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CARLA HERNANDEZ

Concord,CA

Summary

Compassionate and dedicated Licensed Vocational Nurse with experience in providing high-quality patient care in diverse healthcare settings. Skilled in assessing patient needs, administering medications, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement effective care plans. Strong communicator with a proven ability to build rapport with patients and families, ensuring a supportive and empathetic environment. Committed to maintaining high standards of care, adhering to safety protocols, and continuously enhancing nursing skills through professional development. Seeking to contribute my expertise in a dynamic healthcare facility that values patient-centered care.

Work History

LVN

Kaiser Permanente
07.2025 - Current


  • Monitored patient vital signs, documenting changes in health status accurately.
  • Administered immunizations according to established protocols and safety guidelines.
  • Educated patients on vaccine benefits and potential side effects.
  • Maintained a safe and clean working environment, adhering to infection control protocols to prevent crosscontamination.
  • Educated patients on vaccine safety and efficacy, addressing concerns and promoting informed decisionmaking.

Medical Assistant

Kaiser Permanente
01.2025
  • Patient Assessment: Interviewing patients, recording medical histories, and taking vital signs (temperature, pulse, blood pressure, weight, and height).
  • Assisting with Examinations: Preparing patients for examinations, assisting physicians during exams, and helping with procedures like drawing blood or administering injections (when permitted by state law).
  • Laboratory Procedures: Collecting and preparing lab specimens, performing basic lab tests, and preparing and sterilizing instruments.
  • Patient Education: Instructing patients about medications, treatments, and special diets.
  • Patient Care: Assisting with patient comfort and well-being, changing dressings, removing sutures, and performing other basic care tasks

Cashier Receptionist

Kaiser Permanente
07.2021
  • Managed appointment bookings, rescheduling, and cancellations, ensuring an efficient workflow.
  • Collected and verified insurance information, assisting patients with understanding their coverage and benefits.
  • Recipient of multiple positive reviews acknowledging dedication to excellent customer service
  • Address patient concerns and issues with professionalism, providing solutions or escalating when necessary.
  • Maintained patient records, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA regulations.
  • Served as a point of contact between patients and medical staff, addressing inquiries and directing calls appropriately.

Education

Diploma - Vocational Nursing Program

Unitek College
Concord, CA
01.2025

IV Therapy and Blood withdrawal - undefined

Vallejo, CA
01.2025

Certificate - Medical Assistant

San Francisco State
San Francisco, CA
01.2024

Skills

  • Bilingual English/Spanish
  • BLS Certified
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Tracheostomy
  • Gastrostomy
  • Injections (IMID, SC)
  • Knowledge of EPIC
  • Patient Assessment
  • Catheterization
  • Diabetes and nutrition education
  • Wound Care
  • Insulin medication assistance
  • Dosage calculation
  • HIPAA compliance

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

  • Vocational Nursing Clinicals
  • Napa Post-Acute - Napa, CA August 2023 – December 2023
  • Heartwood Healthcare- Vallejo, CA January 2024 - May 2024
  • Broadway Villa - Sonoma, CA May 18- December 2024
  • Summary of Duties
  • Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations, and nursing diagnoses.
  • Performed vitals/glucose testing and assisted in administering injections and urinalysis.
  • Assisted residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, lifted, and transferred patients.
  • Led clinical team in delivering care services that promoted optimal resident health.
  • Established and maintained systems that safely met residents' needs.

Timeline

LVN

Kaiser Permanente
07.2025 - Current

Medical Assistant

Kaiser Permanente
01.2025

Cashier Receptionist

Kaiser Permanente
07.2021

Diploma - Vocational Nursing Program

Unitek College

IV Therapy and Blood withdrawal - undefined

Certificate - Medical Assistant

San Francisco State

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