Clarissa Peña Aguirre
San Diego,CA
Summary
Skilled healthcare professional with over four years of experience in patient care and medication administration. Promoted from CNA II to Medication Technician for strong clinical performance and leadership. Currently serving as a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), providing care across diverse healthcare settings while ensuring patient-centered approaches and effective collaboration within interdisciplinary teams.
Overview
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA II
Vi, La Jolla
La Jolla
11.2021 - Current
- Monitored and recorded patient vitals including blood pressure, temperature, respirations, O2 sat, and pulse to support timely medical interventions.
- Transferred patients with gait belts and Hoyer lifts, prioritizing safety and comfort during all movements.
- Received promotion in March 2023
Medicine Technician
Vi, La Jolla
La Jolla
03.2023 - Current
- Administer daily medications for 18-20 patients per shift, ensuring adherence to treatment plans.
- Administer medications for 18-20 patients per shift according to treatment plans.
- Monitor patients' vital signs and identify any adverse reactions to medication.
- Monitor patients' comfort and pain levels during medication administration to enhance overall patient experience.
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory analysis.
- Order X-rays and ultrasounds, delivering timely reports to MDs to support accurate diagnosis and treatment.
Education
Vocational Nursing (LVN) Program -
Grossmont Health Occupations Center
Santee, CA12-2026
Skills
- Medication administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient assessment
- Specimen collection
- Direct patient care
- Clinical documentation
- Medication management
- Infection control
- Electronic health records
- Vital sign recording
- Palliative care support
- Collaborative teamwork
- Patient relationship building
Certification
CPR certified, BLS certified, Certified Nurse Assistant Certification, Medicine Technician Certification
Languages
Bilingual: Fluent in English and Spanish
Timeline
Medicine Technician
Vi, La Jolla
03.2023 - Current
CNA II
Vi, La Jolla
11.2021 - Current
Vocational Nursing (LVN) Program -
Grossmont Health Occupations Center