Gabriela Loa
@gabrielaloa
Compassionate Licensed Vocational Nurse skilled in patient care and teamwork.
What I'm looking for
I am a Licensed Vocational Nurse with hands-on experience in long-term and acute care, skilled nursing, and patient support roles. I started my healthcare career as a Certified Nursing Assistant and advanced to LVN, where I administer medications, record vitals, document care in electronic medical records, and collaborate closely with RNs and physicians to support positive patient outcomes.
I bring strong interpersonal and customer-service skills from prior roles in customer service, retail, and security, which I apply to building trust with patients and families, managing challenging situations, and maintaining accurate records and infection-control practices. I am committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality care and supporting team goals in clinical settings.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Pearsall Nursing and Rehab
Sep 2022 - Present (3 years 1 month)
Provided direct nursing care, administered medications, documented dosages and vital signs, and coordinated with RNs and physicians to address status changes and infection control across a long-term care population.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Blue Skies
Jul 2022 - Oct 2022 (3 months)
Performed patient assessments, recorded vital signs, triaged and administered ordered treatments, and reported clinical changes to supervising nurses to support acute patient care.
Customer Solutions Representative
Spectrum
Feb 2021 - Jul 2022 (1 year 5 months)
Resolved customer inquiries via inbound channels, triaged requests to appropriate teams, and implemented solutions that maintained customer satisfaction and reduced escalations.
Detention Officer
GEO
Oct 2018 - Jun 2019 (8 months)
Monitored facility security, processed visitors, conducted rounds and head counts, and maintained safety through surveillance and relationship-building with staff and residents.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Pearsall Nursing and Rehab
Feb 2016 - Jun 2019 (3 years 4 months)
Assisted patients with activities of daily living, recorded vital signs, collected specimens, supported mobility and therapeutic exercises, and maintained patient safety under RN supervision.
Customer Billing Representative
Time Warner Cable
Oct 2014 - May 2015 (7 months)
Managed high-volume inbound billing calls, resolved account discrepancies, contacted customers regarding past-due accounts, and prepared reports to support financial decision-making.
Correctional Officer
Willacy State Jail
Aug 2013 - Aug 2014 (1 year)
Maintained custody and control of inmates, conducted searches and sanitation checks, performed head counts, and enforced facility security procedures for a general population unit.
Retail Sales Associate
Maurices
Nov 2012 - Mar 2014 (1 year 4 months)
Provided customer service and sales support, managed merchandising and inventory replenishment, and executed promotional displays to improve sales and customer retention.
Cashier
H-E-B
Aug 2010 - Jan 2012 (1 year 5 months)
Operated cash register during high-volume periods, processed payments, reconciled drawer, and delivered friendly service to maintain customer satisfaction.
Jewelry Sales Associate
Kmart
Jun 2009 - Jul 2010 (1 year 1 month)
Assisted customers with purchases, maintained merchandise displays, supported loss prevention efforts, and used bilingual skills to serve Spanish-speaking customers.
Restaurant Waitress
Luby's
Jun 2008 - Jan 2009 (7 months)
Communicated orders to kitchen staff, managed dining tables, handled opening and closing duties, and maintained customer satisfaction through timely service.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Valley Grande Institute For Academic Studies
Licensed Vocational Nurse Certificate, Practical Nursing
Completed the Licensed Vocational Nurse certificate program and acquired practical nursing skills for patient care and medication administration.
Harlingen High School South
High School Diploma, General Secondary Education
Graduated with a High School Diploma, completing secondary education requirements.
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