Karla Sotomayor
Concord,CA
Summary
Compassionate New Registered Nurse with a BSN and over 15 years in diverse healthcare, including home health and clinics. Strong clinical skills in patient assessment, wound care, and IV/infusion therapy, focused on delivering exceptional patient-centered care. Experienced in cardiology triage, effectively assessing critical symptoms and applying critical thinking for informed decision-making. Demonstrates leadership in delegating and coordinating patient care activities while mentoring clinical staff, with a commitment to safe and culturally competent practices.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Relief Nurse
San Mateo County Correctional
Redwood City, California
06.2026 - Current
- Performed comprehensive patient assessments and triage while documenting symptoms and histories.
- Developed and implemented individualized nursing care plans based on patient assessments.
- Monitored vital signs, conducted injections, catheterizations, and point-of-care testing.
- Administered treatments and medications in compliance with healthcare standards.
- Coordinated discharge planning for patients and families, ensuring a smooth transition and continuity of care.
- Determine medical or psychiatric emergency need and provide intervention.
Recognize symptoms of major psychiatric diagnoses. - Participated in educational programs to uphold nursing expertise and skills.
Home Health Nurse
Brightstar Healthcare
Moraga, California
11.2025 - Current
- Administer and manage IV therapy and infusion treatments (medications, hydration, TPNs, NG nutrition, and antibiotics).
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to tailor care plans for optimal patient outcomes.
- Provide wound care, including complex dressing changes.
- Monitor patient responses and communicate changes to providers and families.
- Educate patients and families on the use of medical equipment and therapies.
Medical Evaluation Assistant
City and County of San Francisco
04.2013 - Current
- Assist with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Administer patient care in an acute medical unit, assisting with vital signs, assessments, and treatments.
- Support minor surgical procedures, prepare exam rooms, and maintain medical equipment.
- Assist with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Assist with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
Triage Cardiology Nurse
John Muir Health, Walnut Creek Medical Center
Walnut Creek, California
03.2026 - 06.2026
- Perform comprehensive telephone and telehealth triage assessments for patients with cardiac symptoms (e.g., chest pain, palpitations, dyspnea, syncope)
- Prioritize patient care using clinical judgment and evidence-based protocols to determine appropriate disposition (emergent, urgent, routine)
- Identify and escalate high-risk conditions, including Acute Coronary Syndrome, Atrial Fibrillation, and Heart Failure
- Provide patient education on symptom management, medication adherence, and when to seek emergency care.
- Coordinate care with interdisciplinary teams, including cardiologists, primary care providers, and emergency services
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Nightingale College
Salt Lake City, UT12-2024
Associate of Arts -
Diablo Valley College
Pleasant Hill, CA12-2021
Certificate of Technical Studies -
Merrit College
Oakland, CA12-2012
Skills
- Patient assessments
- Vital signs monitoring
- Triage management
- Medication administration
- Comprehensive assessment
- Care planning
- Patient education
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Certification
- RN License #95439786
- CPT License #00048340
- BLS
Accomplishments
- Recognized for going above and beyond the call of duty.
- Graduated nursing school with a 4.0 GPA. (Summa Cum Laude)
- Member of Sigma Theta Tau International Honors Society of Nursing.
Timeline
Relief Nurse
San Mateo County Correctional
06.2026 - Current
Triage Cardiology Nurse
John Muir Health, Walnut Creek Medical Center
03.2026 - 06.2026
Home Health Nurse
Brightstar Healthcare
11.2025 - Current
Medical Evaluation Assistant
City and County of San Francisco
04.2013 - Current
Bachelor of Science -
Nightingale College
Associate of Arts -
Diablo Valley College
Certificate of Technical Studies -
Merrit College