Kassandra Laveaga
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Emergency Department registered nurse with extensive experience in high-volume, fast-paced environments. Proficient in rapid patient assessment, stabilization, vasoactive drip titration, and ventilator management. Leadership role as UPC Co-Chair and preceptor for new graduates, committed to evidence-based practices and team development. Focused on delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in challenging emergency situations.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
New Graduate Preceptor
Martin Luther King Jr Community Hospital
Los Angeles, CA
09.2024 - Current
- Served as a dedicated preceptor for emergency department new graduate nurses, providing structured orientation, clinical guidance, and real-time feedback.
- Facilitated the development of critical thinking, prioritization, and safe decision-making skills in a high-acuity ED environment.
- Led new graduates through mock codes, simulation scenarios, and evidence-based skill reinforcement to build confidence and clinical competency.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Martin Luther King Jr Community Hospital
Los Angeles, CA
04.2023 - Current
- Skilled in rapid assessment, triage, and management of complex trauma, cardiac, neurological, and medical emergencies.
- Applied advanced skills in vasoactive drip titration and ventilator management as part of the ED Critical Care Team.
- Managed and monitored insulin infusion protocols for severe DKA patients to ensure a safe, timely resolution of metabolic derangements, as part of the Glucommander team.
- Co-Chair of the Emergency Department Unit Practice Council (UPC), leading initiatives to improve clinical practice standards, staff engagement, and patient outcomes.
Physical Therapy Technician
ProSport Physical Therapy & Performance
Palos Verdes Estates, CA
08.2020 - 12.2022
- Adapted exercises and therapies to meet the specific needs of patients.
- Assisted with patient intake processes, including gathering health history and therapy goals.
- Utilized computer system to update records with insurance cards, credit card numbers and personal information while maintaining patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Concordia University
Irvine, CA12-2022
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
California State University, Channel Islands
Camarillo, CA07-2020
Skills
- Role model and exemplar for new nurses
- Spanish fluency
- Telemetry and advanced cardiac care
- Critical care nursing (High Acuity RN)
- Management of DKA, HHS, and insulin infusion protocols (Glucommander RN)
Certification
Registered Nurse of California
License # 95320060
Critical Care Registered Nurse Certification- CCRN
Emergency Certified Nurse- CEN
Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course Certification-ENPC
Basic Life Support- BLS
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support -ACLS
Pediatric Advanced Life Support-PALS
Timeline
New Graduate Preceptor
Martin Luther King Jr Community Hospital
09.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Martin Luther King Jr Community Hospital
04.2023 - Current
Physical Therapy Technician
ProSport Physical Therapy & Performance
08.2020 - 12.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Concordia University
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
California State University, Channel Islands