Crystal Barrera, LVN
**** ***** *** *******, ** *8239
***********@*****.***
OBJECTIVE:
Seeking a full time position as an Licensed Vocational Nurse.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Bilingual-fluent in English and Spanish
10 years of nursing experience working as an LVN in a variety of outpatient settings
Experience with EMR charting (CPRS/Vista, Centricity, ATHENA, LightningStep)
Strive to understand patient’s needs and concerns from their perspective.
Advocate for client’s rights. Outstanding work ethic. Exemplary clinical and interpersonal skills.
Fast learner, eager for new challenges.
EDUCATION:
Career Point College San Antonio, TX Graduated May 2012 Diploma
Kaplan College San Antonio, TX Graduated Apr 2008 Diploma
GW Brackenridge San Antonio, TX Graduated June 2004 Diploma
LICENSURE:
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Registered Medical Assistant
CPR/BLS
IV/PICC Certification
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:
Helping Hands of San Antonio - Home Care Provider San Antonio, TX.
(21 hrs/wk) 07/2022-Present
Independently provide safe and direct patient care in patient home. Responsibilities include assisting patient with daily activities per job description. Cook. Clean. Dust. Transport patient to & from medical appointment PRN.
San Antonio Recovery Center – LVN San Antonio, TX
(40hrs/wk) 12/2021 – 06/2022
Independently provide safe and direct care to substance abuse/ETOH client population.
Responsible for CIWA/COWS assessments every 4 hrs per Detox protocol.
Performed blood pressure monitoring and medication administration.
Experienced in taking patients medical histories and vitals signs.
Performed admission assessments new clientele.
Communication with providers PRN
Gonzaba Medical Group/Endocrinology – LVN San Antonio, TX
(40hrs/wk) 07/2017 – 6/2021
Provided safe, direct patient care in an outpatient setting to an elderly and diabetic population.
Responsible for nurse triage calls which consisted of acute illnesses and medication refill
Performed nurse visits independently for blood pressure monitoring and medication administration
Experienced in taking patients medical histories and vital signs as well as performing venipuncture, administering medications (orally, IM, SC, nebulizer treatments) and provided treatments per provider’s orders
Scheduled patients appointments per patients needs.
CRAssociates-LVN, San Antonio, TX (40hrs/wk) 11/2012- 06/2021
Responsible for answering phone call and scheduling appointments
Check patients in/out for appointments in a timely manner
Responsible for obtaining preclinic/ancillary lab for management of health conditions
CRAssociates-MA, San Antonio, TX (40hrs/wk) 10/2008-11/2012
Responsible for answering phone call and scheduling appointments
Check patients in/out for appointments in a timely manner
Responsible for obtaining preclinic/ancillary lab for management of health conditions
Gruesbeck Medical, Medical Assistant, San Antonio, TX (40hrs/wk) 05/2008-10/2008
Responsible for administration of vaccination as per provider’s order for preventive care.
Medication administration via different routes (oral/inhaled/IM/SC)
Responsible for private insurance account verification and billing information in preparation for appointment
Independently performed vital signs, eye screening, ear check and scheduled vaccination for sports physicals
REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST