Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Team Select Home Health
San Antonio, TX
05.2023 - Current
Responsible for enteral equipment and feeding of a seven year old female with Trisomy 8; G-tube placement and verification, enteral medicine administration, residual assessment and feed administration
Assessment of all body systems from head to toe with targeted system assessments based on changing health status
Oversee adjunct therapies and providers, including physical, occupational and speech therapies
Coordinate care between patient and healthcare providers
Provide education to patient/family and other care providers as needed to promote supportive environment.
Prioritize care and treatments based on assessment information and document accordingly
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Amedisys Hospice Care
San Antonio, TX
06.2023 - 02.2024
Managed patient care through closely monitoring all vital signs (respirations, temperature, blood pressure, oxygen, pulse) and pain level; saw approximately 5-7 patients per day
Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate end-of-life care and symptom management
Proactively addressed potential crises by anticipating needs and communicating concerns with interdisciplinary team members.
Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions
Coordinated with physicians to adjust medications as needed for optimal palliative care outcomes
Licensed Vocational Nurse
University Health System - Juvenile Corrections
San Antonio, TX
10.2020 - 02.2023
Conducted thorough intake assessments for new inmates to identify immediate health concerns and address accordingly
Improved inmate safety through continuous monitoring, swift identification of health issues, and prompt interventions
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans that addressed the physical, mental, and emotional needs of each inmate (psychiatry and family medicine)
Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities
Ensured proper administration of medications, vaccinations, and treatments in compliance with facility policies and procedures; medication pass 3x per day with approximately 25-40 juveniles
Facilitated timely medical treatments for inmates by coordinating with physicians and other healthcare professionals
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
San Antonio, TX
12.2023
No Degree - License of Vocational Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
San Antonio, TX
06.2020
High School Diploma -
Floresville High School
Floresville, TX
06.2013
Skills
Medication and IV administration
Medication Administration
Direct Patient Care
Patient Assessments
Home Health Care
Geriatric Nursing
Hospice and palliative care
Performing EKGs
Team Coordination
Medication Distribution
Mental Health Nursing
Feeding pumps understanding
Certification
Licensed Vocational Nurse - June 2020 - Current
AHA Basic Life Support (CPR) - Issued: 11/12/2022 - Expires: 11/2024
IV Certification (Picc's By Vic) - Issued: 05/2023 - Expires: 05/24