Seeking a position and a LVN in a reputable health care environment where I can use knowledge and skills to facilitate patient care.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Care Provider
N/A
08.2020 - 08.2022
Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing and toileting patients.
Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Aveanna Heathcare
05.2017 - 08.2020
Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising LVN.
Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding and other daily living activities.
Prepared patients for surgery, educating patients and family members on surgical procedures.
Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Women's Center Of Excellence OB/GYN
01.2017 - 05.2017
Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising LVN.
Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
Prepared patients for surgery, educating patients and family members on surgical procedures.
Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients.
Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
Managed appointment calendar for scans, lab tests, and evaluations.
Contract Work as Licensed Vocational Nurse
Adult Day Care Center Heavenly Days
03.2015 - 03.2016
Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising [Job title].
Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Landrum - Chester/Associates OB/GYN
04.2010 - 07.2014
Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising LVN.
Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
Prepared patients for surgery, educating patients and family members on surgical procedures.
Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients.
Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
Managed appointment calendar for scans, lab tests, and evaluations.
Education
Licensed Vocational Nurse - Nursing
Valley Grande Institute For Academic Studies
Weslaco, TX
12.2008
Certificate Registered Medical Assistant - Pre-nursing
San Antonio College of Medical & Dental Assistant
McAllen, TX
05.1999
Skills
Records Maintenance
Client Documentation
Medication Distribution
Grooming Assistance
Patient and Caregiver Education
Care Plan Assessment
ADLs Assistance
Mobility Support
Medication Reminders
Patient Management
First Aid and Safety
Medication Administration
EMR Systems
Certification
Licensed Vocational Nurse - 2008 - present
CPR/BLS Training - [2023]
Registered Medical Assistant [1999]
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Care Provider
N/A
08.2020 - 08.2022
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Aveanna Heathcare
05.2017 - 08.2020
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Women's Center Of Excellence OB/GYN
01.2017 - 05.2017
Contract Work as Licensed Vocational Nurse
Adult Day Care Center Heavenly Days
03.2015 - 03.2016
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Landrum - Chester/Associates OB/GYN
04.2010 - 07.2014
Licensed Vocational Nurse - Nursing
Valley Grande Institute For Academic Studies
Certificate Registered Medical Assistant - Pre-nursing