Karina Bravo Serrano
Irvine,CA
Summary
Dedicated and patient-focused Registered Nurse with expertise in pediatric and geriatric care, staff development, and family advocacy. Skilled career professional with home health and primary care environments. Excellent capacity to multitask. Manage competing priorities with ease while fostering the delivery of superior patient care.
Healthcare professional with robust background in nursing leadership and patient care management. Extensive experience in guiding nursing teams and implementing care plans that deliver meaningful patient outcomes. Known for fostering collaborative environment and adapting to dynamic healthcare needs with focus on continuous improvement and empathy.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Supervisor PM shift
Shoreline Healthcare Center
Long Beach, CA
10.2023 - Current
- Managed nursing care operations to ensure optimal patient outcomes and satisfaction.
- Delivered comprehensive training programs for nursing staff and other personnel to improve patient care standards.
- Maintained accurate medical records by recording patients' histories, vital statistics, and test results to support quality care.
- Facilitated creation and evaluation of personalized care plan goals to enhance client outcomes.
- Facilitated compliance with company policies and regulations by fostering a supportive team environment.
- Administered medications accurately and timely to support optimal patient health outcomes.
- Assisted with patient admissions and discharges. Supported staff in maintaining accurate records. Facilitated communication between departments regarding patient status updates.
- Supervised nursing staff, ensuring adherence to care standards and regulatory compliance.
- Developed and enforced patient care protocols aimed at improving overall service quality and ensuring safety measures.
Pediatric RN/Charge Nurse
Foothill Medical Center
Tustin, CA
02.2016 - 08.2018
- Administered medications accurately and timely to support optimal patient health outcomes.
- Facilitated total nursing care delivery to ensure patient well-being and safety during shifts.
- Monitored patient conditions and implemented appropriate responses to changes.
- Directed nursing personnel and aides in fulfilling assigned responsibilities, ensuring adherence to best practices and quality standards.
- Monitored environments to detect issues that could compromise safety and well-being of patients and staff.
- Notified physicians of significant changes in patients' conditions and medical necessities to facilitate timely interventions.
Registered Nurse
Accessible Health Care
Laguna Hills, CA
06.2012 - 01.2015
- Conducting needs assessments to determine appropriate services and develop care plans.
- Conducting functional and cognitive assessments for insurance companies.
- Deliver high-quality and compassionate treatment in clients' homes or healthcare facilities.
- Effective communicator with patients, families, physicians, agency, and other healthcare professionals.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Education
California Career College
02-2026
Acute care refresher course - undefined
01-2023
Associate of Science - Nursing
01-2010
Skills
- Med administration, Pain Management, Patient Assessment, Bedside Care and Procedures, Recording and Documenting, Care Plan Administration, Patient Advocate, Patient and Family Educator, Bilingual, Excellent Attendance
- Physical and psychological evaluations
- Customer service
- Nursing staff management
- Planning and scheduling
- Clinical judgment
Certification
RN License #812534
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
RN Supervisor PM shift
Shoreline Healthcare Center
10.2023 - Current
Pediatric RN/Charge Nurse
Foothill Medical Center
02.2016 - 08.2018
Registered Nurse
Accessible Health Care
06.2012 - 01.2015
Acute care refresher course - undefined
Associate of Science - Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Education
California Career College