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Karina Lopez

Foster City,CA

Summary

Compassionate and motivated Licensed Vocational Nurse pursuing a career in the healthcare industry. I am excited to leverage my acquired skills in providing direct patient care. With excellent communication skills in both English and Spanish (speaking, reading, and writing), I am eager to contribute to diverse patient needs. Additionally, I am enthusiastic about advancing my education and I am currently working towards becoming an RN.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Licensed Vocational Nurse

After Hour Pediatric Urgent Care
San Mateo
12.2022 - Current
  • Administered prescribed medication(IM, oral, etc)
  • Assisted with physical assessments
  • Effectively provided sterile/clean technique
  • Wound care
  • Performed ostomy and catheter care
  • Provided clinical/bedside care
  • Patient Communication
  • Maintained patient files and documented patient care Effectively and precisely communicated information to the patients
  • Maintained patient information confidentiality
  • Monitored vital signs
  • Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques after discharge from hospital or clinic.
  • Prepared patient rooms for examination, including stocking supplies and ensuring cleanliness.
  • Performed laboratory tests such as urinalysis, glucose testing and hemoglobin and hematocrit levels.

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Elite Care Home Health
Burlingame, CA
11.2023 - 02.2024
  • Provided wound care, including dressing changes and administering intravenous medications.
  • Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate and respiration rate.
  • Maintained accurate patient records documenting treatments, medications administered and other pertinent information.
  • Observed changes in patient conditions and reported any unusual findings to supervising physician or registered nurse.
  • Implemented infection control measures per facility policy.
  • Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
  • Cared for patients' acute and chronic wounds by changing dressings and applying medicated compounds.
  • Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
  • Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.

Teacher's Aide

Alvarado Elementary School
San Francisco
01.2014 - 01.2015
  • Assisted children with homework
  • Maintained office and organized paperwork
  • Organized activities, field trips, and study sessions
  • Prepared snacks,
  • Helped lead restorative circles
  • Formed 3 different book clubs
  • Supervised the group during free play and on field trips
  • Maintained order in the classroom and planned conflict mediations.
  • Helped maintain a safe learning environment for all students.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Unitek College
Fremont, CA
05-2025

Associate of Science - Nurse

Unitek College
Fremont
04-2022

Licensed Vocational Nurse -

Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts
San Mateo, CA
07-2018

General Studies -

John O'Connell High School
San Francisco, CA
06-2012

Certification

  • Licensed Vocational Nurse #716088 ex: Feb 28, 2025
  • Basic Life Support (CPR and AED), 3/2024-3/2026

Languages

Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Elite Care Home Health
11.2023 - 02.2024

Licensed Vocational Nurse

After Hour Pediatric Urgent Care
12.2022 - Current

Teacher's Aide

Alvarado Elementary School
01.2014 - 01.2015

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Unitek College

Associate of Science - Nurse

Unitek College

Licensed Vocational Nurse -

Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts

General Studies -

John O'Connell High School

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