization proficiency
- Problem resolution ability
- Filing mastery
- Infection control standards
- Procedure standardization
- Specimen collection and processing
- Colostomy care familiarity
- Sterilization techniques
- Body mechanics competency
- Disease management programs
- Wound cleaning/care expertise
- Self-discipline
- Strong medical ethic
- OR and ER experience
- Sound decision-making
- Inpatient and outpatient care
- Processing payment
- Enthusiastic caregiver
- Practiced inpatient and outpatient caregiver
- Body mechanics knowledge
- Patient care planning
- Mobility assistance
- Flow sheet charting skillfulness
- Team leader
- Confident public speaker
- Medical device products and services
- Medication administration expert
- Gastrostomy tube care
- Talent in obtaining/charting vital signs
- Patient positioning understanding
- Drug administration trained
- Hands-on clinical instruction
- Wound care expertise
- Diabetes management
- Reporting skills
- Wound care proficiency
- Fundraising and major donor development
- Charting
- Maintaining records
- Maintaining quality assurance standards
- Gastroenteral nutrition education
Timeline
Co Owner
Gilspicante
2020.01 - Current
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Save Home Health & Home Care Inc.
2014.03 - 2020.01
Licensed Vocational Nurse
MAXIM HOME HEALTH
2004.03 - 2014.03
Some College (No Degree) - Vocational Nursing
Victoria College
High School Diploma -
Nixon-Smiley High School