STEPHANIE J Lozano

*** * ********* **. *****, TX 78577

Phone: 214-***-**** abgu8b@r.postjobfree.com

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Career Objectives

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To obtain a position as a Licensed Vocational Nurse in an acute or sub-acute setting where I can apply my nursing knowledge and skills and continue to develop as a professional nurse.

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Clinical Experience

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Clinical practicum has included experience at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance McAllen TX

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Edinburg Regional Hospital Edinburg, TX in both Pediatrics and Adult Emergency Room and Telemetry floors.

Skill Highlights

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Clinical training

Texas Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

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Accomplishments

Work Experience

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CPR/BLS certified

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Strong clinical judgment

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ACLS certified

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Proficiency with computerized charting

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Strong knowledge of infection control standards

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People person with a great bedside manner

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Medical terminology proficient

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Knowledge of medical terminology

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Venipuncture and blood draw

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Ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines

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Physical assessments

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Drug administration and dosage

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IV drug therapy management

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Feeding assistance

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Foley catheter insertion/removal

Assessment

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Executed full patient assessments, including NG and G tubes. Documentation

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Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation. Collaboration

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Collaborated with physicians to plan and implement patient care. Family Support

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Provided support to families through education on procedures, regimens prevention and care. Patient Care

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Ensured quality control through admissions, assessment, treatment, and referral for a broad range of patients.

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Treated patients suffering from trauma, acute chest pain, respiratory failure, and drug overdoses. Clinical Skills

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Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration. Diagnostic/Ancillary Tests

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Routinely demonstrated medical proficiency by performing EKG's, chemistry analysis, urinalysis and hematology for up to 10 patients per day.

LVN 07/2011 - Current Mollen Immunization Clinic Mcallen, TX Provided patient education. Ensured HIPAA compliance. Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations, and nursing diagnoses.Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented progress of individuals.Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care. Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared them for lab testing.Multi-tasked general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients.

Assistant 02/2007 - 07/2011 Tweaty & Christy Daycare Pharr, Texas Experience caring for children ages 2 months- 13 years in private day care facility.

Planned aged appropriate play activities for children.

CASHIER Sep 09, 2004 - Jul 13, 2006 Phillips 66 McKinney, Texas Ensure that each customer receives outstanding service by providing a friendly environment, which includes greeting and acknowledging every customer, maintaining outstanding standards, solid product knowledge and all other aspects of customer service. Accurately and efficiently ring on registers and accurately maintain all cash and media at the registers.

Certifications

BLS - Basic Life SupportAdvanced Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Licensed Vocational Nurse - State of Texas

Education

LVN: RGV Careers – Vocational Nursing 2011 Pharr, Texas USA

South Texas College Mcallen, Texas USA

Continuing Education - Associate Degree in Nursing with 52 college credits. Expected Graduation year 2012

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