Karen Munar
San Diego,CA
Summary
A dedicated new graduate RN committed to providing high-quality patient care through theoretical knowledge and practical skills. Their goal is to leave a transformative, positive, and lasting impact on the experiences of patients. The Sharp Healthcare mission statement closely aligns with their personal objectives.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Nursing Aide
UC San Diego Jacobs Medical Center
2020.09 - Current
- Clinical advancements in pre-op patient preparations
- Timely multidisciplinary and family collaboration
- Implements safe and efficient care for patients with complex needs
- Anticipates problems and takes preventative actions
- Skills teaching, delegation, and supervision of new CNAs and volunteers
- Offers and accepts constructive criticism in a positive manner
- Effectively communicated and assisted nurses across 46 beds
Certified Nursing Assistant
Poway Healthcare Center
2020.03 - 2020.09
- Developed patient prioritization, task management, and effective communication
- Safe and therapeutic patient-centered care
- Documentation adherence per guidelines of care, policies, and procedures
- Provided culturally competent care
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Boise State University
Boise, ID05.2025
Associate of Science - Nursing
MiraCosta College
Oceanside, CA05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology: Emphasis in Pre-Physical Therapy
California State University, San Marcos
San Marcos, CA05.2018
Skills
- Time and task management
- Effective communication
- Adaptability
- Patient-centered coordination
- Organization
- Accountability for outcomes
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- AHA Basic Life Support (BLS)
- UCSD; Basic Resuscitation Training (BART)
- AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
Clinical Experience
Tele, Cath Lab | Prebys Cardiovascular Institute, Scripps | 192 hours
Med-Surg, ICU, PCU, ED, IR | Palomar Medical Center | 192 hours
Psychiatric | Naval Medical Center, San Diego | 72 hours
L&D, Postpartum, Peds | Kaiser Permanente Medical Center | 96 hours
Med-Surg, Ortho, OR | TriCity Medical Center | 120 hours
Med-Surg | Kaiser Permanente Medical Center | 96 hours
Organizations
MiraCosta Nursing Student Association | August 2023 - May 2024
Vice President, President
- Authored a comprehensive step-by-step guide that outlines the responsibilities of each role within the MCC NSA
- Included essential information; links, contact details, event, club and chapter standing instructions for future leadership members
Volunteer Experience
Eric Paredes Save A Life Foundation | 02/2024
MiraCosta College, Student Accessibility Services | January - May 2024
Champions for Health | November 2022
- Collaborated with nurses to administer flu and COVID vaccines to spanish-speaking patients
Timeline
Senior Nursing Aide
UC San Diego Jacobs Medical Center
2020.09 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Poway Healthcare Center
2020.03 - 2020.09
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Boise State University
Associate of Science - Nursing
MiraCosta College
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology: Emphasis in Pre-Physical Therapy
California State University, San Marcos
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- AHA Basic Life Support (BLS)
- UCSD; Basic Resuscitation Training (BART)
- AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
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