CHRISTINA SEALEY
Pomona ,California
Summary
I am a friendly and compassionate Pediatrics Nurse with a passion for helping kids in any way that I can. I am comfortable working with all ages, and always eager to take on new challenges. Over the 13 years of my nursing career, I have gained experience in many medical specialties. Including pediatrics outpatient clinics and urgent care.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Instructor
Procareer Academy
Whittier, CA
10.2025 - Current
LVN Floor Nurse
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
07.2023 - 12.2025
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
Ontario, California
10.2018 - 2023
- Monitored patient health conditions and scheduled appointments to provide further care.
- Followed medication management procedures to comply with state and company guidelines.
- Recorded essential information about patient issues and communicated to doctor during appointments.
- Message management for pediatrics and Family medicine department.
- Set up sterile field for outpatient procedures as well assist provider with procedures.
- Medication administration.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
Riverside, California
01.2018 - 10.2018
- Pediatrics department -
- I worked with general pediatrics as well as gastroenterology peds, infectious disease peds, Rheumatoid Peds, and cardiology peds, as well as behavioral health specializing in ADD, ADHD, and autism.
- Worked up patients for the provider: vital signs, etc
- Performed minor procedures, medication administration, appointment scheduling, message management.
- Took and recorded vital signs in patients to determine fitness and identify immediate health issues.
- Assisted with collection, labeling and timely processing of specimens.
- Followed medication management procedures to comply with state and company guidelines.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
Riverside, California
08.2017 - 12.2017
- Float pool - I floated to different departments when they were short staffed.
- The different department:
- Dermatology and mohs surgery - setup sterile trays for outpatient procedures, wound care, message management, medication administration, outreach projects.
- Head and Neck Surgery (HNS) - setup sterile trays for procedures, assisted provider. Message management, scheduling appointments: preop and postop. Scope washing and prepping for procedures.
- Urology department - back office procedures: viscectomies, bladder scans, etc
- Assisted with collection, labeling and timely processing of specimens.
- Recorded essential information about patient issues and communicated to doctor during appointments.
- Supervised medication distribution and observed patients to identify progress or side effects.
- Monitored patient health conditions and scheduled appointments to provide further care.
- Complied with HIPAA guidelines to protect privacy of patients.
- Followed medication management procedures to comply with state and company guidelines.
- Submitted health-related information into online database to maintain records.
- Assembled and used equipment, such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes and oxygen suppliers.
- Measured and recorded patient temperature and blood pressure to identify issues.
LVN
Kaiser Permanente-Dermatology
Los Angeles, CA
03.2017 - 08.2017
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses in dermatology clinic.
- Assisted physicians with procedures, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
- Educated patients on skincare regimens and post-procedure care instructions.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized patient treatment plans.
- Streamlined patient intake processes, enhancing overall clinic efficiency.
- Mentored junior nursing staff on best practices in dermatological care protocols.
- Led initiatives to improve patient education materials for enhanced understanding of treatments.
- Conducted regular assessments of clinical workflows, identifying areas for process improvement.
- Prevented medication errors by meticulously reviewing physician orders and administering medications as prescribed.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Promoted patient safety through vigilant monitoring of vital signs and reporting any abnormalities to the appropriate healthcare provider promptly.
- Facilitated effective communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care during transitions between facilities or levels of care.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Fostered a positive work environment by collaborating with colleagues, sharing knowledge, and mentoring new nursing staff members.
- Streamlined patient flow in a busy clinic setting, ensuring timely access to care for all patients.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of newly admitted patients, identifying individual needs and developing tailored nursing interventions accordingly.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Kaiser Permanente-flu Clinic
Orange, CA
09.2016 - 01.2017
- Dermatology department:
- Prepared sterile field for outpatient procedures.
- Assisted with collection, labeling and timely processing of specimens.
- Complied with HIPAA guidelines to protect privacy of patients.
- Took and recorded vital signs in patients to determine fitness and identify immediate health issues.
- Monitored patient health conditions and scheduled appointments to provide further care.
- Submitted health-related information into online database to maintain records.
- Provided direct patient care to diverse patient populations.
- Answered patient calls and determined proper course of care.
LVN Charge Nurse
Country Villa/Claremont
Claremont, CA
06.2016 - 09.2016
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure compliance with patient care protocols.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans based on assessments.
- Coordinated communication between healthcare teams, enhancing interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to treatment regimens.
- Mentored new nurses, providing training on best practices in patient care.
- Conducted regular quality assurance audits to improve service delivery standards.
- Resolved conflicts among staff to maintain a cohesive work environment.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Led initiatives to enhance patient safety and improve overall healthcare outcomes.
- Oversaw patient conditions, administered medicine, performed interventions and took detailed records.
- Promoted continuity of care by maintaining comprehensive medical records and updating physicians on significant changes in patients'' conditions.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Championed infection control practices within the unit by strictly adhering to guidelines and educating staff on proper procedures.
- Cultivated strong working relationships with physicians by maintaining open communication, providing timely updates on patients'' status, and actively participating in care coordination efforts.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Fostered a positive work environment through mentorship, offering constructive feedback, and recognizing the achievements of fellow nurses.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork and collaboration among nursing staff by encouraging the sharing of best practices, learning from one another''s experiences, and supporting each other in challenging situations.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts through efficient handoff reports that highlighted critical information for incoming nurses.
- Managed patient caseloads effectively by prioritizing needs, delegating tasks appropriately, and collaborating with healthcare professionals.
- Improved patient care by implementing an efficient patient monitoring system and coordinating with interdisciplinary teams.
- Streamlined nursing processes by developing and implementing evidence-based protocols for various clinical situations.
LVN Charge Nurse
Vista Cove Care Center
Corona, CA
02.2015 - 08.2016
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Bolstered patient safety through consistent implementation of fall prevention measures such as bed alarms, hourly rounding, and mobility assistance.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by actively listening to patients'' needs, providing compassionate care, and addressing concerns promptly.
- Maximized staff productivity by organizing schedules according to skill mix, workload distribution, and staffing levels requirements.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Decreased hospital readmissions by providing thorough discharge education to patients and their families regarding medications, self-care techniques, and follow-up appointments.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans that addressed patients'' physical, emotional, and psychological needs.
- Reduced medication errors by closely supervising LVNs during medication administration and ensuring adherence to protocols.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Updated patient medical records with services provided, health conditions, and response to treatments using Software.
- Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
- Served as charge nurse, caring for patients with serious illnesses.
- Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Garden park care center
Garden grove, California
10.2009 - 01.2015
- Subacute unit
- Answered patient calls and determined proper course of care.
- Explained procedures and test results to assist patients in informed decision-making.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to assess patient needs and develop treatment plans.
- Dressed, maintaining personal hygiene, moved in bed and standing and walking.
- Measured and recorded patient temperature and blood pressure to identify issues.
- Recorded food and fluid intake and output.
- Observed patients, charted and reporting changes in patients’ conditions, such as adverse reactions to medication and treatment and taking any necessary action.
- Assembled and used equipment, such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes and oxygen suppliers.
- Collected samples, such as blood, urine and sputum from patients and performed routine laboratory tests on samples.
- Administered prescribed medications according to treatment plan.
- Provided direct patient care to diverse patient populations.
- Leveraged wound care expertise to change dressings and monitor for signs of infection.
- Supervised nurses’ aides and assistants.
- Worked with patients in both home and hospital settings, adhering to safety and sanitation protocols.
- Safeguarded against germ spread with stringent enforcement of infection-control procedures.
- Charted patient data in EMR system and informed care team of significant changes.
- Set up equipment and prepared medical treatment rooms.
- Applied proper lifting techniques and mobility aids to support safe movement for mobility-inhibited patients.
Education
Nursing In Licensed vocational nurse - undefined
Advanced college
South gate, California09.2009
Skills
Strong communication skills
Public speaking
Class instruction
Lesson planning
Group and individual instruction
Continuous professional development
Collaborative team player
Certification
VN 245590
Timeline
Instructor
Procareer Academy
10.2025 - Current
LVN Floor Nurse
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles
07.2023 - 12.2025
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
10.2018 - 2023
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
01.2018 - 10.2018
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
08.2017 - 12.2017
LVN
Kaiser Permanente-Dermatology
03.2017 - 08.2017
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Kaiser Permanente-flu Clinic
09.2016 - 01.2017
LVN Charge Nurse
Country Villa/Claremont
06.2016 - 09.2016
LVN Charge Nurse
Vista Cove Care Center
02.2015 - 08.2016
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Garden park care center
10.2009 - 01.2015
Nursing In Licensed vocational nurse - undefined
Advanced college