Skills

Work History

Adria De La Garza

Licensed Practical Nurse

Los Lunas, NM 87031

505-***-****

adwxhm@r.postjobfree.com

Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds. Bilingual~ Fluent in English and Spanish

Computer skills

Problem solving

Flexibility

2020-11 - Current Licensed Practical Nurse

Valencia County Detention Center, Los Lunas, NM

Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, and chronic disease self-management.

Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences. Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.

Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician. Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms. Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities. Administration of medication to include detox protocols. 2021-01 - 2022-04 Licensed Practical Nurse

The Rio At Las Estancias, Albuquerque, NM

Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures. Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.

Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations. Education

Certifications

Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.

Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients. Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges. Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.

Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications. 2018-05 - 2019-08 Licensed Practical Nurse: Licensed Practical Nurse Santa Fe Community College - Santa Fe, NM

CPR