SYDNEY PEREZ-CLACK
Waxahachie,TX
Summary
Licensed Vocational Nurse with clinical experience in psychiatric and long-term care settings, providing patient assessment, medication management, clinical documentation, patient education, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Experienced in communicating with patients, families, nurses, providers, and other healthcare professionals while managing competing clinical priorities. Strong background in patient advocacy, behavioral health, safety, and care coordination. Seeking to leverage clinical knowledge and relationship-building skills in a Clinical Liaison role focused on patient needs, referral coordination, healthcare education, and collaborative relationships with referral partners.
Overview
1
1
Certification
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
LVN Charge Nurse
Discovery Point Retreat Drug Detox/Residential
03.2026 - Current
- Oversee daily clinical operations and coordinate care for patients in a residential substance-use treatment setting while serving as Charge LVN.
- Conduct patient admissions and discharges, completing required clinical assessments, documentation, medication reconciliation, and coordination of ongoing care needs.
- Monitor patients throughout detoxification and treatment for changes in physical and behavioral status, escalating concerns and coordinating timely interventions with healthcare providers.
- Communicate directly with physicians and other healthcare professionals regarding patient status, treatment needs, changes in condition, and follow-up care.
- Coordinate patient appointments, outside medical services, transportation needs, and continuity-of-care requirements to support timely access to treatment.
- Supervise and provide clinical direction to nursing staff, delegate responsibilities, and ensure adherence to medication, safety, documentation, and patient-care protocols.
- Manage medication administration and controlled-substance counts while maintaining accuracy, accountability, and compliance with facility procedures.
- Respond to medical and behavioral emergencies, utilizing clinical judgment and established emergency protocols to promote patient safety and facilitate appropriate medical intervention.
Clinic LVN
Bluebonnet Trails Community Services
03.2024 - 03.2026
- Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, including vital signs and mental-status assessments, to identify patient needs and communicate clinically significant findings to the appropriate healthcare professionals.
- Provide compassionate support and effective communication to patients experiencing psychiatric and behavioral-health conditions.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care and advocate for individual patient needs.
- Administer medications safely through oral, intramuscular, and subcutaneous routes while monitoring patient response.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential clinical documentation in accordance with organizational and regulatory requirements.
- Communicate effectively with patients and healthcare team members to support continuity of care and appropriate clinical follow-up.
- Prioritize multiple patient needs in a fast-paced clinical environment while maintaining patient safety, accuracy, and professionalism.
Wound Care Nurse
The Heights Nursing Home
12.2023 - 12.2024
- Wound assessment and monitoring
- Wound cleansing and dressing changes
- Sterile/aseptic technique
- Skin integrity assessment
- Pressure injury prevention and care
- Monitoring for signs and symptoms of infection
- Wound measurements and documentation
- Application and management of wound dressings
- Communication of wound status and changes to providers
- Patient education regarding wound care and prevention
- Infection control and standard precautions
- Care coordination with nurses, physicians, and other healthcare providers
LVN Charge Nurse
The Heights Nursing Home
12.2023 - 03.2024
- Served as Charge LVN in a long-term care setting, coordinating patient care and responding to changing clinical needs.
- Conducted patient assessments and monitored changes in condition, communicating concerns to appropriate members of the healthcare team.
- Administered medications through oral, IV, intramuscular, and subcutaneous routes.
- Performed IV therapy, wound care, Foley catheter and NG tube management, and blood-glucose monitoring.
- Provided post-operative care and responded to urgent and emergency clinical situations.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to support individualized patient care and maintain continuity of care.
- Applied infection-control procedures and maintained accurate clinical documentation.
- Communicated with patients and care team members while balancing multiple responsibilities and time-sensitive clinical priorities.
Cashier
H-E-B
09.2018 - 12.2023
- Provided professional, customer-focused service while responding to questions, resolving concerns, and maintaining positive interactions.
- Handled financial transactions accurately and efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
- Developed strong communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills while working with a diverse customer population.
- Maintained accuracy and attention to detail while managing multiple competing priorities.
Education
Licensed Vocational Nursing Program
Victoria College
Gonzales, TX12.2023
Kinesiology Coursework
Texas A&M University - Kingsville
Kingsville, TX05.2022
High School Diploma - undefined
Gonzales High School
Gonzales, TX05.2020
Skills
Patient Assessment & Vital Signs
Wound Assessment & Dressing Changes
Skin Integrity & Pressure Injury Prevention
Medication Administration (PO/IM/SQ/IV)
IV Therapy & Infusion
Foley & NG Tube Management
Blood Glucose Monitoring
Infection Prevention & Aseptic Technique
Clinical Documentation & Charting
Admissions, Discharges & Med Rec
Detox Monitoring & Change in Condition
Emergency Response & Patient Safety
Care Coordination & Continuity of Care
Patient & Family Education
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Staff Supervision & Delegation
Behavioral Health & De-escalation
HIPAA & Confidentiality
Certification
Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - NCLEX-PN, January 2024, CPR Certification - Obtained November 2025
Timeline
LVN Charge Nurse
Discovery Point Retreat Drug Detox/Residential
03.2026 - Current
Clinic LVN
Bluebonnet Trails Community Services
03.2024 - 03.2026
Wound Care Nurse
The Heights Nursing Home
12.2023 - 12.2024
LVN Charge Nurse
The Heights Nursing Home
12.2023 - 03.2024
Cashier
H-E-B
09.2018 - 12.2023
High School Diploma - undefined
Gonzales High School
Kinesiology Coursework
Texas A&M University - Kingsville
Licensed Vocational Nursing Program
Victoria College