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Zaida Flores

Hidalgo,TX

Summary

Dynamic Licensed Vocational Nurse with extensive experience at Nurses That Care, excelling in medication administration and compassionate patient care. Proven ability to enhance treatment outcomes through effective patient education and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. Committed to maintaining HIPAA compliance and fostering a positive work environment, ensuring optimal care delivery and patient satisfaction.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Licensed Vocational Nurse QA/Field Nurse as Needed

Nurses That Care
2018 - Current
  • 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.
  • Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Served as a liaison between physicians, patients, and family members, facilitating clear communication of treatment plans and progress updates.
  • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
  • Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
  • Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
  • Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
  • Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
  • Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.

PAS Supervisor

Nurser That Care
2001 - Current
  • Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
  • Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
  • Promoted a culture of continuous improvement within the organization by actively participating in quality assurance initiatives and recommending new strategies for enhancing service delivery.
  • Optimized resource allocation by analyzing patient needs and assigning staff members accordingly.
  • Exceeded patient care quality expectations by implementing evidence-based practices and regularly monitoring outcomes to identify areas for improvement.
  • Demonstrated strong leadership skills by effectively managing high-stress situations while maintaining a calm demeanor, fostering trust and respect from both patients and staff alike.
  • Maintained strict adherence to state regulations, industry standards, and organizational policies regarding patient care provision and documentation practices.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans that addressed individual patient needs and preferences.
  • Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to refine overall care strategies for optimal patient outcomes.
  • Addressed any personnel issues swiftly yet compassionately, upholding a positive work culture that promoted mutual respect among colleagues.
  • Managed scheduling and staffing needs to ensure appropriate coverage for all shifts, prioritizing patient safety and quality of care.
  • Regularly reviewed employee performance metrics, identifying areas for improvement and developing targeted action plans accordingly.
  • Enhanced staff proficiency through regular training sessions and performance evaluations.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.

Education

Vocational Nurse - Nursing

South Texas College
McAllen, TX
08-1996

Skills

  • Geriatric care
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Patient education
  • Patient assessment
  • Healthcare software proficiency
  • Treatment plan implementation
  • Treatment outcome monitoring
  • Reporting and documentation
  • Patient and family communication

Timeline

Licensed Vocational Nurse QA/Field Nurse as Needed

Nurses That Care
2018 - Current

PAS Supervisor

Nurser That Care
2001 - Current

Vocational Nurse - Nursing

South Texas College

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