Karina Cortes
Clovis,CA
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nursing Assistant
Department of Veterans Affairs
Fresno, CA
10.2016 - Current
- Assisted nurses and physicians with patient care, including bathing, dressing, transferring to beds and wheelchairs, and taking vital signs.
- Observed patients' conditions regularly for any physical or mental changes and reported findings to the appropriate personnel promptly.
- Demonstrated respect and regard for dignity of patients, families and fellow employees to promote professional, responsible and courteous environment.
- Participated as a committee member in the Intake and Output committee Project. The project was utilized as evidence based on the Medical Surgical Unit. Analyzed Intake and output data and Implemented it on the unit to improve accurate documentation.
- Precepted new hire CNA to the Medical Surgical Floor.
Clinical Experience
Larkin Community Hospital
Miami, FL
06.2022 - 09.2023
- Responded promptly to emergent situations such as cardiac arrest or trauma incidents.
- Documented information about patient care, vitals and condition markers in computer system.
- Completed clinical work in different units to achieve degree standards and build nursing knowledge.
- Obtained laboratory specimens by using phlebotomy skills to complete both venous and finger-stick blood draws.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Provided patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing -
International College of Health Sciences
Boynton Beach, FL09.2023
Associate of Science - Biology
Fresno City College
Fresno, CA06.2023
Skills
- Vitals Monitoring
- Direct Patient Care
- Critical Thinking
- Specimen Collection
- Infection Control
- Medical Terminology Knowledge
- HIPAA
- Patient Care and Safety
Certification
Registered Nurse license number-FL #9647519
References
Brian Kelly
Email: Brian.Kelly1@va.gov
Phone number: 559-250-3899
Amanvir Gill
Email: amanvir.gill@va.gov
Phone number: 559-2327618
Lavonne Ferraren
Email: Lavonne.Ferraren@va.gov
Phone number: 559-720-0430
Timeline
Clinical Experience
Larkin Community Hospital
06.2022 - 09.2023
Nursing Assistant
Department of Veterans Affairs
10.2016 - Current
Associate Degree in Nursing -
International College of Health Sciences
Associate of Science - Biology
Fresno City College
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