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JOANIE
FIGUEROA
LICENSED VOCATIONAL
NURSE
CONTACT
joaniefigueroa0904@
gmail.com
Sweetwater, TX 79556
SKILLS
• Strong Verbal and Written
Communication Skills
• Collaboration Skills
• Adaptability
• Resilience
• Analytical and Critical Thinking
Skills
• Data entry and review
• Relationship Building Skills
• Organizational Skills
• Decision-Making Skills
• Prioritization Skills
• Strong Leadership Skills
• Ability to Motivate Others
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Highly motivated and results-driven Licensed Vocational Nurse, with 20 years of diverse healthcare experience. Bringing a wealth of knowledge combined with strong interpersonal skills. Proficient at project management, data analysis and entry, creative problem-solving, leadership and team-building skills with a proven track record of delivering optimized processes, increased revenue. Adept at building collaborative relationships with healthcare professionals, families and patients to ensure seamless medical management and adherence, enhancing patient satisfaction and outcomes. Skilled in persuasive communication, effectively advocating for patient needs and facilitating optimal patient care.
EXPERIENCE
December 2022 - May 2025
Pharmacy Coordinator
Lamun-Lusk-Sanchez State Veterans Home, Big Spring, TX
• Work collaboratively with pharmacists, doctors and FNPs with the goal of maintaining an efficient and effective medication regimen for each individual Veteran/resident.
• Managed medication regimens for 150-160 residents.
• Analyzed data trends to identify opportunities for improvement in pharmacy workflow processes.
• Prepared monthly reports on pharmacy operations for management review.
• Assisted in training new employees in company policies and procedures related to pharmacy operations.
• Ordered and purchased pharmaceutical supplies, medical supplies, or drugs, maintaining stock, and storing and handling properly.
• Analyzed prescribing trends to monitor patient compliance and to prevent excessive usage and harmful interactions.
April 2022 - December 2022
Director of Memory Care Unit
Lamun-Lusk-Sanchez State Veterans Home, Big Spring, TX
• Assisted in the interview process, training, monitoring and educating new staff.
• Directed all aspects of project management including planning, staffing, scheduling, monitoring, and reporting.
• Mentored and coached staff members, enabling them to reach their highest potential.
• Demonstrated and supported continuous improvement and growth mindset.
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• Set and implemented strategic goals and initiatives to align company with mission, values, and vision.
• Facilitated open communication between departments to improve collaboration among teams.
May 2017 - May 2022
Office Nurse for Dr. Jairo Bermudez Internal Medicine Rolling Plains Memorial Hospital, Sweetwater, TX
• Maintained accurate documentation of patient histories, medications administered, prescribed, treatments performed, ordered, test results, interpretations, allergies, adverse reactions.
• Maintained a clean and safe environment in the exam rooms to ensure compliance with infection control protocols.
• Communicated effectively with physicians regarding changes in patient condition or response to treatment plans.
• Assessed patient's needs for additional services or referrals to other healthcare providers when necessary.
• Answered telephones inquiries from patients regarding appointment times or general questions about office policies or procedures.
• Developed strong relationships with patients through compassionate communication techniques.
September 2006 - May 2017
LVN- Charge Nurse, Treatment Nurse, MDS Coordinator Daybreak Venture/Sterling Hills (Formerly known as Nolan Nursing and Rehab.), Sweetwater, TX
• Charge Nurse
• MDS Coordinator
• Treatment Nurse
• Medical Records
• Successfully taught a 6-week CNA course (with a 100% State Test Pass Rate).
• Actively participated in team meetings to discuss current cases and plan future strategies.
• Coordinated with other healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care for all patients.
• Maintained accurate documentation of assessment findings, treatments rendered, medication administration records.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized treatment plans that meet the needs of each patient.
• Observed patients, charted, and reported changes in patients' conditions, such as adverse reactions to medication and treatment and taking any necessary action.
• Leveraged wound care expertise to change dressings and monitor for signs of infection.
December 2007 - December 2011
LVN Charge Nurse
Kinder Hearts Pediatric Home Health, Abilene, TX
• One-on-one basis with activities of daily living which included: G-tube feedings, vital signs, medication administration (through G-tube,
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injections, and breathing treatments). Collaborating with ECI, PT, OT, and ST in teaching patient to successfully complete ADLs.
• Through teamwork of all these specialties and myself we successfully taught this patient how to sit up, crawl, walk, communicate, eat by mouth, engage in age-appropriate play.
• This amazing patient continues to defy the odds, attending school, no longer has a G-tube, no longer requires any nursing services, and is THRIVING!
• I am honored to be a steppingstone in this child's life. EDUCATION
June 2005
Associate’s degree in vocational nursing
TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE, TX
REFERENCES
Jairo Bermudez M.D.
Internal Medicine
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Melisa Presley R.N./DNS
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Penny Jones BSN
R.N./MDS Coordinator
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Rosa Best FNP-C
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Bich-Thy Ngo M.D.
Internal Medicine
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CREDENTIALS AND LICENSES
Licensed Vocational Nurse
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