Valeria Garza
Eagle Pass,TX
Summary
Accomplished Public Health Nurse with a proven track record at Texas Department of State Health Services, enhancing community health through targeted immunization campaigns and disease prevention education. Skilled in public health and critical thinking, I significantly increased vaccination rates and improved patient care efficiency. Demonstrates exceptional ability to educate and safeguard community health with a focus on results.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Public Health Nurse
Texas Department Of State Health Services
08.2022 - Current
- Educated the public on disease prevention strategies through community presentations, workshops, and written materials.
- Reduced disease transmission through providing education on infection prevention.
- Increased vaccination rates within the community through targeted campaigns and educational outreach efforts.
- Safely administered flu and pneumonia vaccinations, providing education to customers on vaccines, dosage, indications, precautions, contraindications and potential side effects.
- Visited homes to determine patient and family needs.
- Assessed and responded to individual and community health education needs.
Registered Nurse
Fort Duncan Regional Medical
02.2022 - 06.2022
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
Medical Scribe
ProScribe
01.2016 - 08.2017
- Documented complete information about examinations, treatment plans, lab results, and other details directly into charts.
- Charted patient encounters by recording information such as diagnosis, treatments, and prescriptions.
- Increased overall productivity of clinical staff by providing real-time scribing support during high-volume shifts, enabling better focus on direct patient care.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations by consistently maintaining patient confidentiality and protecting sensitive information during documentation processes.
Education
Associate of Science - Prerequisites For Nursing
Southwest Texas Junior College
Uvalde, TXBachelor of Science - Nursing
Texas A&M International University
Laredo, TX05.2021
Skills
- Public Health
- Immunization Administration
- Disease Prevention
- Environmental Health
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Public Health Nurse
Texas Department Of State Health Services
08.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Fort Duncan Regional Medical
02.2022 - 06.2022
Medical Scribe
ProScribe
01.2016 - 08.2017
Associate of Science - Prerequisites For Nursing
Southwest Texas Junior College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Texas A&M International University
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