elda rodriguez

Experienced LVN with 14 years working as an LVN.

Relevant Experience and Employers:

Charles Ike Austin, MD & Mario Anzaldua Family Practice

1109 Pamela Drive

Mission, Texas 78572

(Medical Assistant) 1985 to 1993

Vital Signs, Staple/Stitch Removal, Phlebotomy and lab testing.  Assisting MD with toe nail extractions, minor surgeries, circumcisions, vasectomies, wound cares, medication refills, and returning calls. Placement of EKG’s, 24 hour holter monitors.  Ear lavage, comprehensive history taking.  Patient teaching of disease process. Administration of immunizations both intramuscular and subcutaneous. Billing and Posting, and scheduling. Proper and timely medical documentation.

La Joya ISD ( Nurse Assistant)  1993 to 1999 

P O Drawer J

La Joya, Texas  78560

Vital Signs, immunization record keeping, medication administration both oral and inhaled, and administration of  PPD immunizations.  Teachings on hand hygiene and nutrition.  Proper and timely medical documentation.

 Luis P. Bay MD  Internal Medicine 

1301 E Ridge Rd Ste B

McAllen, Texas 78501

(Medical Assistant) 1999 to 2008

Vital Signs, Staple/Stitch Removal, Phlebotomy and lab testing.  Assisting MD with wound cares, medication refills, and returning calls. Placement of EKG’s, 24 hour holter monitors.  Comprehensive history taking.  Patient teaching of disease process. Administration of immunizations both intramuscular and subcutaneous. Billing, Posting, and scheduling.  Proper and timely medical documentation.

 San Antonio College of Medical & Dental Assistant 

1500 S Jackson Rd

McAllen, Texas 78503

(Instructor) 2003 to 2006 (Part Time Evening)

Instructing of the following:  Laboratory, Anatomy and Physiology, Nutrition, Pharmacology, Clerical/Coding and Grading.

 Palm Valley Health Care

119 E Canton Rdq

Edinburg, Texas  78539

  (Field LVN)  2008 to 2010

Wound care ( Wound Vac‘s, wet to dry, dry to dry, packing, irrigations) for diabetic and pressure ulcers, stasis ulcers, infected wounds, chronic wounds, and traumatic wounds.  Total head to toe body assessments, vital signs, IV administration, Phlebotomy, teachings R/T disease process, reporting abnormalities to MD/RN, teachings on new/changed/discontinued medications and interactions, up dating medication list. Proper and timely medical documentation.  Vital Signs, Staple/Stitch Removal, Phlebotomy and lab testing.  Notifying physician and RN of abnormalities in a timely manner and writing orders after reading back order.

Alpha Care Home Health

120 E Nolana Ave

McAllen, Texas 78504

  (Quality Assurance/Field LVN) 2010 to 2011

Wound care ( Wound Vac‘s, wet to dry, dry to dry, packing, irrigations) for diabetic and pressure ulcers, stasis ulcers, infected wounds, chronic wounds, and traumatic wounds.  Total head to toe body assessments, vital signs, IV administration, Phlebotomy, teachings R/T disease process, reporting abnormalities to MD/RN, teachings on new/changed/discontinued medications and interactions, up dating medication list. Proper and timely medical documentation. Quality Assurance of medical records. Vital Signs, Staple/Stitch Removal, Phlebotomy and lab testing. Notifying physician and RN of abnormalities in a timely manner and writing orders after reading back order.

 Presidente Home Care

405 N Main 

McAllen, Texas 78501 

(Field LVN)  2011 to 2015

Wound care ( Wound Vac‘s, wet to dry, dry to dry, packing, irrigations) for diabetic and pressure ulcers, stasis ulcers, infected wounds, chronic wounds, and traumatic wounds.  Total head to toe body assessments, vital signs, IV administration, Phlebotomy, teachings R/T disease process, reporting abnormalities to MD/RN, teachings on new/changed/discontinued medications and interactions, up dating medication list. Medical record keeping. Proper and timely medical documentation. Vital Signs, Staple/Stitch Removal, Phlebotomy and lab testing.  Notifying physician and RN of abnormalities in a timely manner and writing orders after reading back order.

Harris County Sheriff’s Office

1200 Baker St

Houston, Texas  77002

 (Clinic Nurse) 11/12/2015 to 10/28/2017Wound care ( Wound Vac‘s, wet to dry, dry to dry, packing, irrigations) for diabetic and pressure ulcers, stasis ulcers, infected wounds, chronic wounds, and traumatic wounds.  Total head to toe body assessments, vital signs, IV administration, teaching R/T disease process, reporting abnormalities to MD/RN, teachings on new/changed/discontinued medications and interactions, delivering mediation to inmates on each floor. Electronic Medical Record use. Proper and timely medical documentation. Vital Signs, Staple/Stitch Removal, Phlebotomy.  Notifying physician and RN of abnormalities in a timely manner and writing orders after reading back order. Setting up appointments and referrals. Working one to one with MD.

 Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office

701 El Cibolo Rd

Edinburg, Texas 78540

Clinic Nurse. 10/30/2017 to Present

Wound care ( Wound Vac‘s, wet to dry, dry to dry, packing, irrigations) for diabetic and pressure ulcers, stasis ulcers, infected wounds, chronic wounds, and traumatic wounds.  Total head to toe body assessments, vital signs, IV administration, teaching R/T disease process, reporting abnormalities to MD/RN, teachings on new/changed/discontinued medications and interactions, delivering mediation to inmates on each floor. Electronic Medical Record use. Proper and timely medical documentation. Vital Signs, Staple/Stitch Removal, Phlebotomy.  Notifying physician and RN of abnormalities in a timely manner and writing orders after reading back order. Setting up appointments and referrals. Working one to one with MD.

Objective

Dedicated Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) with specialty experience in medication administration and wound care.

Reliable, ethical healthcare provider with ability to stay calm and intervene during crisis, and to collaborate on multidisciplinary teams.

Proven ability to build positive relationships with patients, family members, physicians, and other medical professionals.

Qualifications

I am an experienced nurse, who is bi-lingual with interpersonal communication skills, that enjoys caring for the ill.

Education

Valley Grande Institute, graduated in July 2008 with a Graduate Vocational Nurse Diploma, passed my boards exam in August 2008.

STCC, graduated in May 1999, with an Associates Degree in Health Information Technology.

San Antonio College of Medical & Dental Assistants, graduated in February 1986 with a Medical Assistant Diploma.

Mission High School, graduated in 1980, with a high school diploma.