Karina Cortes, RN
Santa Rosa,CA
Summary
Well-qualified medical professional with experience triaging patients, capturing information and completing basic procedures such as wound care. Excellent communication, prioritization and multitasking abilities with sound judgment and compassionate nature. Background in clinic and hospital environments. Assists in delivery of patient care through nursing process of assessment, planning,implementation and evaluation.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
License Vocational Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
Santa Rosa, CA
09.2016 - Current
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Blood drawn to complete diagnostic assessment tests.
- Inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Santa Rosa Community Health Centers
Santa Rosa, CA
01.2016 - 03.2022
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
Certified Medical Assistant ,EKG Technician
Palo Alto Medical Foundation
Santa Clara, CA
05.2008 - 08.2012
- Communicated with healthcare workers and physicians concerning test results.
- Educated patients by providing medication and diet information and clarifying physicians' orders, answering questions thoroughly.
- Adhered to cleaning protocol for EKG machine, Holter cables and accessories to provide safe environment.
- Monitored patient activity during stress test to record data.
- Initiated CPR for patients in cardiac failure, responding to hospital crisis codes.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by providing knowledgeable education on procedures, medications and other physician instructions.
Education
Associate of Science - Register Nurse
Medical Prep Institute
Tampa, FL01.2022
Associate of Science - Basic Life Support (CPR And AED) Program
America Heart Association
Santa Rosa, CA12.2021
Associate of Science - Intravenous Therapy/Blood Withdrawal IV Certificat
Unitek College - Fremont
Fremont, CA05.2014
Associate of Science - License Vocational Nursing
Unitek College - Fremont
Fremont, CA03.2014
Some College (No Degree) - Electrocardiogram Technician Certification
Advancement in Health Profession
Sunnyvale, CASkills
- Intramuscular, Subcutaneous and Intradermal Injections adults and pediatrics
- IV insertion
- Patient Positioning and Transporting
- Procedure Explanation
- Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
- Cerebrovascular Accidents
- Catheter Monitoring
- Active Learning
- Pediatric ,Adult and Family Medicine/Nursing
- Assessment completed under physician orders
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
License Vocational Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
09.2016 - Current
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Santa Rosa Community Health Centers
01.2016 - 03.2022
Certified Medical Assistant ,EKG Technician
Palo Alto Medical Foundation
05.2008 - 08.2012
Associate of Science - Register Nurse
Medical Prep Institute
Associate of Science - Basic Life Support (CPR And AED) Program
America Heart Association
Associate of Science - Intravenous Therapy/Blood Withdrawal IV Certificat
Unitek College - Fremont
Associate of Science - License Vocational Nursing
Unitek College - Fremont
Some College (No Degree) - Electrocardiogram Technician Certification
Advancement in Health Profession
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