Kara Simeon
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with extensive experience in pediatric emergency and intensive care at Children's Hospital Los Angeles and Loma Linda University Children's Hospital. Excelled in nursing staff leadership and at-risk patient care, adept at providing culturally-sensitive care. Proven track record in improving patient coping abilities and leading teams in high-stress environments.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Pediatric Emergency Department
Children's Hospital Los Angeles
11.2022 - Current
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Assisted in Level I Traumas as both bedside nurse and documented.
- Precepted New Employees, both experienced and new graduates
- Acted as Team Lead including facilitating flow of department, assisting others with questions, and filled in as charge nurse when necessary
Patient Care Assistant, PICU
Loma Linda University Children's Hospital
09.2021 - 09.2022
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Attended to patient and family's immediate needs and concerns by acknowledging and providing required attention.
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
California Baptist University
Riverside, CA02-2025
Associate of Science - Nursing
Stanbridge University
Irvine, CA08-2022
Skills
- Nursing staff leadership
- Culturally-sensitive care
- Precepting
- IV setup
- Pediatric nursing
- At-risk patient care
Affiliations
- American Association of Critical Care Nurses
- Society of Pediatric Nurses
Certification
CPEN
ENPC
TNCC
ACLS
BLS
PALS
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Pediatric Emergency Department
Children's Hospital Los Angeles
11.2022 - Current
Patient Care Assistant, PICU
Loma Linda University Children's Hospital
09.2021 - 09.2022
CPEN
ENPC
TNCC
ACLS
BLS
PALS
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
California Baptist University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Stanbridge University
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