Zenaida Cabal
Hialeah,FL
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with extensive experience in sample collection, blood draw, IV insertion and infection control. Maintains composure and makes accurate decisions in fast-paced, unpredictable and stressful environments. History of interfacing seamlessly with doctors, specialized support services, and patients.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN Preoperative Department Supervisor
Strax Aesthetics
Lauderhill, FL
08.2017 - Current
- Duties include obtaining patients vital signs, venipuncture and specimen collection
- Preparing patients preoperatively for elective surgery
- Obtaining proper informed consents and full medical history
- Duties also include supervision of medical assistants and Preoperative Department, including informing surgeons of any and all medical issues pertaining to each surgical patient and make sure proper clearances and diagnostic reports are obtained in order to successfully proceed with desired surgical procedure
- Experience in IV placement
- Wound and Dressing changes.
- Answered patients' calls to determine how to assist.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts.
- Performed routine laboratory tests including urinalysis, blood glucose monitoring and others.
- Prepared equipment for use during treatments such as setting up IV lines or placing catheters correctly according to hospital policies.
- Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications and providing other necessary treatments.
- Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
LPN/Surgical Coordinator
Strax Rejuvenation
Lauderhill, FL
05.2006 - 12.2015
- Duties included obtaining patients vitals, venipuncture, and EKG
- Assisted in the operating room as surgical technologist
- I was in charge of scheduling and coordinating all surgeries with various surgical centers and hospitals
- Made sure all surgical charts were ready for surgery
- Obtaining proper medical clearances when required by the surgeon
- I was also in charge of schedules for over 10 surgeons
- Experience in IV placement.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures.
- Prepared equipment for use during treatments such as setting up IV lines or placing catheters correctly according to hospital policies.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Provided pre- and post-operative nursing care.
Medical Secretary/Assistant
Miami Heart Center
Miami, FL
12.1998 - 07.2004
- As medical secretary my duties were to greet and check in patients, verify insurance and obtain proper authorization when required
- Chart pulling and scheduling of all diagnostic and surgical procedures
- Medical Assistant duties entailed obtaining patients vital signs and venipuncture
- Assist with stress tests, EKG and application of Holter Monitors
- As well as transcription of stress test reports.
- Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments for diagnostic, surgical and consultation services.
- Answered incoming calls in a professional manner and directed them to the appropriate personnel.
- Routed laboratory or diagnostic results to appropriate staff.
- Scheduled laboratory tests, imaging studies and other procedures as requested by the physician.
- Verified patient demographics and insurance information prior to each visit or procedure.
Education
Licensed Practical Nursing -
Mercy Hospital School of Practical Nursing
08.2005
Skills
- Venipuncture
- Ekg
- Wound care
- 70 wpm
- LPN
- Med Surg
- Medical Documentation
- Clinical Documentation
- Physical Assessment
- Samples Collection
- Wound Care
- Family Communication
- Medication Dispensing
- Staff Supervision
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- Vital Signs
- Staff Direction and Task Delegation
- Outpatient Care
- Immunization Administration
- HIPAA Compliance
Certification
PN, 07/01/21, FL
References
Available Upon Request
Timeline
LPN Preoperative Department Supervisor
Strax Aesthetics
08.2017 - Current
LPN/Surgical Coordinator
Strax Rejuvenation
05.2006 - 12.2015
Medical Secretary/Assistant
Miami Heart Center
12.1998 - 07.2004
Licensed Practical Nursing -
Mercy Hospital School of Practical Nursing
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