Olivia Zenger

Licensed Vocational Nurse with over 9 years of dedicated nursing experience, built upon a comprehensive career spanning over 15 years within the healthcare sector. Proven track record of delivering personalized and compassionate care across a variety of healthcare environments. Committed to advancing patient care workflows, maintain strict compliance with healthcare standards, and focusing on the entirety of the patient while upholding the highest level of dignity and care.

LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE - Evoke Wellness/ Texas Helps - San Marcos, Texas

(2026-01 - 2026-05)

Facilitated comprehensive nursing care within a high acuity behavioral health and medical detoxification setting

• Served as the central communication liaison between clients, therapists, medical team, case management, discharge, housing, insurance, pharmacy, and state programs
• Managed admission process, assessments, substance use intake screening
• Safely administered and tracked detoxification protocols utilizing CIWAS and COWS, tapered regimens, routine medications, withdrawal symptoms and therapeutic efficacy

LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE/ RESOURCE NURSE - The Marbridge Foundation/ Villa - Manchaca, Texas

(2022-12 - 2026-01)

Delivered specialized care to 92 IDD residents, ensuring respect and quality

• Coordinated updates, medications, therapies and wound care with physicians for optimal results
• Spearheaded staff development programs- introduced novel approaches to boost team efficiency and interdepartmental collaboration
• Fostered interdepartmental communication to enhance resident care. Mentored new nurses and nursing students, promoting a culture of continuous learning and skill development

LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE - WellMed/ University of Incarnate Word / Care Choice of Boerne, Provenir Healthcare - San Antonio, Texas

(2021-03 - 2023-03)

• Expertly screened specimens, ensuring accurate testing processes
• Led COVID-19 vaccination efforts in San Antonio, managing high-demand situations and ensuring efficient distribution to community members
• Spearheaded LVN operations in a 53-bed facility, optimizing patient care workflows and fostering a collaborative healthcare environment

LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE- WEEKEND SUPERVISOR - Blue Skies of Texas- Freedom House Alzheimer's facility

(2018-11 - 2021-06)

Led compassionate care for 72 memory care residents, ensuring dignified treatment and transparent communication with sponsors

• Facilitated accurate medication and treatment administrations
• Maintained effective collaboration with physicians and consultants
• Oversaw daily operations, scheduling, and conflict resolution
• Implemented COVID protocols, ensuring resident safety

LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE - University Health System - San Antonio, TX

(2018-05 - 2018-09)

Administered vaccines to 20-50 patients daily, ensuring safety and compliance

• Managed vaccine administration for diverse patient groups, ensuring compliance with VFC protocols and maintaining meticulous inventory records
• Efficiently coordinated vaccination events, consistently meeting daily patient targets and optimizing resource allocation for maximum impact
• Fostered a supportive team environment during high-volume vaccination events, enhancing overall efficiency and patient care quality

LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE - East Alabama Medical Center Lanier Nursing Home - Valley, AL

(2017-05 - 2018-03)

• Delivered comprehensive bedside care and medication management, ensuring patient safety
• Monitored vital signs and applied nursing judgment for optimal patient outcomes
• Enhanced resident comfort and supported daily living activities
• Administered wound care and treatments, improving recovery rates
• Facilitated staff training and maintained effective communication with healthcare teams

Associates Degree - Licensed Practical Nurse - Southern Union State Community College (2017-05)

Coursework - Hotel and Restaurant Management - Metropolitan States University of Denver (2004 - 2008)