Graciela T. Guzman

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Corpus Christi, Texas 78409

361-***-****

OBJECTIVE:

Work in a professional environment and utilize my various skills and training to provide the best service/care to the consumer on a daily basis. Experience new and challenging objectives and to be a positive asset to the community and the company I represent.

EMPLOYMENT HIGHLIGHTS

05/04/2018 - Current: Fulltime LVN. La Mansion Adult Day Care Ctr. 201 N. Upshaw Blvd. Robstown, Texas 78380. Nursing care/supervision for clients at the center.

03/2017-06/2018: PRN LVN Health Screen Tech. Catapult Health 8144 Walnut Hill Ln. Suite 1120 Dallas, Tx 75231 214-***-****. Health Screening for CCISD

02/2017-Current: PRN LVN Detox Nurse. Charlies Recovery Center 5501 IH 37 Corpus Christi, Texas 361-***-****. Administer detox protocol per individual’s need, monitor, provide emergent care as needed, document and other assignements as needed.

12/2015- 9/2016: Corrections LVN, Correct Care Solutions 1283 Murfreeboro Rd. Nashville, TN. Providing direct care, triage, medication administration, documentation, scheduling procedures and/or appointments as needed daily for patients. Supervisor: Gina Armindarez, 361-***-****

12/2010- 11/2015: Corrections LVN NaphCare, Inc. 2090 Columbian Rd. Birmingham, Al. Providing direct care, triage, medication administration, documentation, scheduling procedures and/or appointments as needed daily for patients. Supervisor: Heather Fether, 361-***-****

4/2013- 6/2014: Part-time LVN Texas Adult Day Care Ctr. 3529 Morgan Ave. 78405. Follow state standards and provide medical services as needed and documentation on all current clients. Supervisor: Belinda Rodriguez, 361-***-****

10/2001- 02/2011: Fulltime Nurse for Christus Spohn Memorial Clinics 2606 Hospital Blvd. Corpus Christi, TX. Assisting physicians in treatments and direct patient care, also assisting specialist and/or residents in specialty fields, ob/gyn, plastics, etc. Documentation and administration of medications, educating patients on care and/or medication regimen. Educating patients and family regarding pre-op instructions and post-op care. Traveling to surrounding clinics for assignments. Supervisor: Heriberto Ramos, 361-***-****

1999-2001: Fulltime Tele-Nurse Heart Hospital in Corpus Christi, TX.

Direct care of cardiac patients, assist physicians on rounds, Medicate IM, Oral, IV administrations, documentation of assessments, medication regimens. Assist patients on daily needs. Report/consult with physicians daily regarding patient status. Practice Universal Precautions on a daily basis from patient to patient.

Summer of 1998: Instructor Nurse Aide Program Del Mar College in Corpus Christi, TX

Instruct students on theory and clinic settings to meet college and state standards. One-on-one instruction as needed on clinical and/or theory.

1992-1998: Fulltime LVN Coastal Plains MHMR Corpus Christi, TX

Providing direct and indirect care to clients with challenging disabilities; hearing impaired, speech impediments, wheelchair bound, CP and dual diagnosed.

Intra-disciplinary team member for objectives and long to short-term daily living skills and medical/health goals. Training on goals one-on-one with client and/or staff. Maintaining all medical records for assigned clients to meet State standards. Communicating with medical specialists, guardians, and advocates regarding concerns and/or goals.

1986-1992: Fulltime LVN/Dark Room Tech. Radiology Associates

Providing urgent care as needed, developing fluoroscopic film, ultrasound film, and regular procedures in a timely manner, without exposure. Labeling all films properly with patient information. PRN-Medical Transcriber and Front Office Relief; transcribing all x-ray reports done daily, scheduling, patient registration, filling, phone, fax, computer data entry, and back-up files.

1983-1986: Fulltime Medical Transcriber/LVN Drs. Eckhardt, Sloan, Renfro & Porter

Transcribe on manual electric typewriter all daily physicals, procedures and physician-patient contact via phone and/or office visit. Maintain all medical records, assist physicians with patient care, procedures, medication administration.

EDUCATION

Roy Miller High Diploma 1979 Corpus Christi, TX

Deville Business Medical Transcriber Corpus Christi, TX

DelMar College Nurse Aide 1980 Corpus Christi, TX

DelMar College LVN Graduate 1982 Corpus Christi, TX

Office Skills:

Office multiline phone, paging system, calculator, basic computer skills, filing Emar, TechCare, scheduling, fax, copier, printer, data entry, ekg, oxygen tanks/wall units, digital blood pressure monitors and manual blood pressures, basic office diagnostic lab, diagnostic testing, CPR certified, bilingual, ordering lab and office supplies, medication administration; p.o., IM, SL, SUPP., IV, neb treatments.

To whom it may concern:

I have 35 years’ experience with consumers, patients and medical professionals of various cultures; this experience has instilled in me good communication skills and an opportunity to value the diversity in our community. My past experience gives me the ability to take great strides in performing my job duties with integrity while respecting work ethics. Working alone as well as in a team environment has again given me the opportunity to learn from others and build skills and holding in high regards the needs of the consumer/client and the needs of the employer. I ask that you may consider me your new team member. Thank you for all you do and thank you for your time.

Sincerely,

Graciela T. Guzman, Lvn

361-***-****

References:

Kimberly Salinas 4541 Windows Dr. Corpus Christi, Texas 78413

361-***-**** Corrections Officer

Ramona Garcia 505-***-**** Clinic Nurse

5913 Horizon Corpus Christi, TX 78408

Carol Sutton 2826 St. Felicity Corpus Christi, Texas 78418

361-***-**** Retired Medical Assistant

Nora Juarez 4325 Laura Pl. Corpus Christi, Texas 78411

361-***-**** Property Appraiser in Personal Property Dept.

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