Veronica Pinedo
Laredo,TEXAS
Summary
Texas-Licensed Vocational Nurse with proven expertise in managing total nursing care and administering prescribed medications and treatments according to approved nursing techniques. Assists in delivery of patient care through nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. Demonstrated competency directing and guiding patient teaching and activities to promote individual treatment programs. Dedicated to promoting quality patient care and satisfaction and offering experience in nursing and healthcare administration. Possesses proven track record of developing and implementing comprehensive nursing policies, providing excellent leadership and mentoring, and maintaining compliance with regulatory standards.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
LVN Floor Nurse
Laredo South Nursing And Rehab
05.2001 - Current
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
ADON
Retama Manor Nursing Home
10.2007 - 02.2017
- Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Worked closely administration to develop and implement best practices to improve patient outcomes.
- Built and maintained positive working relationships with physicians and staff to support seamless healthcare operations.
- Oversaw and approved recruitment, hiring and orientation of new nursing staff.
- Identified department issues to recommend corrective actions.
- Facilitated continuing education and training programs to drive staff competency and professional development.
Education
LVN - LVN
LCC
Washington Laredo, Texas05.1993
Skills
- Equipment Assembly
- Inventory Assessments
- Patient Health Information Access
- HIPAA Guideline Adherence
- Patient Medical Histories
- Vital Sign Monitoring
- Caregiving Skills
- Documenting Intake
- Infection Control
- Educating Families
- Personal Hygiene Support
- Care Planning
- Writing Reports
- Intravenous Medications
- Hygiene Support
- Dementia Knowledge and Care
- HIPAA Protocols
- Pneumonia Vaccinations
- Chronic Disease Management
- Call Answering and Assistance
- Wound Care
- Tuberculosis Testing
- Medication Administration
- ADLs Assistance
- Intramuscular Injections
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- Tracheostomy Care
- Monitor IV Fluids
- Counting Narcotics
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Breathing Treatments
- Shift Scheduling
- Training and mentoring
Timeline
ADON
Retama Manor Nursing Home
10.2007 - 02.2017
LVN Floor Nurse
Laredo South Nursing And Rehab
05.2001 - Current
LVN - LVN
LCC
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