Andres Cartagena
Duarte,Ca
Summary
Licensed Vocational Nurse with expertise in critical thinking and medical knowledge, providing exceptional care in high-pressure settings. Collaborates effectively with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient health through targeted nursing and health education. Demonstrates resilience and a positive attitude in urgent situations, coupled with a strong work ethic and adaptability.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
LVN
DocGo
North Hollywood, CA
03.2026 - Current
- Administered vaccines and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
- Monitor patients' vital signs, reporting changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
- Assisted in developing and implementing individualized care plans based on patient assessments.
- Educated patients and families on health management, promoting adherence to treatment regimens.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
Pasadena, California
05.2021 - 11.2025
- Collaborated directly with Medical Doctor to enhance patient care efficiency.
- Roomed patients and recorded vital signs accurately.
- Executed orders from Medical Doctor in a timely manner.
LVN
Kaiser Permanente staffing agency
Bellflower, Ca
10.2020 - 05.2021
- Operated Covid-19 drive-thru testing site, performing oronasopharyngeal swabs for patients daily.
- Managed workflow to enhance efficiency in patient processing and testing.
LVN
Cedar-Sinai Urgent Care
Beverly Hills, Ca
03.2020 - 10.2020
- Room patients and take vital signs, perform point of care testing, report findings to MD and carry out any orders.
Case Manager
Royal Terrace Healthcare
Duarte, Ca
10.2019 - 02.2020
- Coordinated and managed the care of patients to facilitate the achievement of quality and cost effective outcomes. Maintained quality improvement activities as they related to the management of patient care.
Charge Nurse
Royal Terrace Healthcare
Duarte, Ca
11.2018 - 10.2019
- Observe for any changes in patients condition and report any abnormal finds to MD. Supervised CNA’s, administer immunizations & vaccines as needed. Report any abnormal lab values to MD and carry out any new orders. Daily charting.
Charge Nurse
College Vista Post Acute
Eagle Rock, Ca
02.2018 - 11.2018
- Observe for any changes in patients condition and report any abnormal finds to MD. Supervised CNA’s, administer immunizations & vaccines as needed. Report any abnormal lab values to MD and carry out any new orders. Daily charting.
Education
License Vocational Nurse -
Premiere Career College
Irwindale, Ca01.2016
High School Diploma -
Duarte High School
Duarte, Ca01.2006
Timeline
LVN
DocGo
03.2026 - Current
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
05.2021 - 11.2025
LVN
Kaiser Permanente staffing agency
10.2020 - 05.2021
LVN
Cedar-Sinai Urgent Care
03.2020 - 10.2020
Case Manager
Royal Terrace Healthcare
10.2019 - 02.2020
Charge Nurse
Royal Terrace Healthcare
11.2018 - 10.2019
Charge Nurse
College Vista Post Acute
02.2018 - 11.2018
High School Diploma -
Duarte High School
License Vocational Nurse -
Premiere Career College