Virginia Narvaez
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Dedicated Licensed Vocational Nurse with a strong background in patient medication management and vital signs evaluation. Committed to enhancing patient rapport while ensuring compliance with HIPAA standards in all healthcare practices.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Texas Center for Infectious Disease
San Antonio, TX
05.2016 - Current
- Monitored and administered prescribed medications and treatments to ensure compliance with clinical guidelines.
- Conducted regular assessments of vital signs to ensure timely reporting of patient condition changes to healthcare team.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to create tailored care plans that address specific patient needs.
- Facilitated education for patients and families regarding effective disease prevention and health management strategies.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Prevented medication errors by meticulously reviewing physician orders and administering medications as prescribed.
- Promoted patient safety through vigilant monitoring of vital signs and reporting any abnormalities to the appropriate healthcare provider promptly.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Strengthened infection control measures by strictly following hand hygiene protocols and utilizing personal protective equipment when necessary.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
San Antonio State Hospital
San Antonio, TX
01.2012 - 04.2016
- Administered medications and treatments to patients according to established protocols.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes in patient conditions to healthcare team.
- Educated patients and families on disease prevention and health management strategies.
- Administered psychotropic medications as prescribed, monitoring side effects and adjusting dosages as needed under physician guidance.
- Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
- Deescalated agitated patients using verbal interventions before resorting to physical restraints or seclusion when necessary.
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
- Monitored vital signs, nutritional intake and signs and symptoms of complications to report deviations to supervisor.
- Documented clinical observations in electronic medical records, ensuring accuracy while maintaining confidentiality according to HIPAA regulations.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by fostering open communication, teamwork, and mutual respect among colleagues and patients alike.
- Managed challenging patient behaviors with patience and empathy, utilizing therapeutic interventions to help individuals regain control over their emotions.
- Reduced incidents of self-harm by providing appropriate supervision and timely intervention during crisis situations.
Mental Health Worker/Psychiatric Nursing Assistant
San Antonio State Hospital
San Antonio, TX
02.2002 - 01.2012
- Assisted patients in daily activities, maintaining a focus on their safety and overall comfort.
- Executed therapeutic interventions to elevate patient engagement and facilitate progress toward treatment goals.
- Guided new staff through comprehensive training on effective mental health care practices and crisis intervention strategies.
- Enhanced therapeutic settings by promoting clear communication and diligently maintaining established boundaries for client safety and well-being.
- Oversaw client progress and delivered constructive feedback to families and treatment team members.
- Executed regular assessments of patient behavior, documenting changes to enhance clinical decision-making.
Education
Licensed Vocational Nursing - Nursing
St. Philip's College
San Antonio, TXSkills
- Patient medication management
- Compliance with HIPAA standards
- Aging population support
- Vital signs evaluation and documentation
- Patient-centered care
- Diabetes care coordination
- Precision in documentation
- Healthcare assessment techniques
- Enhancing patient rapport
- Comprehensive patient evaluations
- Order transcription
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Texas Center for Infectious Disease
05.2016 - Current
Licensed Vocational Nurse
San Antonio State Hospital
01.2012 - 04.2016
Mental Health Worker/Psychiatric Nursing Assistant
San Antonio State Hospital
02.2002 - 01.2012
Licensed Vocational Nursing - Nursing
St. Philip's College