Karina Cortes
Clovis,CA
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
2
2
Languages
Work History
Nursing Assistant
Department of Veterans Affairs
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
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
Associate of Science in Biology - undefined
Fresno City College
Skills
Vitals Monitoring
Infection Control
Direct Patient Care
Medical Terminology Knowledge
Critical Thinking
HIPAA
Specimen Collection
Patient Care and Safety
Documenting behaviors
Certification
Registered Nurse, #95373350, California
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 in Biology - undefined
Fresno City College