Proficient LVN bilingual in english and spanish with over 2 years of experience in pediatric and adult centered care with recent experience in correctional nursing and Emergency Response Shelters. Strong organizational and operational skills necessary to facilitate patient care needs in a variety of settings. Compassionate, caring, detail oriented, and dedicated to helping patients achieve their personal highest level of wellness utilization.
Skills
Nursing Intervention and critical thinking
CPR Certification
Wound Care
Sterilization and Sanitation
Patient teaching
Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
Medication administration
Examination and Test Preparation
Intravenous Medications
Immunizations and Vaccinations
Patient Positioning and Transporting
Proper Trach/vent settings for maintenance for patient
Measure vital signs
KanTime Software
Gastrostomy Button care
Maintaining Feeding Pumps
Work History
Mental Health Tech/Emergency Response Shelter, 10/2022 - 11/2022 Accentcare – , , Chicago, IL
worked with adults,children and family units needing medical care to relieve anxiety to promote positive outcomes.
Engaged with colleagues in treatment team meetings to promote positive patient treatment outcomes.
Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
Participated in continuous quality improvement and performance improvement activities to enhance effectiveness and increase knowledge.
Treated clients and families with respect and dignity.
Administration of Covid-19 vaccine, and observation as per CDC guidelines to children,adults and geriatric patients.
Reviewed patient applications, including allergies, and immunization status.
Used AlertISS to chart patients’ vaccine administration to update records with data according to CDC.
Vaccines drawn up at vaccine table as per CDC guidelines and released to appropriate personnel with correct documentation.
Set up testing site and gathering required provided supplies.
Explain to each client, reason for testing, the procedure, and answer questions.
Label specimen collection cards with client ID.
Wear required Personal Protective Equipment (provided).
Collect the anterior nasal specimen and follow testing guidelines.
Consistently read the test cards 15 minutes following collection.
Sanitize worksheet after each client; disinfect workspace at end of testing session; dispose of hazardous waste and store supplies; notify supervising staff of need to restock supplies.
Correctional LPN, 03/2022 - 08/2022 Aveanna Healthcare – , , La Grange, KY
Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Stabilized prisoners suffering from falls, stab wounds or other injuries prior to hospital transfer.
Administered controlled narcotics, maintained IVs and performed catheterizations.
Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
Complied with all security regulations within prison system and administered care in safest possible environment.
Cared for patients in 45,80,and 100-bed units, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.
Administered medications to over 100 patients and monitored response to medications.
Used Microsoft Word, KOMS, EOMIS and other software tools to create documents and other communications
Licensed Vocational Nurse, Private Duty, 12/2021 - Current Stepping Stones Home Care Services – , , Rio Grande City, TX
Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervisors.
Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Administered medication as directed by physician.
Administered controlled medications, performed in and out catheterizations.
Enforcing Infection control protocols.
Helped high acuity care patient with bathing, dressing, feeding and other daily living activities. Cleaned g-button site, trach ostomy care, and monitored seizure activity.
Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
Managed appointment calendar for scans, lab tests, and evaluations.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Changed dressings, bandages and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
Licensed Vocational Nurse, Private Duty, 04/2020 - 01/2022 Company Name – , ,
Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervisors.
Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Administered medication as directed by physician.
Administered controlled medications, performed in and out catheterizations.
Enforcing Infection control protocols.
Helped high acuity patient with bathing, dressing, feeding and other daily living activities. Cleaned g-button site, trach ostomy care, and monitored seizure activity.
Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Education
Vocational Nursing : , Expected in 02/2020 - Rio Grande Valley College - Pharr, TX, GPA:
Certified Nurse Assistant Program: , Expected in 10/2018 - Rio Grande Valley College - Pharr, TX, GPA:
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