Karie Hope Garayt
Yucaipa,CA
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience providing comprehensive patient care in both outpatient and inpatient settings. Skilled in working with diverse patient populations and building trusting relationships that support positive patient outcomes. Collaborates effectively with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care. Dedicated to making a meaningful difference in patients’ most challenging moments by providing compassion, support, and hope.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse- Observation Unit
Eisenhower Medical Center
Rancho Mirage, CA
10.2024 - Current
- Assessed and monitored patients with complex diagnoses in an Observation Unit, identifying early signs of clinical deterioration and initiating appropriate escalation of care, including ICU transfer when indicated.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed and provided education on the purpose of the medications and potential side effects.
- Responded to emergencies and provided appropriate interventions.
- Initiated and managed cardiac drips, performed 12-lead EKGs, and completed Foley and straight catheterizations.
- Applied critical thinking and maintained effective communication with the interdisciplinary team to ensure safe and coordinated patient care.
LVN
Loma Linda University Health- Pediatric Specialties
San Bernardino, CA
11.2021 - 08.2023
- Provided direct patient care to pediatric patients.
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date patient records.
- Skills performed in this clinic included obtaining vital signs, performing urinalysis, administering medications, entering laboratory orders, and communicating with the interdisciplinary team and parents.
- Provided education to patients and family members on the safe and proper administration of at-home immunosuppressive medications for autoimmune disorders, including potential side effects to monitor for.
LVN
Eisenhower Health
Palm Springs, CA
08.2021 - 10.2022
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Direct quality patient care in an ambulatory setting by monitoring and documenting patient vital signs and symptoms.
- Provided education through clear communication at time of discharge to patient and family memebers. All questions or concerns were addressed.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
11-2025
Associate's Degree - Nursing
Mount San Jacinto College
05-2024
Skills
- Bilingual- English and Spanish
- Medication and IV administration
- Critical thinking
- Clear communication
Certification
- Licenses
- RN - California
- Certifications
- ACLS
- BLS
- CPR
- NRP
- PALS
- RN
- NIH
Timeline
Registered Nurse- Observation Unit
Eisenhower Medical Center
10.2024 - Current
LVN
Loma Linda University Health- Pediatric Specialties
11.2021 - 08.2023
LVN
Eisenhower Health
08.2021 - 10.2022
Associate's Degree - Nursing
Mount San Jacinto College
Bachelor's Degree - Nursing
Grand Canyon University