Karina Miranda
La Puente,CA
Summary
New graduate RN (BSN) with 9 years of LVN experience in skilled nursing facilities. Expertise in quality assurance, evidence-based practice, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Skilled in IV therapy, medication administration, infection prevention, and performance improvement. Dedicated to delivering high-quality patient care and enhancing health outcomes.
Overview
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years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Rosemead Healthcare Center
El Monte, CA
10.2024 - Current
- Led clinical teams to maintain high standards of patient care through quality assurance audits.
- Implemented targeted corrective actions that improved care outcomes and ensured regulatory compliance.
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure adherence to healthcare standards and improve documentation accuracy.
- Coordinated patient care plans with medical staff to optimize treatment strategies and improve patient outcomes.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted care plans to support continuous improvement in patient outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to improve staff training and enhance overall performance.
- Educated patients and families on health management and treatment options to foster engagement in their care.
Licensed Vocational Nurse Supervisor
West Covina Healthcare Center
West Covina, CA
06.2019 - 08.2022
- Supervised nursing staff across multiple units to enhance delivery of patient-centered care.
- Provided clinical oversight to resolve personnel and workflow issues, ensuring adherence to care protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and manage care plans for residents with complex needs.
- Liaised among nursing staff, physicians, and families to facilitate continuity of care.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed, monitoring patient vital signs for changes.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation for compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Managed HIPAA-compliant medical records for all residents, maintaining accuracy and accessibility.
- Coordinated internal audits and prepared documentation for regulatory inspections, supporting compliance efforts.
Medical Records Director
West Covina Healthcare Center
West Covina, CA
03.2018 - 05.2019
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA and privacy regulations for medical records management.
- Coordinated audits of medical records to ensure accuracy and completeness, supporting compliance and quality care.
- Managed systems for open and closed medical records, ensuring accessibility for interdisciplinary teams to facilitate collaboration.
- Oversaw staff training on electronic health record systems and documentation standards.
- Established procedures for collection, coding, filing of medical records to enhance organization and retrieval.
- Reviewed discharges and nursing unit records for adherence to established procedures.
- Maintained records of authorized information extracted from charts.
- Submitted incomplete charts to relevant personnel for required corrections.
Charge Licensed Vocational Nurse
West Covina Healthcare Center
West Covina, CA
06.2015 - 02.2018
- Administered medications following physician orders and facility protocols to ensure patient safety and care continuity.
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting changes to healthcare team.
- Recognized abnormal vital signs and symptoms, reporting them to supervising physician or nurse practitioner.
- Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and patient histories.
- Documented patient progress in electronic health records to maintain accurate and timely patient information for the healthcare team.
- Educated patients and families on health management and medication usage to empower them in their care and improve health outcomes.
- Ensured compliance with safety standards and infection control measures.
- Utilized therapeutic communication techniques in interactions with patients and families.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN04-2026
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Marsha Fuerst School of Nursing
West Covina, CA08-2022
Vocational Nursing - Irwindale, CA
Premiere Career College
Irwindale, CA12-2014
Skills
- Patient assessment
- IV therapy administration
- Chronic disease management
- Pain management
- Discharge planning
- Infection prevention
- Clinical quality metrics
- EMR documentation
- Healthcare software
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Team performance coaching
- HIPAA compliance
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- Patient advocacy
- Therapeutic communication
Certification
- Active CA RN License #9288532
AHA BLS 03/2027
AHA ACLS 11/2026
AHA PALS 11/2026
NIHSS 01/2027
Basic Arrhythmias 11/2028
Languages
Tagalog
Professional
Timeline
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Rosemead Healthcare Center
10.2024 - Current
Licensed Vocational Nurse Supervisor
West Covina Healthcare Center
06.2019 - 08.2022
Medical Records Director
West Covina Healthcare Center
03.2018 - 05.2019
Charge Licensed Vocational Nurse
West Covina Healthcare Center
06.2015 - 02.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Marsha Fuerst School of Nursing
Vocational Nursing - Irwindale, CA
Premiere Career College