Yvonne Estrada
Ascension Providence
Waco,TX
1
Language
16
years of professional experience
Compassionate Licensed Vocational Nurse experienced in medication administration, clinical judgment, and patient care. Advocated for patient needs while ensuring HIPAA compliance and accurate documentation, effectively triaging patients and performing essential procedures such as wound care. Delivered skilled care to diverse populations through strong communication, prioritization, and multitasking abilities.
Work History
Licensed Vocational Nurse
15 Years 7 Months- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal care and safety.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop comprehensive care plans for diverse patient populations.
- Conducted routine assessments and documented patient progress in electronic health records accurately.
- Prevented medication errors by meticulously reviewing physician orders and administering medications as prescribed.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Advocated for patients'' needs effectively, working closely with healthcare providers to develop and implement appropriate care plans.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Assisted physicians during examinations and procedures, ensuring safe practices were maintained throughout each encounter.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Safeguarded patient confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA regulations and maintaining secure medical records.
Licensed Vocational Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse, Triage
15 Years 7 Months- Assisted in developing individualized care plans, focusing on patient-centered outcomes and quality improvement.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient care delivery and streamline workflows.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
Education
LVN - Nursing
- 3.8 GPA
Data Entry/Clerk Typist - Data Entry
- Awarded Perfect Attendance
Skills
Medication administration
Clinical judgment
Clinical documentation
Documentation accuracy
Workflow optimization
Healthcare software proficiency
Vital signs monitoring
Patient care
Patient triaging
Screening and triaging
Reporting and documentation
Patient documentation
Multi-tasking and prioritization
HIPAA compliance
Multitasking and prioritization
Charting and recording
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Ascension Providence
01.2011 - CurrentRead More
Licensed Vocational Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse, Triage
Ascension Providence
01.2011 - CurrentRead More
McLennan Community College
LVN from Nursing
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Four-C College
Data Entry/Clerk Typist from Data Entry
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