Chi Aguilar, BSN, RN
San Francisco,CA
Summary
Compassionate recent Registered Nurse graduate with 8+ years of Licensed Vocational Nursing experience and ability to operate both independently and in a team dynamic workplace. Maintains strong reputation for learning new concepts quickly and building excellent patient rapport at Kaiser Permanente and skilled nursing facility. Seeking to obtain a Staff Nurse I position with the KP's Northern California Nurse Residency Program to deliver equitable evidence-based care.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Health RN Case Manager
21st Century Home Health
San Francisco, CA
10.2023 - Current
- Prevent hospital readmissions by utilizing problem solving skills to assess complex medical situations, formulate appropriate interventions, reduce compliance issues and promote recovery.
- Perform initial admission assessments and evaluate progress towards goals by conducting supervisory and follow up visits, manage LVN visits and develop discharge plans.
- Monitor vital signs, provide wound care, maintain indwelling catheters, colostomy care, manage PICC lines and collect biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
- Coordinate communication between all members of the healthcare team including primary care providers, specialists, family members, caregivers.
- Adapt teaching methods based on individual learning styles while providing education on disease processes and self-management strategies.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
San Francisco, CA
11.2021 - Current
- Demonstrate flexibility across various hospital sites and departments, assisting in the infusion therapy unit, COVID-19 testing, adult injections, and flu drive-thru.
- Assist the COVID-19 operations team in relocating unit and implementing new processes and protocols, while administering 100+ vaccinations daily across all age groups.
- Mentor new nurses in precise injections, refining clinical proficiencies, upholding care standards, adhering to protocols, and prioritizing safety measures.
- Advocate patient-centered care through health screen promotion, needs identification, patient safety and privacy, physician collaboration, patient education, and concise documentation.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
Pleasanton, CA
08.2019 - 02.2020
- Participated in the annual flu clinic, delivering over 100 injections per day.
- Administered injections in the adult medicine and pediatric units while adhering to safety protocols.
- Monitored patient's change of condition and vital signs following injection administration.
- Exhibited strong interpersonal skills during injections by providing patient comfort and teaching.
Charge Nurse
San Miguel Villa
Concord, CA
09.2015 - 05.2019
- Managed caseload of 40 patients at a SNF, while assisting team members through proficient multi-tasking.
- Supervised and delegated tasks to 5 nursing assistants, ensuring accurate and timely completion.
- Interpreted lab findings, reported critical values to physicians, and updated new medical order.
- Collaborated with hospice and home health nurses to implement and uphold holistic care plans.
- Delivered skilled nursing care encompassing medication administration, injections, blood glucose management, gastrostomy feeding, colostomy care, tracheostomy care, wound care, urinary catheter care, fall risk management, and safety supervision.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Registered Nurse
Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts
Concord06.2023
Diploma of Nursing - Licensed Vocational Nurse
Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts
Concord04.2014
Bachelor of Science - Health Administration (Minor: Human Development)
California State University - East Bay
Hayward, CA03.2012
Skills
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Prioritization
- Problem Solving
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Bilingual in English and Vietnamese
- Proficient in Epic and Health Systems
Certification
- Registered Nurse - California, License #95327416, Expires 05/2024
- Licensed Vocational Nurse - California, License #287094, Expires 05/2024
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers: American Heart Association, Expires 06/2025
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS): American Heart Association, Expires 06/2025
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS): American Heart Association, Expires 06/2025
- ECG & Dysrhythmia Monitoring: American Association of Critical-Care Nurses #13442285
Timeline
Home Health RN Case Manager
21st Century Home Health
10.2023 - Current
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
11.2021 - Current
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
08.2019 - 02.2020
Charge Nurse
San Miguel Villa
09.2015 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Registered Nurse
Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts
Diploma of Nursing - Licensed Vocational Nurse
Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts
Bachelor of Science - Health Administration (Minor: Human Development)
California State University - East Bay
- Registered Nurse - California, License #95327416, Expires 05/2024
- Licensed Vocational Nurse - California, License #287094, Expires 05/2024
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers: American Heart Association, Expires 06/2025
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS): American Heart Association, Expires 06/2025
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS): American Heart Association, Expires 06/2025
- ECG & Dysrhythmia Monitoring: American Association of Critical-Care Nurses #13442285
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