Katalina Marino
San Mateo,CA
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LVN Charge Nurse
Children's Health of Northern California
03.2024 - Current
- Serve as a clinical resource and point of support for approximately interdisciplinary personnel, including RNs, LVNs, CNAs, RTs, MD, RD, PT, OT.
- Coordinate patient admissions, discharges, and transfers while ensuring proper documentation and communication.
- Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and facility protocols, maintaining patient safety and quality standards.
LVN Floor Nurse
Children's Health of Northern California
09.2022 - Current
- Demonstrate clinical competency in providing skilled nursing care to medically complex, technology-dependent pediatric patients, including those with tracheostomies, ventilators, G-tubes, and GJ-tubes.
- Provide care for pediatric patients with complex medical conditions (e.g., diabetes, seizure disorders, degenerative muscular diseases, TBI).
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to implement individualized care plans and ensure continuity of care.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Children's Health of Northern California
06.2021 - Current
- Provide compassionate bedside care while ensuring patient comfort, dignity, and privacy.
- Offer emotional support to patients and families, helping ease anxiety and promote a positive healing environment.
- Follow strict infection control protocols, including proper hand hygiene, PPE use, and sanitation procedures, to prevent the spread of illness and ensure patient and staff safety.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Josephine's Professional Staffing, Inc
09.2019 - 03.2021
- Floated between multiple units including (e.g., PICU, Oncology, Progressive Care, Inpatient Eating Disorders, Labor and Delivery), providing direct patient care and support to meet diverse patient needs.
- Supported nursing staff by preparing patients for procedures, assisting with patient transfers, and maintaining a clean, organized environment.
- Observed patient conditions closely, noting changes or concerns, and communicated findings to the appropriate medical staff to ensure timely interventions.
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nursing
Gavilan College
Gilroy, CA05-2025
Associate of Science - Vocational Nursing
Mission College
Santa Clara, CA05-2022
Skills
- EMR Systems: PointClickCare, EPIC, and Point of Care
- Patient & Family Education
- Leadership & Staff Management
- Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Pediatric Medication Dosing
- GT/GJT & Tracheostomy Care
Clinical Experience
Preceptorship - Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
Valley Medical Center, San Jose, California
Student Nurse | April 2025-May 2025 (120 hours)
- Completed 120-hour preceptorship alongside experiences PICU RNs, caring for critically ill pediatric patients aged newborn to adolescent
- Developed advanced critical thinking and prioritization skills in a high-acuity setting
- Administered IV medications, ventilator management, and communicated effectively with interdisciplinary teams
- Gained experience with chest tubes, CVP, EVD, sedation protocols, and pediatric specific medication dosing
Certification
- California RN License (Expected June 2025)
- California LVN License #727973 | Exp. 07/2026
- PALS | Exp. 06/2025
- BLS/First Aid/AED Certification (AHA) | Exp. 10/2025
- IV & Blood Withdrawal
- CNA & Home Health
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
LVN Charge Nurse
Children's Health of Northern California
03.2024 - Current
LVN Floor Nurse
Children's Health of Northern California
09.2022 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Children's Health of Northern California
06.2021 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Josephine's Professional Staffing, Inc
09.2019 - 03.2021
Associate of Science - Registered Nursing
Gavilan College
Associate of Science - Vocational Nursing
Mission College
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