Karina Polanco
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Research Registered Nurse
Providence Saint John's Health Center
03.2024 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Clinical Research Nurse is tasked with administering clinical trials.
- managing clinical trials and collecting data, informing participants about study objectives, and administering questionnaires and study medication.
IV INFUSION HOME HEALTG NURSE
Capital Home Health
10.2022 - Current
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate care and administering medications through IV infusion.
- Ensured safety by adhering to infection control protocols and handling hazardous materials according to regulatory guidelines.
- Improved patient outcomes with timely assessment, intervention, and documentation of vital signs and symptoms.
- Educated patient, family or caretaker about post discharge care procedures to facilitate care continuum.
Clinic Registered Nurse, Multi-Specialty
Providence Saint John's Health Center
08.2022 - 03.2024
- Developed strong therapeutic relationships with patients through empathy, cultural sensitivity, and open communication channels that foster trust.
- Facilitated continuity of care by effectively communicating with primary healthcare providers regarding pertinent clinical findings and collaborating on optimal treatment strategies.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans that addressed physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of each patient.
- Mentored new nursing staff members by sharing best practices for efficient patient care delivery while upholding high standards for professionalism within clinic environment.
- Streamlined documentation processes to ensure accurate record-keeping while minimizing time spent on paperwork, allowing for increased focus on direct patient care.
MEDICAL ASSISTANT I1/ Clinical Research Assistant
Providence Saint John's Health Center/Rheumatology
10.2008 - 05.2021
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Built strong relationships with patients through effective communication skills that foster trust in clinic''s commitment to quality care.
- Scheduled appointments, registered patients, and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Public Health Nursing
Charles R. Drew University
Los Angeles, CA12.2022
Associate of Science - Associate's Degree in
Los Angeles Southwest College
Los Angeles06.2021
Medical Assistant - Medical Assistant Certification
American Career College
Los Angeles, CA09.2008
Skills
- Bilingual English/Spanish
- Scribe for MD (75 WPM)
- Patient HX intake
- UM
- Referrals
- Appeals
- Clinical Data Entry
- Phlebotomy
- Pre and post joint injection preparation
- First Aid, CPR, BLS
- Ear Lavage
- Clinical Research Coordinator
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication Administration IM, ID, SUBQ
- Direct Patient Care
- Documentation and Charting
- Patient Assessment
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Patient Care
- Wound Care
- Compassion and Empathy
- Patient Monitoring
- Patient Management
- Care Plan Development
- Professional Bedside Manner
Certification
- GED - 09/01/15
- CRC Training - 10/01/15
- Certified First Aid and CPR - Current
- Certified BLS - Current
- Certified ACLS - 04/01/21
- GCP Dec/2023-Dec/2026
- 95299713, 10/31/25, Registered Nurse License
- 567800, 10/31/25, Public Health Nurse License
Timeline
Clinical Research Registered Nurse
Providence Saint John's Health Center
03.2024 - Current
IV INFUSION HOME HEALTG NURSE
Capital Home Health
10.2022 - Current
Clinic Registered Nurse, Multi-Specialty
Providence Saint John's Health Center
08.2022 - 03.2024
MEDICAL ASSISTANT I1/ Clinical Research Assistant
Providence Saint John's Health Center/Rheumatology
10.2008 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Public Health Nursing
Charles R. Drew University
Associate of Science - Associate's Degree in
Los Angeles Southwest College
Medical Assistant - Medical Assistant Certification
American Career College
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