KIMBERLY ISIP
Corona,CA
Summary
A caring, compassionate, and dedicated LVN with 5+ years experience in a variety of clinical settings including: outpatient, primary care, and flu clinics. In addition to pediatrics, private duty, assisted living, home health, and memory care facilities. Experienced in various aspects of nursing management, administration and documentation of medications, and triage assessment skills. Reliable, team player with the ability to stay calm during crises and collaborate on multidisciplinary teams.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Vocational Nurse, Agency
Clipboard Health
08.2021 - Current
- Administer routine immunizations to pediatric and adult population to promote health and prevent disease
- Refer appropriate prior authorization requests to Medical Directors and designated staff
- Request additional information from members or providers in consistent and efficient manner
- Make appropriate referrals to other clinical programs
- Administer oral, sublingual, rectal, topical, and parenteral medications as ordered per MD
- Manage and provide skilled nursing care to an average of 30 patients per shift
- Assess patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded them in electronic medical records
- Take samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests
- Document patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising RN
- Manage patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels
- Supervise team of certified nursing assistants during routine patient care and equipment assembly activities
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide optimal patient care
Strike Licensed Vocational Nurse
UCLA Health
02.2024 - 02.2024
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Took vitals and assessed patients in recovery room following surgical procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Monitored vital signs and administered medications to support patient stabilization, facilitating smoother transitions to recovery.
- Ensured compliance with all necessary regulatory requirements and accreditation standards during the pre-op phase of care.
- Streamlined the pre-operative process through effective communication with surgical teams, anesthesiologists, and patients.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Licensed Vocational Nurse, Temporary
Kaiser Permanente
09.2024 - 12.2024
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing efficient immunization services in a timely manner.
- Safely administered flu vaccinations, providing education to customers on vaccines, dosage, indications, precautions, contraindications and potential side effects.
- Prepared vaccinations for administration according to manufacturer
- Interviewed patients to ensure vaccination wasn't contraindicated at time of event
- Administered specified medication intramuscular injection and noted proper documentation in EPIC EHR
- Monitored patients for signs and symptoms of distress in the medical observation area
- Provided support to patients experiencing adverse reactions or side effects from vaccinations, ensuring their well-being and proper medical care were addressed
- Provided compassionate care during immunization appointments, making patients feel comfortable throughout the process
- Maintained awareness of medication storage guidelines, including cold chain considerations
- Stocked supplies and cleaned clinic area
Strike Licensed Vocational Nurse
UCLA Health
11.2024 - 11.2024
- Facilitated seamless patient care with thorough and accurate documentation of medical histories, vital signs, and medications
- Worked with the multidisciplinary Cardiology team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions
- Streamlined communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive understanding of care plans
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents
- Maintained a safe and clean clinical environment by adhering to infection control guidelines and disposing of biohazardous waste properly
- Administered medications and injections as prescribed, adhering strictly to protocols for patient safety
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment
Travel Licensed Vocational Nurse
Santa Rosa Community Health
03.2023 - 02.2024
- Utilized nursing process to assess, implement and evaluate care in an adult primary care setting
- Referred appropriate prior authorization requests to Medical Directors
- Requested additional information from members or providers in consistent and efficient manner
- Made appropriate referrals to other clinical programs
- Managed incoming phone calls regarding patient needs for triage, medication refills, or questions about current care plan
- Administered routine immunizations to pediatric and adult population to promote health and prevent disease
- Reviewed and compared needed records and abstracted data to CAIR, eCW, and patient’s immunization records; including identifying when patient immunizations were due
- Provided vaccine information statements (VIS) and administered vaccines as ordered
- Provided periodic vaccine updates, in-services, or information to staff, as needed
- Monitored and recorded refrigerator and freezer temperatures at least twice a day
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses
- Routed patient concerns to appropriate parties within the organization, including prior authorizations, referrals, and medication refills
- Educated patients and families on health topics, medications and treatments to increase understanding and improve health outcomes
- Cultivated rapport with patients and caregivers, utilizing proactive communication with parents and children
- Helped young patients feel comfortable with procedures and immunizations
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms
- Promoted available resources and connected individuals with services
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide optimal patient care
Travel Licensed Vocational Nurse
San Joaquin County Department Of Public Health
02.2023 - 03.2023
- Work with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful clinical flow of mobile vaccination unit
- Verify patient using appropriate patient identifiers
- Administer COVID-19 vaccinations including most recent Bivalent booster
- Administer specified medication intramuscular injection and noted proper documentation in MyCaVax charting system
- Educate patients on possible side effects
- Monitored patients for signs and symptoms of distress in the medical observation area
- Travel to various areas of San Joaquin County to provide immunization services
- Stocked supplies, cleaned area, set up and torn down the clinic, as appropriate
Licensed Vocational Nurse, Temporary
Kaiser Permanente
09.2022 - 01.2023
- Provided COVID-19 and flu immunizations
- Educated patients about COVID-19 and flu vaccinations
- Prepared vaccinations for administration according to manufacturer
- Interviewed patients to ensure vaccination wasn't contraindicated at time of event
- Administered specified medication intramuscular injection and noted proper documentation in EPIC EHR
- Monitored patients for signs and symptoms of distress in the medical observation area
- Maintained awareness of medication storage guidelines, including cold chain considerations
- Collected nasopharyngeal specimens to be tested for COVID-19
- Stocked supplies and cleaned clinic area.
Travel Licensed Vocational Nurse
University Of California San Diego
09.2021 - 04.2022
- Provided COVID-19 and flu immunizations throughout various clinics
- Educated patients about COVID-19 and flu vaccinations
- Prepared vaccinations for administration according to manufacturer
- Interviewed patients to ensure vaccination wasn't contraindicated at time of event
- Administered specified medication intramuscular injection and noted proper documentation in EPIC EHR
- Monitored patients for signs and symptoms of distress in the medical observation area
- Maintained awareness of medication storage guidelines, including cold chain considerations
- Collected nasopharyngeal specimens to be tested for COVID-19
- Stocked supplies, cleaned area, set up and torn down the clinic, as appropriate
Licensed Vocational Nurse, Private Duty
Merage Home Health
08.2019 - 08.2021
- Conducted basic hygiene and nursing care, including administration of prescribed medications and therapeutic effects treatments, and disease prevention, as ordered by physician
- Collected information regarding patient status and reported results to RN charge nurse in timely manner
- Obtained specimens for diagnostic testing as ordered
- Assisted with activities of daily living including medication administration, toileting, and feeding
- Diabetes management and care for Type 1 diabetes patient
- Stabilized glucose levels and reduced hypo/hyperglycemic episodes
- Performed complete transfers from bed, chair, and wheelchair
- Documented all daily findings in electronic record at end of the shift
Charge Licensed Vocational Nurse
Silverado Senior Living
10.2019 - 06.2021
- Administered medications to Alzheimer/Dementia residents as ordered per MD
- Led staff to promote healthy and functional work environment
- Successfully managed 30+ residents in assisted living setting
- Conducted group meetings with staff at end of shift
- Observed residents, charted, and reported changes in resident conditions such as adverse reactions to medications or treatments
- Provided comfort care as ordered by MD to residents transitioning to hospice care
- Provided basic patient care or treatments such as taking temperatures or blood pressures, dressing wounds, treating bed sores, and performing catheterizations
- Worked as part of a healthcare team to assess residents' needs
- Updated primary MD on any changes in resident's day-to-day activities
- Entered and recorded information in electronic form using YARDI software
- Communicated and maintained relationships with family regarding care for resident or any recent changes to baseline
- Obtained specimens for diagnostic testing as ordered
- Utilized appropriate ICD-10-CM codes for insurance purposes on diagnostic lab testing forms
Education
Nursing Diploma - Licensed Vocational Nurse
STANBRIDGE UNIVERSITY
Irvine, CA06.2019
Skills
- EPIC Systems
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Medication Administration
- Wound Care
Certification
- LVN - Licensed Vocational Nurse , CA, Body: Board of Vocational Nursing & Psychiatric Technicians, expires: May 2025, license# 704877
- BLS - Basic Life Support , Body: AHA - American Heart Association, expires: July 2025
Timeline
Strike Licensed Vocational Nurse
UCLA Health
11.2024 - 11.2024
Licensed Vocational Nurse, Temporary
Kaiser Permanente
09.2024 - 12.2024
Strike Licensed Vocational Nurse
UCLA Health
02.2024 - 02.2024
Travel Licensed Vocational Nurse
Santa Rosa Community Health
03.2023 - 02.2024
Travel Licensed Vocational Nurse
San Joaquin County Department Of Public Health
02.2023 - 03.2023
Licensed Vocational Nurse, Temporary
Kaiser Permanente
09.2022 - 01.2023
Travel Licensed Vocational Nurse
University Of California San Diego
09.2021 - 04.2022
Licensed Vocational Nurse, Agency
Clipboard Health
08.2021 - Current
Charge Licensed Vocational Nurse
Silverado Senior Living
10.2019 - 06.2021
Licensed Vocational Nurse, Private Duty
Merage Home Health
08.2019 - 08.2021
Nursing Diploma - Licensed Vocational Nurse
STANBRIDGE UNIVERSITY
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