Licensed Practical Nurse

SG

STACY GUTIERREZ

**************@*****.*** 601-***-**** Mount Olive, Mississippi 39119

Patient-oriented nursing professional with over 20 years of hands-on experience in delivering quality direct and indirect patient care to individuals in a verity of healthcare settings. Skillfully completes tasks and fosters relationships with patients, caregivers and coworkers to drive patient care goals and advance nursing philosophies. Experienced LVN/LPN well-versed in performing triage and collecting accurate detailed intake information. Good communicator with organized nature and strong prioritization and multitasking skills. Sound judgment, caring nature and superior work ethic. Samples Collection

Patient Triaging

Multi-Tasking and Prioritization

Healthcare Platforms

Specimen Collection

Physical Stamina

Procedure Explanation

Medication Administration

Intravenous Medications

Activities of Daily Living ADLs

Wound Dressing

Patient Observation

Care Planning and Modifications

Examination and Test Preparation

Needs Assessment

Conflict Resolution

Performance Monitoring

Staff Supervision

Epic Systems

Vital Signs Recording

Call Answering and Assistance

Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration

Intravenous Therapy and Blood Withdrawal Certification Treatment Room Preparation

Time Management

Infection Control

In-Home Care

First Aid and CPR certified

HIPAA Compliance

Medical Paperwork Processing

Dementia Knowledge and Care

Inventory Assessment

Attention to Detail

Responsible and Dependable

Administrative Functions

Strong Clinical Judgment

MANDT specialty training for deesculation in the

workplace

Wound care

Ventilator use and monitoring

GI tube feedings and med administration in pediatric patients

Phlebotomy

MDS coordinator

Boswell Regional Center Mendenhall, MS

LVN/LPN

05/2022 - Current

Worked with registered nurses to deliver comprehensive, high-quality care to IDD/ICF patients.

Specialty MANDT Training for deescalation in the work place. Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions. Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.

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

Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns. Summary

Skills

Experience

Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes. Kept EHR using TIER platform updated with patients' vital statistics, tracking metrics and observations about behaviors or responses. Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.

Administered prescribed medications and monitored effectiveness Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.

Family Healthcare Clinic, Inc. Monticello,

MS

LVN/LPN Charge Nurse

06/2018 - 05/2022

Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.

Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance that meets the patients needs for continuum care Specialty referrals

Prior authorizations

Patient assistant forms for the lower socioeconomic populations EKG

Phlebotomy, urine samples, wound cultures, blood glucose monitoring, A1c

Traige, patient history and family history

Phone triage for telehealth appointments

Immunizations to children and adult populations

School/work physicals

Assisit physician with in office procedures

Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.

Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.

Kept EHR updated with patients' vital statistics, using eClinical system Lakeview Assisted Living Mendenhall,

MS

LVN/LPN Charge Nurse

04/2015 - 05/2018

Met with administrator to discuss patient care status, issues and information.

Educated patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment and disease prevention.

Assessed and assisted patients with diverse range and comorbid chronic diagnoses.

Organized and delegated tasks during rapid response and high-pressure code situations.

Supported physicians and consultants with tests and procedures. Coordinated and performed patient admissions, transfers and discharges. Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.

Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.

Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.

Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.

Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.

National Nursing And Rehab Corpus

Christi, TX

LVN/LPN, Private Duty

02/2011 - 04/2014

Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.

Assisted with patients' nutritional needs by setting up self-feeding assistance or directly feeding individuals with severely limited mobility. Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies. Worked with registered nurses to deliver comprehensive, high-quality care to pediatric patients in a home or school setting. Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.

Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers. Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns. Facilitated medication management and monitored for side effects or allergic reactions.

Specialty training using ventalators, trachostomy care, and GI tube care and feedings.

Recorded care information accurately and completely in electronic data systems or paper.

River Ridge Nursing and Rehabilitation

Corpus Christi, TX

LVN/LPN Charge Nurse

03/2009 - 01/2011

Met with administrator to discuss patient care status, issues and information.

Educated patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment and disease prevention.

Coordinated, tasked and supervised nurses and ancillary staff based on staffing requirements.

Audited patient charts in real-time, verifying accuracy and completion of information.

Reviewed staffing patterns and census of nursing units, meeting staffing needs and budgetary controls.

Assessed and assisted patients with diverse range and comorbid chronic diagnoses.

Organized and delegated tasks during rapid response and high-pressure code situations.

Supported physicians and consultants with tests and procedures. Oversaw medication administration, monitored distribution and documented responses.

Advised, coached and mentored experienced and student nurses on medical issues, crisis management and appropriate nursing interventions. Directed unit staff and promoted quality care for diverse patients. Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.

Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.

Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.

Del Mar College Corpus Christi, TX

LVN/LPN in Nursing

05/2000

Education and Training

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