lVN

ANGELICA AGUIRRE

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ANGELICA AGUIRRE

*** ********** **., *** ****, TX 78589 · 956-***-****

**.************@*****.*** ·

Dedicated LVN who can bring dedication and energy to the task of providing comprehensive patient care and providing a comfortable patient environment. Skilled at monitoring, coordinating with Dr’s to provide patient care and completing patient status assessments he along with DR’S orders provided in a timely manner. specialize in coordinating between families and patients to facilitate communication and optimized care.

Experience

LVN Charge Nurse

LVN Charge Nurse

Retama Manor Nursing Center - McAllen, TX

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AFebruary 2018. to November 2020

Record patients’ medical records and monitor vital signs.

Supervising nursing staff and monitoring their needs.

vaCoordinating daily administrative duties, including schedules, nursing assignments and patient care.

Overseeing patient admissions, transfers and discharges.

Mentoring and training new staff and providing support and guidance to all staff members.

Monitoring medical charts and providing compassionate care and assistance to patients and families.

Communicating with doctors and administrators and communicating any protocol changes to staff.

Ensuring compliance with all health and safety regulations.

Recording and maintaining accurate reports.

Identifying issues or emergencies and responding in a calm and efficient manner.

DECEMBER 2020 to AUGUST 2022

WINDSOR ATRIUM HARLINGEN

LVN CHARGE NURSE

accountable for the nursing care function, activities and development of the Certified Nursing Assistants in the unit.

Assessed resident's condition upon admission and daily thereafter. Participated in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the plan of care.

Communicated the patient's condition to the physician. Noted and carried out physician orders.

Administered medications and treatments as ordered by the physician following facility protocol. Accountable for maintaining accurate narcotic count every shift.

Responsible for maintaining documentation, which reflects health care needs of every patient, care and treatment provided, patient's response to care and treatment, and patient disposition

2020 to 2024

WESLACO NURSING AND REHAB, WESLACO,TX

(TRANSFERRED FROM WINDSOR ATRIUM TO WESLACO)

LVN CHARGE NURSE

provide healthcare services to adults and elderly patients diagnosed with chronic/terminal conditions, convalescing from surgical procedures or recovering from serious illnesses and injuries

Followed rehabilitation and treatment plans to accelerate patient recovery; minimize pain, discomfort, infections and complications, and optimize patient outcomes.

Assessed, monitored and documented patient progress, symptoms and vital signs on each visit.

Educated clients and their families on the safe treatments of injuries, illnesses and conditions

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2009 – 2010

MEDICAL ASSISTANT, DR. Igoa’s office

Process an average of 500 patients on a weekly basis for a fast-paced general practice.

Maintain open lines of communication between patients, physician, staff, and laboratory personnel.

Strong organizational abilities

Demonstrating quality communications skills and client/patient service.

Able to interact effectively and in a supportive manner with persons of all ages and backgrounds.

Strong ability to work well under pressure and to work accurately and efficiently. Extensive computer knowledge, Medisoft, Microsoft Excel, and Word, 40 WPM.

Very good telephone skills and etiquette.

Bi-Lingual communicator with excellent organizational, time management, and follow through skills.

Greeted patients and agency visitors; directed all people to the appropriate location and services.

Courteous, polite and helpful to the public and clients at all times when representing the dooctor.

Respeicted and maintained privacy and dignity of agency clients; assured client confidentiality at all times.

Provided efficient and professional telephone services; transferred calls according to established protocols.

Administer medication samples to patients and coordinate daily pharmaceutical-related matters to verify and expedite a high volume of prescription orders.

Assisting patients in accurately completing appropriate forms, and document all information according to protocols.

Scheduled appointments for patients according to established procedures.

Maintained forms, charts and office supplies required for front desk activities.

2007 – 2009

medical assistant, ashley pediatrics

Interview patients, measure vital signs, such as pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height, and record information on patients' charts.

Prepare treatment rooms for examination of patients.

Take patients to designated rooms and position instruments and equipment where needed.

Hand instruments and materials to the doctor as directed, as well as cleaning and sterilizing all instruments.

Operate electrocardiographs (EKG), and other equipment to administer routine diagnostic tests or call medical facilities or departments to schedule patients for tests.

Give treatments, administer medication to patients as directed from the doctor, physicals, stitching and perform routine laboratory tests.

Schedule appointments, filling, receive money for bills, keep x ray and other medical records, perform secretarial tasks, verifying patient insurance eligibility &

Authorizations and complete insurance forms.

Key data into the computer to maintain office and patient records, maintaining patient charts, and scheduling appointments for office.

Keep billing records, enter financial transactions into bookkeeping ledgers, and compute and mail monthly statements to patients.

Performing venipuncture, IM, TB testing and administrating other vaccines, PKU, CBC and finger sticks on adults & children.

Education

November 2017

LVN, RGV College

May 2007

Medical Assistant, SWS College

Skills

Great ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to clients and other employees of the organization.

Uncommon ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

Strong ability to communicate effectively and clearly (both written and oral communication whether in English or Spanish).

Knowledge with trach patients

AED defibrillator

Ability to lift up to 60 pounds and push up to 200 pounds on wheels.

CPR CERTIFIED

Phlebotomy

KNOWLEDGE WITH PCC SOFTWARE

Excellent vision which is necessary to read written materials, computer screens, registration forms and other clinic documents.

Great manual dexterity; ability to reach above the shoulder level to work; bend, squat, sit, stand, stoop, crouch, reach, kneel, twist, and turn.

Demonstrated ability to work in a busy clinic and multi-program environment.

Clinical Experience as LVN

Solara Hospital: Preceptorship nurseMcallen, TX

Windsor Arbor View: Clinical practicumEdinburg, TX

Edinburg Nursing & Rehab center: Clinical practicum

Participated on a healthcare team to plan and provide quality care for the patients.

Provided bedside care and clinical documentation.

Administered medications (oral, peg and IV) as prescribed per Physicians orders.

Assisted and monitored the patient's status and provided personal care.

Interacted with patients and families to promote a safe and supportive environment.

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