As a Licensed Vocational Nurse currently pursuing my RN, my goal is to provide compassionate, high-quality care while continuing to grow as a nurse. I am committed to advocating for my patients, supporting their families, and making a meaningful difference through teamwork, clinical excellence, and lifelong learning.
Work History
Licensed Vocational Nurse
2 Years 5 Months
Baptist Medical Center | 03.2024 - Current
Provide comprehensive nursing care for adult telemetry patients with acute and chronic medical conditions.
Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and monitor vital signs, communicating changes in condition to interdisciplinary team to ensure timely interventions.
Safely administer oral, injectable, and IV medications while following hospital policies and medication safety protocols.
Administer and monitor total parenteral nutrition (TPN) and maintain PICC lines and central venous catheters using sterile technique.
Perform wound assessments, dressing changes, catheter care, and other nursing procedures while maintaining infection prevention standards.
Provide education to patients and families on medications, disease processes, discharge instructions, and home care needs to enhance understanding and compliance.
Document assessments, interventions, medication administration, and patient progress accurately in Cerner.
Collaborate with physicians, registered nurses, therapists, case managers, and ancillary staff to coordinate individualized patient care.
Prioritize care for multiple patients in fast-paced telemetry environment, ensuring patient safety and quality outcomes through effective time management.
Patient Care Tech
11 Months
Methodist Hospital Stone Oak | 07.2021 - 06.2022
Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, I assisted the nursing staff in providing patient care based on PCT’s skills and training. Obtained and recorded initial and ongoing patient information, including admissions data, vital signs, height and weight, blood pressure, oxygen saturation, blood glucose levels, intake and output, and calorie counts, to support comprehensive patient care. I assisted with mobility by regular turning and positioning, dangling, and ambulating patients. Supported safe and efficient patient transfers to other departments and discharges, ensuring continuity of care. Followed safety and security protocols for patients and employees, including hand hygiene, universal precautions, personal protective equipment usage, and isolation procedures, to maintain a safe healthcare environment.
Assisted nursing staff in delivering patient care and monitoring vital signs.
Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health record systems.
Supported daily activities and comfort measures for patients, enhancing overall experience.
Customer Service
1 Year 2 Months
Harland Clarke | 04.2019 - 06.2020
Assisted customers via inbound calls, providing account information, verifying identities through 3-step verification, changing passwords, and updating emails. Supported multiple projects for various banking institutions while maintaining quality and productivity standards set by project guidelines.
Built positive relationships with customers by providing exceptional customer service.
Provided exceptional customer service, addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
Provided quality customer service to earn satisfaction ratings of [Number]%.
Sales Associate
1 Year 4 Months
James Avery | 11.2017 - 03.2019
Provided customers with tailored sales ideas and options to enhance purchasing experience. I have worked on both POS transactions as well as soldering and special orders. I provided on-the-job training to seasonal hires. Entrusted with high dollar items and displaying latest designs. Also, I volunteered to work extended hours during peak retail times such as holidays and special events. Responded to call lights and anticipated
Assisted customers in selecting products, enhancing overall shopping experience.
Managed inventory levels, ensuring availability of popular items and minimizing stock discrepancies.
Executed sales promotions and visual merchandising strategies to boost customer engagement.
Education
Licensed Vocational Nurse - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing | San Antonio, TX | 09-2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing | San Antonio, TX | 07-2027
Licensed Vocational Nurse at Casa Colina Hospital and Centers for HealthcareLicensed Vocational Nurse at Casa Colina Hospital and Centers for Healthcare