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Karla AGUETE

Westminster,CA

Summary

Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Clinic LVN

Altamed Medical Group
Garden Grove
10.2021 - 08.2023
  • Collected specimens for laboratory testing per provider orders.
  • Assisted physicians with examinations and treatments as needed.
  • Assisted with admission, discharge and transfer of patients from clinic setting.
  • Responded promptly to inquiries from patients regarding their medical conditions or treatment plans.
  • Administered injections as ordered by the physician or nurse practitioner according to established protocols.

Utilization Review Specialist

College Hospital Cerritos
09.2018 - 09.2021
  • Monitored trends in utilization patterns and made recommendations for improvement as needed.
  • Attended relevant meetings and conferences related to Utilization Review activities.
  • Analyzed treatment plans for appropriateness, effectiveness and medical necessity in accordance with established criteria.
  • Interpreted coverage policies and benefit provisions as they relate to the clinical setting.

LVN / Mednurse

College Hospital Cerritos
05.2016 - 09.2018
  • Collaborated with other healthcare providers including physicians, nurses and specialists in order to coordinate optimal patient care plans.
  • Monitored patient progress, reported changes to physician and provided education to families regarding medical conditions.
  • Provided direct patient care by taking vital signs, administering medications and treatments, and providing wound care.

LVN: Charge Nurse / Treatment Nurse

Leisure Court Nursing Center
09.2014 - 01.2016
  • Absorbed as LVN from CNA (fulltime)
  • Provided direct patient care, including administering medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
  • Coordinated with other members of the healthcare team to ensure proper implementation of treatment plans for patients.
  • Evaluated effectiveness of interventions used in order to modify treatment plans accordingly.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.

Education

Associate of Arts - ADN

Cerritos College
Norwalk, CA
05-2024

License Vocational Nurse -

Summit College
05.2014

Diploma Nursing Assistant Training Program -

Coast Health Career College

Certification Restorative Nursing Assistant | Coast -

Health Career College

Skills

  • Licensed RN : 95383729
  • Basic Life Support valid 6/2026
  • Quality Improvement
  • Health Promotion
  • Discharge Planning
  • Wound Care
  • Medical assessment
  • Patient Management
  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Diabetes management
  • Physical assessments
  • Medication and IV administration
  • Taking vitals
  • Patient Monitoring
  • Call triaging
  • Patient care planning

References

REFERENCES:

Angelo Villanueva | RN Cedar Sinai Hospital (562) 884 - 2567

Anne Fernandez | IV Nurse at Pacific Shores Medical Group (714) 300-4683

Giselle Roman | RN Manager Davita Dialysis (562) 884 - 6640

Additional Information

  • RN # 95383729
  • CPR/BLS (6/2026)
  • LVN License # - 283640
  • CNA License # - 00821764

Timeline

Clinic LVN

Altamed Medical Group
10.2021 - 08.2023

Utilization Review Specialist

College Hospital Cerritos
09.2018 - 09.2021

LVN / Mednurse

College Hospital Cerritos
05.2016 - 09.2018

LVN: Charge Nurse / Treatment Nurse

Leisure Court Nursing Center
09.2014 - 01.2016

Associate of Arts - ADN

Cerritos College

License Vocational Nurse -

Summit College

Diploma Nursing Assistant Training Program -

Coast Health Career College

Certification Restorative Nursing Assistant | Coast -

Health Career College

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