Licensed Vocational Nurse
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Licensed Vocational Nurse with 2.5 years of hands-on nursing experience across diverse healthcare settings, including substance abuse treatment and geriatric care. Backed by over 10 years as a Medical Assistant, with a well-rounded background in pediatrics, geriatrics, lab work, clinical support, and direct patient care. Known for delivering compassionate, high-quality care and adapting quickly to fast-paced environments.
Licensed Vocational Nurse - APC Home Health - Harlingen TX
(2025-06)
Provided patient-centered home health care, including assessments, medication administration, wound care, and daily living support. Educated families, maintained accurate documentation, and collaborated with care teams to ensure continuity and quality of care.
Licensed Vocational Nurse - Upbring Loma Alta - Brownsville TX
(2024-06)
Provided direct patient care, administered medications, performed wound care, and ensured accurate documentation. Supported care planning, patient education, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Responded to DHUC as needed and reported CPS/child-level events appropriately, while maintaining patient safety, compliance, and emotional support.
Remote LVN Position - Nsight - Remote
(2024-05 - 2024-06)
Provided remote monitoring and support for geriatric patients, including virtual assessments, medication management, and care coordination. Collaborated with providers, educated patients and caregivers, and maintained accurate electronic documentation.
Licensed Vocational Nurse - Cameron County Infirmary - Brownsville TX
(2023-11 - 2024-03)
Delivered direct patient care in a county long-term facility, including medication administration, vital sign monitoring, wound care, withdrawal symptom monitoring, emergency care, and ADL support. Collaborated with healthcare teams and ensured accurate documentation and regulatory compliance.
Licensed Vocational Nurse - Outcomes Detox and Recovery - Brownsville TX
(2023-04 - 2023-10)
Provided nursing care in detox and recovery, monitoring withdrawal symptoms using COWS, CIWA, and CIWA-B protocols. Administered medications, performed assessments, documented progress, wound care and educated patients. Collaborated with care teams and responded to emergencies to ensure patient safety and support recovery.
Licensed Vocational Nurse - Brownsville Nursing and Rehab - Brownsville TX
(2023-02 - 2023-04)
Managed nursing staff and coordinated care in a nursing home/rehab setting. Administered medications (including IV), provided wound care and G-tube feedings, monitored patient progress, and ensured regulatory compliance. Supported rehab goals, handled admissions/discharges, and maintained accurate documentation.
Instructor - Rio Grande Valley Vocational Services - La Joya TX
(2021-08 - 2023-02)
Provided instruction and training to high school students in medical assisting skills, including patient care, clinical procedures, medical terminology, phlebotomy, EHR documentation, and office operations. Developed lesson plans tailored for beginner learners and supervised hands-on clinical practice. Assessed student progress to ensure competency and readiness for certification exams.
Created a supportive, engaging learning environment aligned with industry standards and healthcare regulations.
Medical Assistant - Wellmed Central Brownsville - Brownsville TX
(2018-12 - 2021-06)
Provided clinical and administrative support in a geriatric-focused primary care setting. Assisted with patient intake, vital signs, EKGs, and point-of-care testing. Supported providers during exams and procedures, administered vaccinations, and performed routine screenings to support preventive care initiatives.
Maintained accurate electronic health records (EHR), coordinated referrals, and ensured patient education on chronic disease management and wellness practices. Prioritized compassionate care and patient engagement in alignment with WellMed's mission to improve health outcomes for seniors.
Medical Assistant - Antonio M. Diaz JR MD PA - Brownsville TX
(2015-08 - 2018-11)
Provided clinical and administrative support in a family medicine clinic and ORR shelter setting. Assisted physicians with exams and procedures, recorded vital signs, performed screenings, collected lab specimens, and administered medications as directed. Maintained accurate EHR documentation, coordinated referrals, and supported immunization and wellness programs.
Ensured culturally sensitive care and compliance with ORR protocols while helping address the unique needs of children and adolescents in shelter care.
Vocational Nursing - Nursing - Rio Grande Valley College (2021 - 2023)
