Sonia Castro
US Renal Care
San Antonio,TX
25
years of professional experience
Licensed Vocational Nurse with extensive experience at US Renal Care, excelling in medication administration and infection control. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through vigilant vital signs monitoring and effective collaboration with interdisciplinary teams. Committed to patient education and safety, ensuring compliance with HIPAA standards and best practices.
Work History
LVN
5 Years 7 Months- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting changes and concerns to nursing staff.
- Assisted in developing individualized care plans based on patient needs.
- Educated patients and families on treatment procedures and self-care techniques.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care quality.
- Documented patient progress and interventions accurately in electronic health records.
- Trained new staff on protocols, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
- Implemented infection control measures, contributing to improved patient outcomes.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
Dialysis Medication LVN Covid Unit
6 Months- Administered medications and treatments as per physician orders to ensure patient safety and compliance.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes to inform healthcare team of patient conditions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for diverse patient populations.
- Trained and mentored junior nursing staff on best practices in patient care and safety protocols.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Strengthened infection control measures by strictly following hand hygiene protocols and utilizing personal protective equipment when necessary.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
11 Years 10 Months- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
- Monitored patient vital signs, documenting changes and reporting critical information to healthcare teams.
- Assisted in developing individualized care plans based on patient assessments and needs.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, treatment options, and health maintenance strategies.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
2 Years- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient care and improve outcomes.
- Trained new staff members on best practices in patient care and safety procedures.
- Implemented infection control measures to maintain a safe environment for patients and staff.
- Conducted regular evaluations of patient progress, adjusting care plans as necessary for optimal recovery.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
3 Years 6 Months- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders to ensure patient safety.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
- Educated patients and families on chronic disease management and self-care techniques.
- Assisted in dialysis procedures, ensuring adherence to infection control protocols.
- Promoted patient safety through vigilant monitoring of vital signs and reporting any abnormalities to the appropriate healthcare provider promptly.
Education
- License Vocational Nurse
Skills
Medication administration
HIPAA compliance
Geriatric care
Vital signs monitoring
Infection control audits
Flow sheet audits
Access audits
Timeline
LVN
US Renal Care
03.2021 - CurrentRead More
Dialysis Medication LVN Covid Unit
Foundation Travel Nursing
08.2020 - 02.2021Read More
Licensed Vocational Nurse
US Renal Care
10.2008 - 08.2020Read More
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Davita Acute Southwest General Hospital
02.2005 - 02.2007Read More
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Fresenius Dialysis
08.2001 - 02.2005Read More
St.Philips College
from License Vocational Nurse
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