Kathlyn Taquiqui,LVN
Lakewood
Summary
Provide safe, high-quality, and compassionate nursing care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or Physician, in alignment with the LVN scope of practice, organizational policies, and established standards of care. Demonstrates accountability and excellence in clinical practice with mission, vision, and strategic plan. Promotes a culture of respect, dignity, and collaboration in every interaction with patients, families, and members of the healthcare team.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Vocational Nurse
South Bay Sunset Pavilion
12.2024 - Current
- A licensed vocational nurse is responsible for providing a supportive role to medical professionals, assisting Physicians and nurses throughout examinations by recording a patient’s health information and administering medicines, vaccines or taking blood samples as instructed by physicians or nurses.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Marlora Post Acute
06.2023 - 12.2024
- A licensed vocational nurse is responsible for providing a supportive role to medical professionals, assisting Physicians and nurses throughout examinations by recording a patient’s health information and administering medicines, vaccines or taking blood samples as instructed by physicians or nurses.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Beachside Post Acute
04.2023 - 06.2023
- A licensed vocational nurse is responsible for providing a supportive role to medical professionals, assisting Physicians and nurses throughout examinations by recording a patient’s health information and administering medicines, vaccines or taking blood samples as instructed by physicians or nurses.
Covid Sample Collector
AMI HealthCare
03.2022 - 06.2022
- Perform nasal swab COVID-19 testing and wellness screening (through temperature checks and a questionnaire), travel to different schools, specimen collection, interact with staff, detail oriented in quality and accuracy.
Med Tech/Aide
Woodruff Care Home
12.2016 - 06.2020
- Assist the licensed nurse (RN or LPN/LVN) in providing safe and ethical care for clients—that is, administering prescribed drugs (also called medications or medicines) and completing other delegated nursing tasks allowed by state law. Medication Aide employment settings vary (for example, skilled nursing homes, residential settings, or assisted-living facilities; hospitals, long-term care facilities; correctional centers; home health agencies, schools, group homes, and daycare centers). For purposes of this publication, the care setting for the Medication Aide is the skilled nursing center or assisted-living facility, and our clients are referred to as residents.
Caregiver
Attentive Home Care
02.2015 - 01.2017
- Assisting with bath and grooming, basic food preparation, medication reminders, light housekeeping, transferring the client, toileting, transportation, monitoring changes in client’s health and companionship.
Caregiver
Visiting Angels
10.2014 - 08.2016
- Assisting with bath and grooming, basic food preparation, medication reminders, light housekeeping, transferring the client, toileting, transportation, monitoring changes in client’s health and companionship.
Caregiver
Apex Home Health
08.2012 - 06.2014
- Assisting with bath and grooming, basic food preparation, medication reminders, light housekeeping, transferring the client, toileting, transportation, monitoring changes in client’s health and companionship.
Education
License Vocational Nurse -
Angeles Institute
Cerritos, CA11.2020
Pharmacy Technician -
Downey Adult School
Downey, CA09.2015
High School -
St. Andrew Academy
Quezon City, Philippines03.2009
Skills
- Bilingual communication in English and Tagalog
- Medication administration (oral, topical, inhalation, injectable, and g-tube)
- Specimen collection (venipuncture, urine, stool) & lab prep
- Direct patient care & age-appropriate nursing interventions
- Catheterization (inserting or monitoring urinary catheters)
- Wound care (cleaning, dressing changes, and monitoring healing)
- Infection control (hand hygiene, PPE use, and aseptic techniques)
- Recording vital signs
- Responding to emergencies
- Dementia and Alzheimer’s knowledge
- Medical examination
Accomplishments and Certification
- License Vocational Nurse #: 733283
- Certified Nursing Assistant: 01186382
- CA Pharmacy Technician State Registration: TCH 153723
- ACLS and BLS through (AHA) American Heart Association
References
- Kristine Lazo, LVN, (562) 480 – 5233
- Catherine Siplat, RN, (562) 879 – 2145
- Darren Mamalio, LVN, (562) 756 – 7283
Timeline
Licensed Vocational Nurse
South Bay Sunset Pavilion
12.2024 - Current
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Marlora Post Acute
06.2023 - 12.2024
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Beachside Post Acute
04.2023 - 06.2023
Covid Sample Collector
AMI HealthCare
03.2022 - 06.2022
Med Tech/Aide
Woodruff Care Home
12.2016 - 06.2020
Caregiver
Attentive Home Care
02.2015 - 01.2017
Caregiver
Visiting Angels
10.2014 - 08.2016
Caregiver
Apex Home Health
08.2012 - 06.2014
License Vocational Nurse -
Angeles Institute
Pharmacy Technician -
Downey Adult School
High School -
St. Andrew Academy
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