Karla borquez
Summary
Compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with background in providing quality patient care. Skills include conducting physical examinations, administering medications and injections, monitoring patient progress and educating patients on health management. Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with healthcare teams to improve patient outcomes. Proven track record of remaining calm under pressure while maintaining strong attention to detail.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Vocational Nurse
VITAS Healthcare
Irvine, CA
07.2024 - Current
- Monitor vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate and respiration rate.
- Administer medications as prescribed by physicians and monitored patient responses to treatment plans.
- Monitor vital signs, observed changes in condition, and reported any concerns to physician.
- Attended regular staff meetings with interdisciplinary team to review policies and procedures regarding patient care.
- Provide physical and emotional support to patients and their families.
- Educate patients and family members on disease process, medication administration and symptom management.
- Provide bereavement counseling services for surviving family members after a death has occurred.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals including social workers, chaplains, and doctors to ensure quality care is provided throughout the hospice experience.
- Advocated for patients' needs and preferences.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations such as pain crisis or respiratory distress
- Document patient care, treatments, and changes in condition in an accurate and timely manner
- Proficient in administering medication via macy catheter and medication pumps.
- Provide compassionate care to terminally ill patients in home and facility settings.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Activcare Living
Orange, CA
11.2020 - 07.2024
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate and respiration rate.
- Implemented infection control measures per facility policy.
- Collected specimens for laboratory analysis; prepared specimens for transport to lab.
- Evaluated patient responses to treatments; documented assessments in medical record system.
- Administered prescribed medications under the direction of a physician or RN.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
French park care center
Santa Ana, CA
11.2019 - 05.2022
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate and respiration rate.
- Implemented infection control measures per facility policy.
- Collected specimens for laboratory analysis; prepared specimens for transport to lab.
- Evaluated patient responses to treatments; documented assessments in medical record system.
- Administered prescribed medications under the direction of a physician or RN.
- Adhered to all applicable laws regarding confidentiality of protected health information.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
Certified Nursing Assistant
GoRN LLC
Santa Ana, CA
07.2019 - 06.2020
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Transported patients to treatment units, using wheelchair or stretcher.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Interim HealthCare
Los Angeles, CA
07.2017 - 10.2017
- Transported patients to treatment units, using wheelchair or stretcher.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
- Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Legacy Rehab & Care Center
Bullhead City, AZ
12.2013 - 03.2017
- Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Transported patients to treatment units, using wheelchair or stretcher.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
Education
Diploma - Licensed Vocational Nurse
American Career College
CA08-2019
Skills
- Fluent in Spanish
- Attention to detail
- Critical thinking
- Self-Directed
- EMR Proficiency
- Palliative care
- Effective communication
- Time management
Timeline
Licensed Vocational Nurse
VITAS Healthcare
07.2024 - Current
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Activcare Living
11.2020 - 07.2024
Licensed Vocational Nurse
French park care center
11.2019 - 05.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
GoRN LLC
07.2019 - 06.2020
Certified Nursing Assistant
Interim HealthCare
07.2017 - 10.2017
Certified Nursing Assistant
Legacy Rehab & Care Center
12.2013 - 03.2017
Diploma - Licensed Vocational Nurse
American Career College