Karren Calip
Fort Belvoir,VA
Summary
A hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure an entry-level Registered Nurse (RN) position. Ready to help the team achieve company goals.
Reliable LVN offering over 15 years of experience providing attentive care to patients of all ages in a variety of healthcare settings aimed at optimizing wellness. Exceptional communicator with reputation for anticipating needs and a passion for collaboration aimed at providing safe, effective, and efficient patient care. Values empowering patients to adopt healthy lifestyles and providing culturally competent care.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Maxim Health Services
Roseville, CA
10.2018 - 10.2020
- Gained experience operating and monitoring specialized medical equipment as well as recognizing subtle changes in patient conditions, effectively reacting in emergency situations, and communicating with a diverse team of professionals regarding the health status of the patient.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Took an active role in patient care planning with healthcare professionals while partnering with patients and families to thoroughly explain and ensure understanding of diagnoses, treatment options, and procedures.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to the supervising nurse.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Crowne Health Care And Rehabilitation
Montgomery, AL
08.2011 - 06.2012
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and optimize care.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures aimed at providing attentive and compassionate care.
- Performed functional assessments and physical examinations for admission and discharge to report changes in patient condition.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Yuba City Care Center
Yuba City, CA
05.2006 - 05.2010
- Interviewed up to 32 patients daily to obtain information regarding symptoms, medications, and prior treatment.
- Regularly assessed patient vitals, performed wound care, changed catheters, administered oral medications, and intramuscular injections, and started IV fluids to mitigate or resolve patient symptoms.
- Reinforced patient education and collaborated with other healthcare staff on the evaluation of care plan outcomes, implementing or adjusting interventions accordingly to ensure optimal recovery and prevent recurrence.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Sears Methodist Center
Abilene, TX
08.2005 - 01.2006
- Responsible for evaluating patient care needs, prioritizing treatment, and maintaining patient flow for more than 60 residents in an assisted living facility.
- Effectively worked with healthcare teams to deliver collaborative care, maintain high-quality service, and contributing to the overall organization by ensuring all healthcare and safety standards were met.
- Maintained documentation related to patient care including assessment results, interventions, medications, and changes in treatment while supervising care activities and partnering with patients on health goals.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Beverly Manor
Stockton, CA
03.2000 - 01.2005
- Responsible for the daily comprehensive care of up to 30 residents while supervising up to 5 CNAs and maintaining efficient and accurate documentation.
- Provided behavioral and emotional support and supervision for families and patients with Dementia and Alzheimer's.
- Followed up with patient care needs, prioritized, and oversaw treatment, and maintained patient flow in partnership with supervising RN.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
St. Joseph's Medical Center
Stockton, CA
03.2000 - 05.2002
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Cared for and assisted patients with strokes, head traumas, and intracranial hematomas.
- Provided prompt and accurate administration of medications, performed wound care, and changed catheters in adherence to all safety standards.
- Regularly evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment, and ensured individualized holistic care while simultaneously ensuring patient flow throughout the hospital.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
International College of Health Sciences
Boynton Beach, FL05.2023
Vocational Nursing - Nursing
Western Career College
Sacramento10.1999
Skills
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient condition monitoring
- Intravenous therapy
- Charting and documentation
- Teamwork and conflict resolution
- Medication Administration
- Pressure Wound Treatment
- Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
- Home Health Nursing
- Cultural Awareness
- Patient Management
- Direct Patient Care
Relevant Skills
- Dedicated patient advocate, which has me putting the needs and care of the patient above everything else.
- Expert multitasker and highly organized, which makes it easier for me to manage several patients on my caseload at once.
- Respected team player throughout my career, equipping me with the right mindset to want to offer anything I can to help improve patient outcomes.
- Excellent sense of integrity and honesty when dealing with sensitive subjects and situations related to patients.
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN) VA RN 0001323604
- Registered Nurse (RN) FL RN 9635150
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) VA 0002100928
- Licensed Vocation Nurse (LVN) CA 191112
- IV Certified
- Basic Life Support- American Heart Association
- 2016 Medical Billing Certificate- U.S. Career Institute
Languages
English
Full Professional
Tagalog
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Maxim Health Services
10.2018 - 10.2020
Licensed Practical Nurse
Crowne Health Care And Rehabilitation
08.2011 - 06.2012
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Yuba City Care Center
05.2006 - 05.2010
Licensed Practical Nurse
Sears Methodist Center
08.2005 - 01.2006
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Beverly Manor
03.2000 - 01.2005
Licensed Vocational Nurse
St. Joseph's Medical Center
03.2000 - 05.2002
Associate of Science - Nursing
International College of Health Sciences
Vocational Nursing - Nursing
Western Career College