Kristen Perez
Salinas,CA
Summary
Bilingual Licensed Vocational Nurse and BSN graduate with over two years of clinical experience and ten years in hospital administration. Proven expertise in patient-centered care, interdisciplinary communication, and precise EMR documentation. Achieved a 3.79 GPA while completing over 1,600 clinical hours in diverse hospital settings. Committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based care and enhancing nursing knowledge and skills.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Travel LVN Charge Nurse
Medely
Santa Monica, California
03.2023 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Monitored patient vitals and communicated changes to healthcare team without delay.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on effective health management strategies and safety protocols.
- Trained new staff on procedures and best practices to improve performance.
- Ensured compliance with all safety regulations and policies within the facility.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations such as cardiac arrests or life-threatening events.
LVN Charge Nurse
Carmel Hill Rehabilitation Center
Monterey, California
06.2022 - 05.2023
- Provided direct patient care, including administering medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds, and managed catheters.
- Adhered to infection control standards while handling specimens or performing any clinical duties.
- Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
- Educated patients about disease prevention methods and healthy lifestyle choices.
- Managed resources effectively by ensuring that supplies were ordered on time.
- Participated in regular meetings with interdisciplinary teams to discuss best practices for improving clinical outcomes.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
Patient Service Representative II
Natividad Medical Center
Salinas, CA
02.2008 - 06.2021
- Managed patient check-in and registration processes efficiently.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation in the system.
- Assisted with insurance verification and eligibility checks promptly.
- Facilitated referrals to specialists based on patient needs swiftly.
- Verified insurance information, collected payments, and scheduled appointments.
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations when handling confidential patient information.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Unitek College
Fremont, CA08-2025
Associate of Science - Nursing
Unitek College
Fremont, CA06-2023
Licensed Vocational Nurse - Nursing
Unitek College
San Jose, CA06-2022
Skills
- Patient care and assessments
- Clinical documentation and incident reporting
- Medication administration and management
- Team collaboration and infection control
- Regulatory compliance and standards adherence
- Vital signs monitoring and evaluation
- Wound care and management
- Feeding tube and tracheostomy care
- Catheter care and ADL assistance
- Sample collection and processing
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Certification
Registered Nurse #95437389
Accomplishments
Best in Theory
Affiliations
I lead a women’s fitness group where women ages 20–40 come together for hikes and fun, dance-based workout classes. Our goal is to promote a healthy lifestyle, build confidence and self-esteem, and create a supportive environment where everyone can enjoy staying active.
Timeline
Travel LVN Charge Nurse
Medely
03.2023 - Current
LVN Charge Nurse
Carmel Hill Rehabilitation Center
06.2022 - 05.2023
Patient Service Representative II
Natividad Medical Center
02.2008 - 06.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Unitek College
Associate of Science - Nursing
Unitek College
Licensed Vocational Nurse - Nursing
Unitek College