Kari Carrington
Murrieta,CA
Summary
Determined individual with experience in providing patient care in clinical settings. Highly motivated, organized, and detail-oriented healthcare professional, with a strong passion for patient care and safety. Aids in nursing assessments, care planning, and patient education. Possesses excellent communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities. Detail-oriented professional with excellent communication, interpersonal, and creative thinking skills. Aiming to leverage my abilities to successfully fill the vacancy at your company. Frequently praised as hard-working by my peers, I can be relied upon to help your company achieve seamless patient experiences and outcomes,
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Vocational Nurse
The Springs Health and Rehabilitaion Center
04.2023 - Current
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to medical staff for timely intervention.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of newly admitted patients, identifying individual needs and developing tailored nursing interventions accordingly.
- Fostered a positive work environment by collaborating with colleagues, sharing knowledge, and mentoring new nursing staff members.
- Assisted in wound care management, promoting optimal healing and patient comfort.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Educated family members on proper caregiving techniques, alleviating stressors associated with caring for loved ones at home.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
STUDENT NURSE-CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
L.A. Downtown Medical Center
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Assessed patients and administered treatments as ordered in psychiatric hospital.
- Tracked client movement on and off unit. Provided 1:1 supervision to clients as needed.
- Maintained professionalism and composure during high stress situations.
STUDENT NURSE-CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
Huntington Valley Healthcare Center
07.2022 - 08.2022
- Provide outstanding care for clients in the sub-acute unit.
- Communicated with charge nurse and floor nurses for change of condition.
- Monitored clients for skin breakdown and promoted repositioning every 2 hours.
- Assist with enteral feedings and wound care treatments as ordered.
- Prepare and administer medications as directed by a physician.
STUDENT NURSE-CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
Park Regency Care Center
05.2022 - 07.2022
- Maintained patient safety and dignity, HIPAA compliance.
- Completed assessments and collected data such as blood pressure, temperature, lung sounds and respirations.
- Watch for sudden changes in mental status, helping detect ailments such as aspiration pneumonia, urinary tract infections, acute kidney injury (AKI), hypernatremia, and other electrolyte abnormalities.
- Assist clients with activities of daily living: clothing, bathing, oral care, toileting, and feeding.
STUDENT NURSE-CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
Rio Hondo Rehabilitation Center
03.2022 - 05.2022
- Work as part of a team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care, and implement interventions.
- Collect samples, such as blood, urine, or sputum from patients, and perform routine laboratory tests on samples.
- Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping the rooms neat and clean.
- Prepare and administer medications as directed by a physician.
STUDENT NURSE-CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
French Park Care Center
11.2021 - 03.2022
- Administered medications and enteral feedings.
- Completed thorough head-to-toe assessments and monitored vital signs.
- Collected wound cultures when appropriate and maintained infection control.
- Encouraged patient ambulation, moving, and positioning.
- Report changes of condition to charge nurse, floor nurse, and/or physician.
CUSTOMER SERVICE SPECIALIST
Bear State Systems
01.2016 - 12.2021
- Used consultative techniques to understand customer needs and make recommendations while acting as customer advocate.
- Maintained and managed customer files and submitted necessary documents to city departments.
- Offering internal and external customers first-rate customer service to maximize satisfaction and success.
- Responded to customer requests for products, services, and company information.
- Achieved high satisfaction through proactive one-call resolutions of needs.
- Resolved concerns with products or services to help with retention and drive sales.
STUDENT NURSE-CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
Villa Del Rio Convalescent Center
09.2021 - 11.2021
- Provided patient care for in geriatric-psychiatric unit.
- Answer patients call lights and determine how to assist them.
- Non-verbal communication and observation skills.
- Provided therapeutic communication to aid in providing support to patients.
- Administered enteral feedings and monitored g-tube and j-tube sites daily.
Education
LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE -
American Career College
Anaheim, CA02.2023
Skills
- Effective task management
- Medication administration
- Intravenous insertion
- Patient care management
- Infection control protocols
- Specimen collection
- Compassionate end-of-life support
- Effective team leadership
- Catheter care
- Empathetic support
- Proficient in healthcare software
- Vaccine administration
- Emergency response
- Geriatric care
Certification
- California Vocational Nursing Licensure #732788
- Intravenous Therapy/ Blood Withdrawal Certification for Licensed Vocational Nurse
- BLS/CPR Certified
Timeline
Licensed Vocational Nurse
The Springs Health and Rehabilitaion Center
04.2023 - Current
STUDENT NURSE-CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
L.A. Downtown Medical Center
09.2022 - 12.2022
STUDENT NURSE-CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
Huntington Valley Healthcare Center
07.2022 - 08.2022
STUDENT NURSE-CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
Park Regency Care Center
05.2022 - 07.2022
STUDENT NURSE-CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
Rio Hondo Rehabilitation Center
03.2022 - 05.2022
STUDENT NURSE-CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
French Park Care Center
11.2021 - 03.2022
STUDENT NURSE-CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
Villa Del Rio Convalescent Center
09.2021 - 11.2021
CUSTOMER SERVICE SPECIALIST
Bear State Systems
01.2016 - 12.2021
LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE -
American Career College