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Karina Alfaro

South Pasadena,CA

Summary

Dedicated nursing leader with excellent management and supervision skills. Proficient in quality care standards focused on maximizing resources and patient satisfaction. Registered Nurse in state of California.Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Family Nurse Practitioner

Chamberlain University
04.2024 - Current

Director of Nursing

Studebaker Healthcare Center
04.2024 - Current
  • Responsible for the supervision and coordination of all resident care and nursing staff. Supervises nursing service personnel. Responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable regulations.
  • Collaborates with all levels of unit nursing personnel, including Physicians, consultants, and the IDT team in assessing needs and providing education to the facility.
  • Developed positive employee relations to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
  • Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
  • Collaborated with staff, management, and external groups to coordinate patient care.
  • Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
  • Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.

Director of Nursing

La Crescenta Healthcare Center
01.2021 - 04.2024
  • Responsible for the supervision and coordination of all resident care and nursing staff. Supervises nursing service personnel. Responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable regulations.
  • Collaborates with all levels of unit nursing personnel, including Physicians, consultants, and the IDT team in assessing needs and providing education to the facility.
  • Developed positive employee relations to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
  • Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
  • Collaborated with staff, management, and external groups to coordinate patient care.
  • Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
  • Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.

Master of Science in Nursing

Chamberlain University
03.2023 - 03.2024

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science
01.2020 - 09.2022

Director of Nursing

Two Palms Nursing Center, Inc.
07.2020 - 12.2020
  • Responsible for the supervision and coordination of all resident care and nursing staff. Supervises nursing service personnel. Responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable regulations.
  • Collaborates with all levels of unit nursing personnel, including Physicians, consultants, and the IDT team in assessing needs and providing education to the facility.
  • Developed positive employee relations to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
  • Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
  • Collaborated with staff, management, and external groups to coordinate patient care.
  • Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
  • Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.

Director of Staff Development +MDS Coordinator

Two Palms Nursing Center, Inc.
04.2019 - 07.2020
  • Supervised certified nursing assistants during care to ensure proper infection control was being performed.
  • Developed and delivered new hire training programs and continuous professional development.
  • Performed reviews of employee work performance to check for areas in need of additional training.
  • Created and managed continuous improvement classes and training programs targeted to new and existing employees.
  • Monitored employee performance to look for areas in need of improvement.

LVN: Charge Nurse +Treatment Nurse+ Director of Staff Development

Two Palms Nursing Center, Inc.
03.2015 - 04.2019
  • Oversaw patient conditions, administered medicine, performed interventions and took detailed records.
  • Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
  • Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
  • Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
  • Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
  • Maintained comprehensive understanding of genitourinary, gastrointestinal and integumentary systems and provided treatment for wounds impacting them.

Glendale Career College
08.2016 - 12.2018

LVN: Charge Nurse + Treatment Nurse

The Californian Pasadena Convalescent
04.2012 - 01.2015
  • Oversaw patient conditions, administered medicine, performed interventions and took detailed records.
  • Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
  • Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
  • Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
  • Prevented skin deterioration against formidable odds using ground-breaking technology.
  • Maintained comprehensive understanding of genitourinary, gastrointestinal and integumentary systems and provided treatment for wounds impacting them.
  • Documented and examined patient recovery and reported progress to doctors for effective management.

Advanced College
06.2010 - 12.2011

Pasadena City College
09.2008 - 05.2010

Education

Master of Science -

Chamberlain University
12.2025

Master of Science in Nursing -

Chamberlain University
Chicago, IL
03.2024

Bachelor of Science in Nursing -

Charles R. Drew University of Medicine And Science
Los Angeles, CA
09.2022

Associate of Science - Registered Nurse

Glendale Career College
Glendale, CA
12.2018

Vocational Nurse -

Advance College
Lynwood, CA
12.2011

CNA Certification And General Education Credits -

Pasadena City College
Pasadena, CA
05.2010

Skills

  • Work Planning and Prioritization
  • Leadership and Guidance
  • Clinical Leadership
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Effective Multitasking
  • Strategic Planning

Certification

  • Registered Nurse, California, LIC # 95191780, Exp:10/31/2024
  • Licensed Vocational Nurse, California

References

Available Upon Request

Timeline

Family Nurse Practitioner

Chamberlain University
04.2024 - Current

Director of Nursing

Studebaker Healthcare Center
04.2024 - Current

Master of Science in Nursing

Chamberlain University
03.2023 - 03.2024

Director of Nursing

La Crescenta Healthcare Center
01.2021 - 04.2024

Director of Nursing

Two Palms Nursing Center, Inc.
07.2020 - 12.2020

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science
01.2020 - 09.2022

Director of Staff Development +MDS Coordinator

Two Palms Nursing Center, Inc.
04.2019 - 07.2020

Glendale Career College
08.2016 - 12.2018

LVN: Charge Nurse +Treatment Nurse+ Director of Staff Development

Two Palms Nursing Center, Inc.
03.2015 - 04.2019

LVN: Charge Nurse + Treatment Nurse

The Californian Pasadena Convalescent
04.2012 - 01.2015

Advanced College
06.2010 - 12.2011

Pasadena City College
09.2008 - 05.2010

Master of Science -

Chamberlain University

Master of Science in Nursing -

Chamberlain University

Bachelor of Science in Nursing -

Charles R. Drew University of Medicine And Science

Associate of Science - Registered Nurse

Glendale Career College

Vocational Nurse -

Advance College

CNA Certification And General Education Credits -

Pasadena City College

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