KEVIN GARAY
8741 Darby Ave. Northridge,California
Summary
Ambitious, career-focused job seeker, eager to obtain a new graduate registered nursing position to provide exceptional care to a diverse multicultural population and help achieve the company's goals and commitment to high quality safe patient care. I have a strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. My experience as a licensed vocational nurse will serve as an asset to begin my role as an RN and become a leader, team collaborator, and advocate in patient care.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Kaiser Permanente Medical Center
Panorama City, CA
01.2016 - Current
- Working as a staff nurse in the family medicine department assisting doctors, physicians assistants, and nurse practitioners in routine chronic disease management and acute urgent care.
- Prepared patients for examinations, tests or treatments and explained procedures.
- Collected biological samples from patients and performed routine lab tests to support diagnosis.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
- 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.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Kaiser Permanente Medical Center
Woodland Hills, CA
09.2014 - 12/29/16
- Worked in float pool and floated to family medicine, pediatrics, internal medicine, urgent care and specialty departments.
- Prepared patients for examinations, tests or treatments and explained procedures.
- Prepared patient rooms for examination, including stocking supplies and ensuring cleanliness.
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
Medication Technician
Meadowbrook Assisted Living
Agoura Hills, CA
11.2013 - 08.2014
- Received supply of ordered medications to apportion, mix or assemble drugs for administration to residents of the assisted living and memory care unit.
- Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Communicated with resident’s doctors and family members about resident overall health and conditions.
- Collaborated and delegated resident care with the caregiving staff.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
California State University Fullerton
Fullerton, CA12.2024
Associate of Science - Registered Nursing
Pasadena City College
Pasadena, CA12-2023
Licensed Vocational Nursing -
Casa Loma College
Van Nuys, CA01.2014
Skills
- Providing exceptional nursing care and concern while maintaining patient confidentiality according to HIPAA
- Excellent communication skills between physicians, healthcare team, and to patients
- Treatment Plan Implementation
- Intravenous Therapy and Blood Withdrawal Certification
- Electronic Health Records Management
- Direct Patient Care
- SBAR Communication
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Emotional Intelligence
Credentials And Licenses
- Registered Nursing License # 95371496
- Associates degree in nursing from Pasadena City College
- LVN License # 282311
- IV Certified
- Fire Safety Certified
- Basic Life Support Certificate
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Professional
Accomplishments
- Several on-the-spot recognitions from patients who felt my care provided to them was above satisfactory and caring as an LVN. Graduated as class valedictorian in LVN school.
Timeline
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Kaiser Permanente Medical Center
01.2016 - Current
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Kaiser Permanente Medical Center
09.2014 - 12/29/16
Medication Technician
Meadowbrook Assisted Living
11.2013 - 08.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
California State University Fullerton
Associate of Science - Registered Nursing
Pasadena City College
Licensed Vocational Nursing -
Casa Loma College
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