Christina Barrera
West Covina,CA
Summary
New graduate RN (BSN, Dec 2024) with 7 years of LVN experience in acute care, medical-surgical, oncology navigation, and nursing education. Skilled in evidence-based practice, interdisciplinary teamwork, and managing complex patient care using the nursing process. Experienced in IV therapy, medication administration, infection prevention, and performance improvement (PDCA). Committed to safe, therapeutic, and regulatory-compliant care while fostering a positive team environment.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Theory Instructor/Assistant Program Director
Regan Career Institute
El Monte, California
04.2025 - Current
- Develop and deliver vocational nursing curriculum, aligning with state regulations and accreditation standards.
- Incorporate evidence-based practice and clinical decision making into lesson plans.
- Foster a collaborative learning environment to enhance teamwork and critical thinking among students.
- Utilize educational technology to improve student engagement and competency.
LVN Instructor
California Career Institute
Anaheim, CA
01.2025 - Current
- Evaluate student performance and provide targeted instruction to address knowledge gaps.
- Promote interdisciplinary communication and evidence-based practice in clinical settings
CNA Instructor
Procareer Academy
Whittier, CA
03.2021 - Current
- Conduct classroom and clinical instruction on foundational nursing care principles.
- Encourage problem-solving and critical thinking in patient care scenarios.
LVN Oncology Nurse Navigator
City of Hope National Medical Center
Duarte, CA
08.2021 - 04.2023
- Coordinated care for oncology patients with complex, multisystem needs, often in acute, and medical-surgical settings.
- Guided patients and families through treatment plans, providing education, symptom management, and emotional support.
- Collaborated with oncologists, surgeons, and interdisciplinary teams to improve care coordination.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives and maintained readiness for regulatory surveys.
LVN Charge Nurse
Ramona Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation
El Monte, CA
10.2019 - 08.2021
- Delivered direct patient care for acute and chronic medical conditions, including post-surgical recovery.
- Performed wound care, IV therapy, catheterization, and gastrostomy tube management.
- Led interdisciplinary care conferences to update care plans based on patient progress and assessment.
- Ensured compliance with infection control standards and facility policies.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Chamberlain University
Irwindale, CA12-2024
Vocational Nurse -
Hacienda La Puente Adult School
La Puente12-2016
Skills
- Evidence-based decision making
- Acute & medical-surgical nursing
- Interdisciplinary communication
- Patient assessment & care planning
- IV therapy & medication administration
- PDCA performance improvement
- Regulatory readiness & survey compliance
- Infection prevention & control
- Chronic disease management
- Palliative & end-of-life care
- Electronic health records (Point Click Care and EPIC)
Certification
- Active RN License
- ACLS 8/2027
- LA Fire Card 2026
- AHA CPR BLS 6/2026
Affiliations
- National Student Nurse Association Member - 1/2024
- Pediatric Muscular Dystrophy Association Camp Volunteer - 8/2024
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Lead Theory Instructor/Assistant Program Director
Regan Career Institute
04.2025 - Current
LVN Instructor
California Career Institute
01.2025 - Current
LVN Oncology Nurse Navigator
City of Hope National Medical Center
08.2021 - 04.2023
CNA Instructor
Procareer Academy
03.2021 - Current
LVN Charge Nurse
Ramona Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation
10.2019 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science -
Chamberlain University
Vocational Nurse -
Hacienda La Puente Adult School
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