Khrystyn Balacania
Moreno Valley,CA
Summary
Highly skilled and dedicated Licensed Vocational Nurse with extensive experience in patient-centered care across diverse nursing roles, including outpatient specialties, long-term care, and home health care. Proven expertise in administering medications, vital signs monitoring, patient education, and infection control. Academically accomplished with a Bachelor's in General Psychology with honors, two Associate degrees in Math and Science, & Social and Behavioral Science, and a Diploma in Vocational Nursing. Known for exceptional teamwork, hard work, and the ability to adapt to various healthcare settings. Seeking opportunities to leverage my versatile skill set, enhance personal development, and dedication to exceptional patient care to make a meaningful impact in the healthcare industry.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Vocational Nurse II
Kaiser Permanente
05.2022 - 12.2024
- Floated to different outpatient specialty departments, including Express Care, Urgent Care, Oncology, Orthopedics, Podiatry, GI Lab, Great Starts, Neurology, Nephrology, Peritoneal Dialysis, HNS, Cardiology, Pulmonary, General Surgery, and Nurse Visits
- Took vital signs, review medication reconciliation, and followed proactive care guidelines during patient encounters
- Proficient in message management
- Transcribed physician orders per Kaiser policy
- Experienced with Epic EHR
- Provided education to patients regarding at home care.
- Administered medications accurately and in a timely manner, ensuring proper treatment for various conditions.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Platinum Healthcare
09.2021 - 05.2022
- Worked with pediatric and geriatrics patients in an outpatient setting
- Administered flu immunizations and PCR Covid testing primarily during contract travel assignment
- Floated and trained in different speciality departments such as family medicine, internal medicine, nurse visits, pediatric, dermatology, back office messages, and diabetic retinal photography
- Took vital signs and followed proactive care guidelines during patient encounters
- Transcribed physician orders per Kaiser policy
- Experienced with Epic EHR
- Provided education to patients regarding at home care.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Curative
04.2021 - 09.2021
- Vaccination nurse for the Covid-19 pandemic
- Administered and prepared Covid-19 vaccines including Pfizer, Moderna, and Janssen
- Followed infection control protocols
- Educated patients on potential side effects of vaccinations
- Observed patients for immediate side effects following vaccination administration.
Charge/Desk Nurse
Windsor Cypress Gardens
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Worked with the geriatric population in a skilled nursing and rehabilitation setting under the direct and indirect of a registered nurse
- Medication administration of a floor of 36 patients
- Supervised and delegated nursing care to a team of nursing assistants
- Reported abnormal lab values and change of condition to medical doctor
- Provided specialized procedures such as wound care and catheterization
- Experienced in Point Click Care EMR for medical documentation
- Assisted in back office duties such as scheduling appointments and pharmacy reconciliation.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Allied Professional Nursing
10.2013 - 04.2021
- Provided home health nursing care to the pediatirc population
- Ensured services provided meet guidelines for health, hygiene, safety, and infection control standard
- Completed progress notes summarizing daily individual's current health status, including physician visits and changes in health status
- Prevented medication errors by meticulously reviewing physician orders and administering medications as prescribed.
- Administered medications and treatments as ordered, took and recorded patients' vital signs, carried out new orders by physician
- Reported change of condition to registered nurse and/or physician.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Azuza Pacific University
San Bernardino, CA 01.2025 - Current
Certificate - Pre-Nursing Studies
Los Angeles Pacific University
San Dimas, CA06.2024
Bachelors - General Psychology Concentration
Cal State University San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA12.2020
Associates (2) - University Studies: Math And Social Sciences
Chaffey College
Rancho Cucamonga, CA05.2013
Diploma Certificate - Diploma of Vocational Nursing
Baldy View ROP
Ontario, CA09.2009
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Infection Control
- IV Therapy
- Wound Care Management
- Documentation and Reporting
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Time Management
- Leadership Skills
- Communication Skills
- HIPAA Compliance
Certification
- CPR Certification, 09/2025
- License Vocational Nurse, 289489, California, 8/31/2025
- Blood Withdrawal and IV Therapy
Awards
- 90% Club - 100% Patient Satisfaction Questionnaire in Kaiser Permanente, Quarter 1 and Quarter 2
- Dean's List, Los Angeles Pacific University, Spring 2024
- Dean's List, California State University, San Bernardino, Fall 2019, Spring 2020, & Fall 2020
Timeline
Master of Science - Nursing
Azuza Pacific University
01.2025 - Current
Licensed Vocational Nurse II
Kaiser Permanente
05.2022 - 12.2024
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Platinum Healthcare
09.2021 - 05.2022
Charge/Desk Nurse
Windsor Cypress Gardens
06.2021 - 08.2021
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Curative
04.2021 - 09.2021
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Allied Professional Nursing
10.2013 - 04.2021
Certificate - Pre-Nursing Studies
Los Angeles Pacific University
Bachelors - General Psychology Concentration
Cal State University San Bernardino
Associates (2) - University Studies: Math And Social Sciences
Chaffey College
Diploma Certificate - Diploma of Vocational Nursing
Baldy View ROP
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