Katherine Morales
Rancho Cucamonga,CA
Summary
Dedicated and well-qualified LVN offering proven skills in patient care, medication administration and treatment implementation. Detail-oriented, responsive and proficient in routine care and emergency response. Brings 3+ year record in field.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Telehealth Nurse
Amazonite Treatment Center
Fontana, CA
01.2024 - 02.2025
- Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Provided emotional support and encouragement to promote positive behavior change.
- Educated patients on self-care management techniques for improved health outcomes.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Maintained accurate electronic medical records in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
- Documented services discussed and provided details in electronic medical records.
- Provided telehealth nursing services to patients in a variety of settings.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Reviewed medical chart and requested appointments, prescriptions and consultations for urgent needs.
- Coordinated follow-up visits with primary care providers or specialists as necessary.
- Collected data to represent symptom onset, presenting problem and medical diagnoses.
- Communicated triage information to primary care team to discuss disposition.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Developed educational materials for patients about disease prevention and management.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
LPN School Nurse
Stepping Stones Group
Pomona, CA
11.2023 - 04.2024
- Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures.
- Evaluated patient care procedural changes for effectiveness and made necessary adjustments.
- Participated in IEP meetings to discuss student healthcare needs.
- Provided pre- and post-operative nursing care.
- Administered and supervised administration of prescription medication to students.
- Collected blood, urine or sputum from patients to perform routine laboratory tests.
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Modified existing software systems to enhance performance and add new features.
- Leveraged skills to input and compile data gathered from various sources.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patients' charts.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Measured and recorded patient height, weight and other vital signs.
- Prepared or examined food trays for conformance to prescribed diet.
Home Health Hospice Nurse
Bright Sky Hospice Care
Redlands, CA
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Coordinated services with home health aides, social workers, spiritual counselors.
- Planned and coordinated nursing service to meet specific healthcare needs of patients.
- Utilized problem solving skills when dealing with complex clinical scenarios.
- Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
- Actively participated in interdisciplinary team meetings regarding patient progress or changes in condition.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Collaborated with health groups to plan or implement programs designed to improve overall health of communities.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Administered local, inhalation or intravenous anesthetics to patients undergoing procedures.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to provide continuity of care.
- Counseled patients and support system members to offer emotional support and recommend resources such as community services.
- Reported any change in the patient's condition to appropriate personnel.
- Assessed, monitored, and documented patient's physical condition, changes in health status, and responses to treatment plans.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Collaborated with others to discuss new opportunities.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Delivered products to customer locations on time.
- Maintained schedule of class assignments to meet deadlines.
- Answered calls per shift to assist with customer questions and concerns.
Charge Licensed Practical Nurse
Terracina Sub Acute
Redlands, CA
08.2021 - 01.2022
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Monitored patients with incontinence issues, both after procedures and in recovery from trauma, installing catheters and monitoring bedpans to keep patients safe and comfortable.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Counseled clients, patients and families and provided emotional and psychosocial support.
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
- Displayed strong telephone etiquette, effectively handling difficult calls.
- Modified existing software systems to enhance performance and add new features.
- Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
- Planned and completed group projects, working smoothly with others.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Maintained open communication with team members and stakeholders, resulting in successful project outcomes.
- Delivered products to customer locations on time.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
- Prepared or examined food trays for conformance to prescribed diet.
- Answered patients' calls to determine how to assist.
COVID-19 Vaccinator
AHP staffing
Victorville, CA
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Instructed patients on vaccine administration, side effects, and post-vaccination care.
- Developed partnerships with local organizations that could help expand access to vaccines in underserved communities.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients seeking information about the availability of vaccines or scheduling appointments.
- Managed inventory of vaccine supplies and ensured they were stored in accordance with recommended standards.
- Monitored patients for adverse reactions following vaccinations.
- Used physiologically and technologically derived data to assess urgent and emergent health conditions.
- Obtained specimens or samples for laboratory work.
- Analyzed and interpreted patients' histories, symptoms and diagnostic information to develop appropriate diagnoses.
- Set up, maintained and calibrated medical laboratory equipment.
- Evaluated patients' vital signs or laboratory data to determine emergency intervention needs.
- Collaborated with public health officials to ensure compliance with state guidelines for administering COVID-19 vaccines.
- Modified existing software systems to enhance performance and add new features.
- Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Las Colinas Post Acute
Ontario, CA
12.2020 - 08.2021
- Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
- Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
- Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
- Inserted, cared for and removed patients' catheters and monitored fluid output.
- Worked with social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
- Maintained accurate patient records documenting treatments, medications administered and other pertinent information.
- Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Collaborated with cross-functional team to define features and build powerful and easy-to-use products and customer-facing workflow tools.
- Delivered products to customer locations on time.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Answered calls per shift to assist with customer questions and concerns.
Home Health LVN
Best Home Health
Ontario, OR
09.2020 - 12.2020
- Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Attended continuing education courses related to home health nursing practices.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Delivered products to customer locations on time.
- Maintained schedule of class assignments to meet deadlines.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
- Collaborated with cross-functional team to define features and build powerful and easy-to-use products and customer-facing workflow tools.
- Displayed strong telephone etiquette, effectively handling difficult calls.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Responded promptly to emergency calls from clients needing urgent attention at home.
Education
Nursing
American Career College
Ontario, CA02-2020
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Privacy and Confidentiality
- Student Health Evaluation
- Decision-Making
- HIPAA Requirements
- Emergency Care
- Medical Screening
- Infection Control
- Problem-Solving
- Family Education
- Health Care Consultation
- Health Program Evaluation
Timeline
Telehealth Nurse
Amazonite Treatment Center
01.2024 - 02.2025
LPN School Nurse
Stepping Stones Group
11.2023 - 04.2024
Home Health Hospice Nurse
Bright Sky Hospice Care
01.2022 - 01.2023
Charge Licensed Practical Nurse
Terracina Sub Acute
08.2021 - 01.2022
COVID-19 Vaccinator
AHP staffing
01.2021 - 01.2022
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Las Colinas Post Acute
12.2020 - 08.2021
Home Health LVN
Best Home Health
09.2020 - 12.2020
Nursing
American Career College
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