Katie Hood
Orange,United States
Summary
Compassionate and detail-oriented Licensed Vocational Nurse with diverse experience in skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and memory care. Expertise in wound care, patient assessment, and infection prevention, ensuring regulatory compliance and optimal patient outcomes through effective interdisciplinary collaboration. Seeking an LVN position to further professional growth.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Treatment Nurse, LVN
Trabuco Hills Post Acute
Lake Forest, United States
12.2025 - Current
- Perform comprehensive assessments
- Provide wound treatment for pressure injuries, surgical wounds, skin tears, and chronic ulcers
- Administer treatments according to physician orders and maintain accurate TAR documentation
- Conduct routine skin assessments and implement preventative interventions to reduce skin breakdown
- Collaborate with physicians, wound care specialists, therapists, and nursing staff to optimize patient outcomes
- Ensure compliance with CMS regulations, infection control standards, and facility policies
- Document patient progress and coordinate care using electronic medical records (EMR)
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Vivante Assisted Living & Memory Care
Newport Beach, United States
01.2025 - 11.2025
- Delivered skilled nursing care to residents in assisted living and memory care settings
- Administered oral, injectable, and subcutaneous medications while monitoring therapeutic responses
- Assessed residents for changes in condition and communicated findings to providers and interdisciplinary teams
- Developed, implemented, and updated individualized care plans
- Promoted patient safety, infection prevention, and regulatory compliance
Home Health Aide
AccentCare
Lake Forest, United States
08.2023 - 01.2025
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, mobility, transfers, feeding, and personal hygiene
- Utilized gait belts and mechanical lifts to ensure safe patient handling
- Supported medication management and maintained accurate care documentation
- Provided compassionate companionship and emotional support to patients and families
Medical Assistant
CHOC Seaview Pediatrics
Laguna Hills, United States
04.2021 - 08.2023
- Performed patient triage, obtained vital signs, and documented clinical information in EMR systems
- Assisted providers with procedures including catheterizations, breathing treatments, and suture removal
- Conducted point-of-care testing including COVID-19, strep, and hemoglobin screening
- Administered immunizations and provided patient and family education regarding treatment plans and medications
- Trained newly hired staff on clinical workflows, documentation, and patient care protocols
Lead Medical Assistant
The Newport Center Urgent Care
Newport Beach, United States
11.2019 - 04.2021
- Coordinated COVID-19 testing operations, including specimen collection, processing, and communication with laboratories to ensure timely results
- Performed EKG preparation, rapid injections, venipuncture, diagnostic testing, and sterile procedures
- Managed medical supplies and inventory, scheduled patient appointments, processed referrals, and verified insurance to streamline patient care
- Assisted with front-office operations, addressing billing inquiries and efficiently handling patient intake
Education
Vocational Nursing Diploma -
American Career College
Anaheim, CA09-2024
Medical Assistant Program -
American Career College
Anaheim, CA04-2019
Skills
- Wound Care & Skin Assessments
- Medication Administration
- Patient monitoring
- Vital signs assessment
- Infection Prevention & Control
- EMR Documentation
- Specimen collection
- Care planning
- Patient Education
- Treatment records
- Care coordination
- Team collaboration
- HIPAA Compliance
- Basic Cardiac Monitoring
- Compassionate care
- Effective communication
- Pressure ulcer prevention
Timeline
Treatment Nurse, LVN
Trabuco Hills Post Acute
12.2025 - Current
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Vivante Assisted Living & Memory Care
01.2025 - 11.2025
Home Health Aide
AccentCare
08.2023 - 01.2025
Medical Assistant
CHOC Seaview Pediatrics
04.2021 - 08.2023
Lead Medical Assistant
The Newport Center Urgent Care
11.2019 - 04.2021
Vocational Nursing Diploma -
American Career College
Medical Assistant Program -
American Career College