Selena Vences
Lake Geneva
Summary
Dedicated LPN with some experience at Golden Years Nursing Home, excelling in medication administration and compassionate care. Proven track record in improving patient outcomes through effective vital signs monitoring and infection control measures. Committed to maintaining high standards of medical documentation and fostering a safe, supportive environment for patients.
Experienced healthcare professional prepared for this role. Proven ability to provide high-quality patient care with strong clinical skills in administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and assisting with daily activities. Known for strong collaboration with medical teams, adapting to changing needs, and achieving positive outcomes. Reliable, compassionate, and skilled in patient communication and support.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
Golden Years Nursing Home
02.2025 - Current
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Reduced medication errors by accurately administering medications and diligently verifying patient information.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify medical needs and develop appropriate treatment plans.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
Release of Information Specialist
Froedtert South
12.2020 - Current
- Enhanced the efficiency of the release of information process by implementing a streamlined system for handling requests.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations through diligent tracking and monitoring of protected health information disclosures.
- Resolved medical record discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information.
- Handled phone calls from attorneys, insurance companies and patients.
- Decreased turnaround time for record requests by prioritizing tasks and utilizing organizational skills.
- Navigated within patient records to locate requested documentation, successfully completing over 100 requests per day.
- Increased customer satisfaction levels through prompt responses to inquiries and effective resolution of concerns.
- Date stamped requests and highlighted pertinent data to facilitate processing.
- Maintained accuracy, completeness, and security for medical records and health information.
Certified Caregiver
Ridge Stone Village
11.2018 - 06.2022
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Assisted with daily living activities for enhanced patient wellbeing.
- Recognized early warning signs of potential health issues and took appropriate action to address concerns.
- Managed medication schedules, ensuring accurate administration and adherence to prescribed treatments.
- Prepared nutritious meals tailored to individual dietary requirements, prioritizing patient health while respecting personal preferences.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks to maintain a clean and comfortable living environment for patients.
- Provided end-of-life care with dignity and compassion while maintaining open communication channels with family members throughout the process.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
Diatary Cook/ Aide
Willowfield Nursing and Rehab
06.2016 - 02.2018
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Contributed to positive guest experiences by accommodating special dietary needs and requests.
Education
Graduate Certificate - License Practical Nursing
Herzing University
Kenosha, WI12-2024
Associate of Science - Healthcare Management
Ultimate Medical Academy
Clearwater, FL08-2020
High School Diploma -
Badger High School
Lake Geneva, WI06-2013
Skills
- Medication administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medical documentation
- Geriatric nursing
- Infection control
- Catheter care
- Tracheostomy care
- Compassionate care
- Diabetes management
- End-of-life care
- Nursing ethics
- Rehabilitation nursing
- Lab specimen collection
- HIPAA compliance
- Software knowledge
- Document scanning
- Information management
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
LPN
Golden Years Nursing Home
02.2025 - Current
Release of Information Specialist
Froedtert South
12.2020 - Current
Certified Caregiver
Ridge Stone Village
11.2018 - 06.2022
Diatary Cook/ Aide
Willowfield Nursing and Rehab
06.2016 - 02.2018
Graduate Certificate - License Practical Nursing
Herzing University
Associate of Science - Healthcare Management
Ultimate Medical Academy
High School Diploma -
Badger High School
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