Karen Barreras
***** *** **** **** **., El Paso, TX 79938
OBJECTIVE: Seeking a position in an agency where my experience and work ethic will be fully utilized.
CAREER PROFILE:
Proven record of reliability and responsibility.
Strong analytical skills, capable of assessing conditions and implementing appropriate interventions.
Possess sensitivity to meet diverse needs in varied situations.
Developed rapport with patients/families, staff and physicians.
Relate well to people from a variety of cultures.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Mesa Hills Residence, El Paso, TX / March 2016- Present
LVN nurse. Monitoring/recording patient’s status such as vital signs, blood sugars, blood pressure, performing neuro checks when needed and reporting changes to health provider.
Wound care treatment as ordered by MD.
IV Therapy.
HIPPA compliant.
Provided quality patient care.
Performed clinical tasks according to facility policies and procedures.
Assisted patient and family members with disease process education.
Regent Care Center, El Paso TX/ March 2016- May 2016
LVN charge nurse/Baylor
Monitoring/recording/ reporting patient’s status and changes.
Wound treatment performed as ordered.
IV therapy. GT feedings.
HIPPA complaint. Provided quality patient care.
Southern Homecare Inc., El Paso, TX/ April 2011-December 2013
LVN field nurse/ Intake Case manager
Patient care/ assess patients at home.
Wound care treatment as ordered by MD. IV Therapy at home. Blood draw at home.
Trained with KCI and Medella wound vac machines.
Provided quality patient care. Education of patient/family on disease process and medications.
Medication reconciliation at home. Monitor, record and report any changes on patient status to health provider.
Managed confidential patient files. Created orders as per MD, completed notes on a timely manner.
Provide all documentation as per facility policies.
EDUCATION:
Vista College 2011 LVN program completed
CERTIFICATION:
LVN license, Texas. BLS certification.