Katherine Garay
Victorville,CA
Summary
Accomplished Licensed Vocational Nurse implements nursing care, following physician orders in conformance with recognized nursing techniques, standards and administrative policies. Superb technical knowledge and high-level communications skills standardizing nursing practice towards quality care optimization. Prioritizes clinical and operational tasks in fast-paced emergent settings. Collaborates with physicians and multidisciplinary team members, restoring patients' health through nursing and health education processes. Maintains positive attitude in urgent, stressful situations.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Remote / LVN Care Coordinator
Titanium HealthCare / IEHP
Victorville, CA
06.2024 - Current
- Maintained accurate medical records for each patient utilizing electronic health record systems.
- Assessed patient needs for additional services such as social work or home health aides.
- Collaborated with other healthcare providers including physicians, nurses and specialists in order to coordinate optimal patient care plans.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss patient progress and plan treatment goals accordingly.
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical history.
- Successfully managed document processing across multiple platforms including EMR EClinicalWorks and IEHP Care Director portal.
- Processed billing information by submitting relevant ICD 10 and CPT codes
- Utilized appropriate billing units based on the nature of patient services
- Worked independently and remotely, demonstrating self-motivation and the ability to thrive with minimal supervision.
- Implemented efficient schedule planning techniques resulting in timely completion of tasks
- Managed and scheduled patients efficiently using EMR system
- Applied interventions to progress patients toward wellness and address maintenance of wellness.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Therapy Travelers / Hesperia Unified School
Hesperia, CA
09.2023 - 04.2024
- Held temporary position as a Licensed Vocational Nurse
- Collaborated with registered nurses to provide students with comprehensive and high-quality care
- Ensured accurate documentation of all student interactions, while proactively communicating with parents and referring to necessary school staff.
- Provided individualized care for a high school student, including monitoring for seizure activity and assisting with toileting needs.
- Implemented student care plans, administering necessary essential oils in response to specific behaviors.
- Medical documentation completed via Infinite Campus portal
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Therapy Travelers / Apple Valley School District
Apple Valley, CA
12.2022 - 05.2023
- Held Temporary Rover Licensed Vocational Nurse role.
- Documented vitals to track the progress of students' health status.
- Partnered with registered nurses to ensure the delivery of comprehensive and high-quality care for students
- Performed physical examinations and obtained detailed health and development history of students to assess their needs.
- Maintained responsibility for administering medications for patients with specialized health care needs including asthma, diabetes, and allergies.
- Documented student interactions and communicated with parents and school personnel as necessary.
- Collaborated with staff to ensure hygienic conditions within school premises
- Provided 1:1 care for a preschool student. Monitored student for seizure activity.
- Changed student's diaper as needed. Prevented and monitored student from falls.
- Verified and administered insulin to diabetic students. Counted and verified student's food carbs prior to insulin administration.
- Covered different health office’s daily (Elementary, Middle School, and High School.)
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Loma Linda University Medical Center Oncology
Loma Linda, CA
05.2022 - 12.2022
- Cooperated closely with the nursing team to achieve maximum patient safety and care
- Oversee and assign responsibilities to Medical Assistants
- Collaborated with a team of Registered Nurses to prioritize patient well-being
- Submitted referrals for chemotherapy, radiation, durable equipment, and imaging (X-Ray, Ultrasound, MRI).
- Managed medication refills and appointment scheduling through patient communication.
- Communicated with MD regarding patient care and executed doctor’s orders in a timely matter
- Prepared and facilitated setup for Bone Marrow Biopsy procedures.
- Reinforced patient teaching
- Completed patient’s paperwork in a timely manner.
- Recorded patient's vital signs before and after Bone Marrow Biopsy procedures
- Monitored patients for change of status following Bone Marrow Biopsy
- Conducted patient assessments under RN supervision
- Provided and reviewed discharge instructions with patients after consultation with MD
- Recorded patient's vital signs before their scheduled appointment with MD
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Therapy Travelers / Hesperia Unified School
Hesperia, CA
09.2021 - 05.2022
- Held a position as a Temporary Licensed Vocational Nurse
- Collected and documented vital signs for monitoring student conditions.
- Collaborated with registered nurses to ensure delivery of comprehensive and high-quality care to students
- Conducted physical examination, acquired student's health and development history, and determined the appropriate course of action for the child's presenting need.
- Assisted with medication administration while supporting patients' special care requirements including conditions like diabetes, asthma, and allergies.
- Managed documentation of student interaction, facilitated communication with parents, and collaborated with other school staff when needed.
- Collaborated with school staff to ensure cleanliness and hygiene were maintained at all times.
- Provided 1:1 care for a preschool student. Monitored student's oxygen levels every hour. Changed student's diaper as needed. Prevented and monitored student from falls due to unsteady gait.
- Verified and administered insulin to diabetic students. Counted and verified student's food carbs prior to insulin administration.
- Worked in isolation room monitoring and caring for students with COVID like symptoms.
Clinic Licensed Vocational Nurse
Borrego Health / Barstow Community Health Center
Barstow, CA
06.2021 - 09.2021
- Assigned job responsibilities to Medical Assistants
- Enhanced telephone triage services to provide efficient and accurate medical guidance.
- Monitored and evaluated patients' advancements, charted their progress, and promptly informed doctors of any complications or reactions encountered.
- Provided patient care in accordance with the clinic's nursing visit schedule
- Worked in Pediatrics, Family Practice, Women's Health, and Internal Medicine specialties
- Ensured staff compliance with medication protocols through pre-administration verification of immunizations and medications.
- Conducted EKGs, blood pressure checks, and Orthostatic BP measurements.
- Ensured proper delivery of prescribed medicines by administering them via different injection types including IM, SC, and ID
- Administered ear lavage procedures for children and adults
- Verified healthcare provider's orders by reviewing them thoroughly
- Managed Covid testing procedures alongside the administration of Moderna and Janssen vaccines.
- Explained to patients the procedures followed in an examination, a diagnostic test or treatment at the request of clinic personnel
- Kept up to date all quality assurance logs (Oxygen pressure, glucometer, refrigerator temperature, medication inventory, sample medication inventory, immunizations inventory)
- Reviewed patient's record and forms for completion and accuracy
- Performed Urinalysis, Urine HCG, Hemoglobin, Glucose, Strep throat, and Influenza tests.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
St. Mary's Medical Center / YOH
Apple Valley, CA
02.2021 - 06.2021
- Served as a Temporary Licensed Vocational Nurse
- Provided immunizations to individuals in the local community, including COVID-19 vaccines from Moderna or Pfizer
- Reduced patient anxieties by effectively communicating medical procedures
- Verified patient information accurately using efficient communication skills
- Ensured adherence to correct PPE dressing and disposal protocols
- Collaborated with medical and administrative staff to create an environment that was patient-focused, engaging, and compassionate
- Administered 50+ vaccinations a day
Licensed Vocational Nurse
RCM Healthcare / San Bernardino County
Hesperia , CA
01.2021 - 02.2021
- Worked as a Temporary Licensed Vocational Nurse
- Conducted COVID-19 tests efficiently and accurately
- Reduced patient anxiety by explaining procedures to ensure better patient cooperation
- Verified patient information by communicating effectively and precisely
- Performed sterilization and restocking of exam rooms and medical instruments
- Demonstrated expertise in proper use and disposal of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
- Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to foster a compassionate environment focused on patient care.
- Collected between 90-400 COVID-19 nasal swabs per day
Patient Registration / Medical Assistant
Riverside San Bernardino County Indian Health Inc
Barstow, CA
04.2018 - 01.2021
- Front office assistance, such as processing patients, verifying patient's insurance eligibility (Medi-Cal, Blue Shield of Ca, Humana, and Aetna)
- Assisted with multiple phone calls and scheduled appointments
- Registered patients into EMR Next Gen system
- Scanned documents according to the patient's chart
- Checked patients in according to each department (Dental, Medical, Eye
- Care, and Behavioral Health)
- Assisted back office with point of care testing and assisted provider with pap smears
- Obtained vital signs, roomed patients, and updated charts with current medications
Education
Licensed Vocational Nurse -
American Career College
10.2020
Associate of Science - Registered Medical Assistant
San Joaquin Valley College
09.2015
Skills
- Knowledge with Billing
- Time Management
- Critical Thinking
- HIPAA Compliance
- First Aid and CPR
- Case assessments
- Referral management
- Service Coordination
- Workflow Coordination
- Intravenous Therapy and Blood Withdrawal Certification
- Vital Signs Recording
- Call Answering and Assistance
- Specimen Collection
- Medication Administration
- Patient Observation
- Samples Collection
- Family Communication
- Medical chart documentation
- Knowledge with ICD 10 and CPT codes
- Care Quality Assessments
- Experience with remote job position
- Empathetic and compassionate
- Case Management
- Care Planning
- Completing and submitting referrals and prior
authorizations - Inpatient Care
- Acute Care
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Remote / LVN Care Coordinator
Titanium HealthCare / IEHP
06.2024 - Current
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Therapy Travelers / Hesperia Unified School
09.2023 - 04.2024
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Therapy Travelers / Apple Valley School District
12.2022 - 05.2023
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Loma Linda University Medical Center Oncology
05.2022 - 12.2022
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Therapy Travelers / Hesperia Unified School
09.2021 - 05.2022
Clinic Licensed Vocational Nurse
Borrego Health / Barstow Community Health Center
06.2021 - 09.2021
Licensed Vocational Nurse
St. Mary's Medical Center / YOH
02.2021 - 06.2021
Licensed Vocational Nurse
RCM Healthcare / San Bernardino County
01.2021 - 02.2021
Patient Registration / Medical Assistant
Riverside San Bernardino County Indian Health Inc
04.2018 - 01.2021
Licensed Vocational Nurse -
American Career College
Associate of Science - Registered Medical Assistant
San Joaquin Valley College
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