Patient Care Practical Nurse

***********@*****.*** 956-***-**** Los Fresnos, TX *8566

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse with a proven track record at GNC Healthcare Inc., showcasing expertise in medication administration and exceptional patient care. Excelled in collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, enhancing patient outcomes, and demonstrating adaptability and critical thinking. Skilled in HIPAA compliance and proficient in Microsoft Office Suites, embodying responsibility and efficient teamwork.

WORK HISTORY

Licensed Practical Nurse. Harlingen, TX

GNC Healthcare Inc. 06/2023 - Current

Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.

Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.

Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.

Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.

Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.

Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.

Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.

Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.

Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.

Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.

Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.

Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.

Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.

Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.

Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.

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

SKILLS

Medication administration, vital signs monitoring and wound care

Patient assessments and direct patient care

HIPAA compliance, case management and clinical documentation

Staff direction and task delegation

Multi-tasking and prioritization

Certified in CPR/AED

Responsible and dependable

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suites(Work, Excel, PowerPoint)

Collaborated effectively with diverse team members to achieve goals on time

Handle patient inquiries with professionalism and efficiency

EDUCATION

Valley Grande Institute

Weslaco, TX

03/2023

Associate Degree in Nursing: Nursing

CERTIFICATIONS

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - Texas Board of Nursing.

LANGUAGES

English

Professional Working

Spanish

Professional Working

Anel Carapia

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