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Tawnya Portillo

HORTON

Summary

Compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with proven expertise at Marshall Medical Center North ER in medication administration and vital signs monitoring. Skilled in developing individualized care plans and maintaining HIPAA compliance, while effectively communicating with families. Recognized for managing critical situations with composure and delivering high-quality patient care. My many years working in emergency medicine have provided me with many skills. On a daily basis I take care of an array of patient from newborn to elderly , all with different problems and diagnoses.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Licensed Practical Nurse

Marshall Medical Center North
05.2007 - Current
  • Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
  • Monitored vital signs, documenting changes and reporting abnormalities to nursing staff promptly.
  • Assisted in the development of individualized care plans, ensuring alignment with patient needs and goals.
  • Educated patients and families on health management, medication adherence, and recovery processes.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
  • Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Bridgewood Gardens
2018 - 2020
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Maintained meticulous records of patient care, treatments, and progress, ensuring continuity of care.

Education

Health Administration

University of Phoenix Online
01-2009

Certificate - Nursing

Wallace State Community College
Hanceville, AL
01-2009

Skills

  • Medication administration
  • Direct patient care
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Physical assessment
  • Clinical documentation
  • Family communication
  • Emergency response
  • Trauma-informed care
  • Multi-tasking and prioritization

Certification

BLS

ACLS

PALS

MOAB

Timeline

Licensed Practical Nurse

Marshall Medical Center North
05.2007 - Current

Licensed Practical Nurse

Bridgewood Gardens
2018 - 2020

Health Administration

University of Phoenix Online

Certificate - Nursing

Wallace State Community College

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