Veronica Garza
McAllen,TX
Summary
Dedicated Licensed Vocational Nurse with 20 years of experience enhancing patient outcomes in hospice, home health, and public health environments. Specializes in patient education on disease management and immunization, fostering informed health decisions. Bilingual communicator with a strong focus on interdisciplinary collaboration to support comprehensive care.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Vaccine Nurse
Hidalgo County Health Department
Edinburg, Texas
08.2024 - 03.2025
- Administered vaccines following protocols, including dosage, route, scheduling, and cold chain management.
- Maintained aseptic technique and infection control practices, including proper syringe disposal.
- Educated families on vaccine-preventable diseases and promoted timely immunizations for children.
- Addressed concerns and corrected misconceptions about vaccines and immunization safety.
- Answered parent inquiries regarding vaccine administration, risks, and benefits.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records systems.
- Coordinated immunization programs to enhance public health outreach initiatives.
- Provided emotional support and counseling to patients and families.
Contract Home Health Field Nurse
Alegre Home Health
05.2022 - 08.2024
- Provided direct patient care, including wound care, Foley catheter changes, medication administration, and vital sign monitoring.
- Educated patients and families on disease processes and treatment plans.
- Documented patient progress while adhering to physician-established treatment plans.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers and social service teams to meet patient needs.
- Coordinated patient services through participation in interdisciplinary team conferences.
Hospice Field Nurse
Harbor Hospice of McAllen
02.2022 - 06.2024
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care to terminally ill patients in home and facility settings, ensuring comfort and dignity.
- Managed medications, treatments, and therapies per physician orders.
- Created and implemented individualized patient care plans, promptly documenting changes in conditions to enhance care coordination.
- Collaborated with patients, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive care.
- Supported families in establishing nurturing care environments tailored to patients' needs.
Service Coordinator
Cigna Healthcare
04.2017 - 12.2021
- Coordinated healthcare services, ensuring compliance with state record-keeping requirements to maintain accurate patient records.
- Assessed members for provider services including respite care and behavioral health support.
- Ensured HIPAA compliance by protecting patient rights and resolving complaints effectively.
- Managed continuity of care by efficiently referring members to healthcare and community resources, facilitating access to essential services.
- Educated members on healthcare benefits and available resources, empowering them to make informed decisions about their care.
School Nurse
Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District
08.2014 - 06.2016
- Obtained student health histories and conducted screenings to identify health concerns and ensure early intervention
- Administered medications and assisted with school-based physical examinations
- Interpreted student health findings, facilitating communication between school personnel and parents for informed decision-making
- Initiated referrals to parents, school personnel, and community health resources
- Delivered ongoing health education and support to empower students, families, and school staff in promoting wellness
Quality Assurance & Field Nurse
Life Home Health Care Inc.
12.2010 - 08.2014
- Conducted quality assurance tasks, performing chart audits and ensuring accurate OASIS documentation to maintain compliance.
- Delivered skilled nursing care, including wound care, foley catheter management, and medication administration.
- Educated patients and caregivers on disease management and treatment compliance.
- Documented patient assessments, symptoms, and communications with physicians accurately.
- Participated in care planning and interdisciplinary team conferences, contributing insights that improved patient outcomes.
- Managed 485 forms, billing exports, and physician telephone orders, ensuring timely processing and communication.
Field Nurse
Beyamar Home Health Care
01.2007 - 12.2010
- Collaborated with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive care, improving patient outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans and disease processes, enhancing understanding and adherence.
- Delivered direct patient care including medication administration and wound management.
- Documented patient progress and communicated changes in condition, ensuring timely interventions and continuity of care.
Education
RN Graduate -
South Texas College
McAllen, TX05-2026
Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) -
South Texas Community College
McAllen, TX12-2006
High School Diploma -
Edinburg North High School
Edinburg, TX05-1997
Skills
- Patient Assessment & Monitoring
- Patient assessment
- Patient care
- Direct patient care
- Home health care
- Medication Administration
- Medication reconciliation
- Medication management
- Pain Management
- Wound & Ostomy Care
- Wound management
- Catheter and tube care
- Catheter maintenance
- Infusion therapy
- Nutritional support
- Palliative care
- End-of-life care
- Diabetes management
- Community Health Nursing
- Community health
- Quality Assurance
- Quality assurance
- Infection Control & Aseptic Technique
- Infection control
- Care Plan Development
- Patient & Family Education
- Patient education
- Critical Thinking & Patient Advocacy
- Patient advocacy
- Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Licensed by [state] nursing board
- CPR Certified
- Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
- EHR management
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Axxess
- Kinnser
- Teams
- WebApp
- QNXT
- SharePoint
- Geriatric care
- Disease prevention
- Disease prevention
- Direct nursing care
- Infection control
- Quality assurance
Certification
- CPR Certified
- Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)
References
Professional references available upon request.
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Vaccine Nurse
Hidalgo County Health Department
08.2024 - 03.2025
Contract Home Health Field Nurse
Alegre Home Health
05.2022 - 08.2024
Hospice Field Nurse
Harbor Hospice of McAllen
02.2022 - 06.2024
Service Coordinator
Cigna Healthcare
04.2017 - 12.2021
School Nurse
Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District
08.2014 - 06.2016
Quality Assurance & Field Nurse
Life Home Health Care Inc.
12.2010 - 08.2014
Field Nurse
Beyamar Home Health Care
01.2007 - 12.2010
RN Graduate -
South Texas College
Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) -
South Texas Community College
High School Diploma -
Edinburg North High School