Caroline Pena
Downey,California
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional prepared for this role with strong emphasis on patient care and clinical skills. Proven ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams, adapting to changing situations with ease. Excels in communication, empathy, and problem-solving to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and results-driven, with focus on delivering high-quality care and maintaining positive, supportive environment.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
License Vocation Nurse
Roze Room Hospice
10.2024 - Current
- Provided direct patient care, including administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and assisting with daily activities
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients
- Educated patients and their families on disease management, treatment options, and preventive measures
- Monitored patients for any changes in condition or adverse reactions to medication/treatment
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times or end-of-life care situations
License Vocational Nurse
Wellpath- Santa Ana Jail
10.2022 - Current
- Respond quickly to codes and coordinated efficient and skilled care
- Preparing patient for examination, tests or treatment and explain procedure
- Perform EKGs to inmates and report abnormal rhythms to physicians as needed
- Administer wound care in accordance with the providers orders
- Performed both routine and STAT laboratory test on patients with challenging venous access.
License Vocational Nurse
Domus Retreat
03.2023 - 12.2024
- monitor new clients every 30 minutes for the initial 72 hours to ensure safety and well being.
- assessed and recorder clients vitals consistently.
- oversaw and managed client medication, ensuring adherence to prescribed regimens.
- document daily progress and participation of individuals, providing detailed report.
- proactively addressed and resolved issues with residents, ensuring timely follow-up and resolution.
License Vocational Nurse
NaphCare - Santa Ana Jail
09.2020 - 04.2023
- Medication administration pass is completed and documented timely.
- Monitor patient on detox and administer medication accordingly.
- Recorded all care information concisely, accurately and completely in a timely manner in the appropriate form
- Administered subcutaneous injections, IM injections, and treatments to inmates, while maintaining medical records on the EMAR.
- Order medication from the pharmacy and refills as prescribed by provider.
- Trained numerous new hires with skills to provide excellent patient care and thorough knowledge of the company’s culture.
License Vocational Nurse
Exceptional Home Health
10.2021 - 04.2022
- Maintain airway patency by giving appropriate Tracheostomy care
- Conduct full body assessment
- Suctioned tracheostomy when needed
- Changed vent circuits on ventilator weekly
- Documented care according to agency policy
- Assisted patient with medication administration
- Assisted with daily living activities
License Vocational Nurse
Optum
08.2020 - 10.2021
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions
- Took samples such as nasal, blood and urine to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests
- Assist with high risk patients, calling on a weekly basis to follow up on patients’ condition.
- Documented patient information obtained from interviews concerning symptoms, medications and prior treatment.
- Administer oral medications, intramuscular or subcutaneous injections.
- Prepare and administer covid-19 vaccine.
Medical Assistant
Optum
10.2014 - 08.2020
- Travel between clinical locations providing coverage to various departments.
- Assist providers with in office procedures, perform EKG, ear lavage, spirometry, suture removal, wound care, collect blood, log the specimens, and prepare them for testing.
- Help physicians examine and treat patients, handing them instruments or performing task such as injection, medication administration
- Obtain client medical history, vital signs, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
- Schedule appointments, check referral status, called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills
Education
No Degree - License Vocational Nurse
CES College
Burbank, CA12-2019
No Degree - Medical Assistant
Concorde Career College
Garden Grove, CA01-2014
No Degree - Phlebotomy
New Bridge College
Long Beach, CA01-2011
Skills
- Medication administration
- Emergency care
- Direct patient care
- Patient education
- Clinical judgment
- Phlebotomy techniques
- End-of-life care
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
License Vocation Nurse
Roze Room Hospice
10.2024 - Current
License Vocational Nurse
Domus Retreat
03.2023 - 12.2024
License Vocational Nurse
Wellpath- Santa Ana Jail
10.2022 - Current
License Vocational Nurse
Exceptional Home Health
10.2021 - 04.2022
License Vocational Nurse
NaphCare - Santa Ana Jail
09.2020 - 04.2023
License Vocational Nurse
Optum
08.2020 - 10.2021
Medical Assistant
Optum
10.2014 - 08.2020
No Degree - License Vocational Nurse
CES College
No Degree - Medical Assistant
Concorde Career College
No Degree - Phlebotomy
New Bridge College
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