Krystal Knepper
Poway,CA
Summary
Compassionate Licensed Vocational Nurse with 6 years of experience in long term geriatric care is seeking a Registered Nurse position that will sharpen clinical skills and expand evidence-based knowledge.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
ADN Student Clinical Rotation
UCSD
San Diego
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Administered all medications, obtained vital signs, assisted with ADL care, performed wound care, and head to toe assessments for 5 med-surg patients.
ADN Student Clinical Rotation
Kaiser SDMC
San Diego
11.2023 - 12.2023
- Assisted with ADL care, obtained vital signs, and head to toe assessments for 3 pediatric patients.
ADN Student Clinical Rotation
Sharp Grossmont
San Diego
10.2023 - 11.2023
- Assisted with newborn and mother ADLs, administered medications, obtained vital signs, head to toe assessments on mother and baby for 3 OB patients.
ADN Student Clinical Rotation
Crestwood Behavioral Health
San Diego
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Obtained vital signs and participated in group therapy activities with 40 residents.
ADN Student Clinical Rotation
Paradise Valley Hospital
San Diego
05.2023 - 06.2023
- Administered medications, obtained vital signs, assisted with ADL care, performed wound care, and head to toe assessments for 5 med-surg patients.
ADN Student Clinical Rotation
Kindred Hospital
San Diego
03.2023 - 04.2023
- Administered medications, obtained vital signs, and assisted with ADL care for 5 med-surg patients.
LVN: SNF
San Diego Post Acute Center
San Diego
10.2022 - Current
- Administered all medications to 30 patients in memory care unit
- Monitored and reported abnormal behaviors to MD
- Performed basic first aid and wound treatments as ordered by MD
- Checked all vital signs and recorded patient medical information
- Notified MD and family of any change of condition to resident.
LVN: SNF
Community Care Center
San Diego
10.2021 - 10.2022
- Administered all medications (oral, topical, SQ) to 25 patients
- Performed basic first aid and wound treatments as ordered by MD
- Checked all vital signs and recorded patient medical information
- Notified MD and family of any change of condition to resident.
LVN: Long-term Care
Villa Las Palmas
San Diego
05.2021 - 10.2021
- Administered all medications (oral, topical, SQ) to 25 patients
- Performed basic first aid and wound treatments as ordered by MD
- Checked all vital signs and recorded patient medical information
- Notified MD and family of any change of condition to resident.
LVN Float: General Surgery
Sharp Rees-Stealy
San Diego
09.2020 - 05.2021
- Escort patients to their exam rooms, preparing patients for exams, assisting with minor surgical procedures and sterilizing instruments
- Coordinate and schedule surgical procedures, document patient care and medication administration in EMR.
Wellness Nurse, LVN
Sunrise of La Jolla
San Diego
03.2020 - 09.2020
- Assisting in training and monitoring of medication care administration
- Communication with resident support services and families
- Wound care, pain management, assist with PT/OT.
LVN Charge Nurse
Silverado Memory Care
San Diego
10.2018 - 03.2020
- Administered all medications (oral, topical, SQ) to 30-33 residents
- Performed basic first aid and wound treatments as ordered by MD
- Checked all vital signs and recorded patient medical information
- Ensure each resident is receiving the proper ADL care
- Delegated to 3-4 caregivers on assigned work duties
- Complete routine head-to-toe assessments and collect any needed samples.
LVN: Med-Surg
Kindred Hospital South Bay
Gardena
06.2018 - 10.2018
- Administered medication, performed treatments, and completed patient's ADLs
- Notified RN of any change of condition with assigned patients
- Provided patient and family education, assisted with admitting, discharging, and transferring patients.
Funding Assistant
Greenlight Mortgage
Irvine, CA
07.2014 - 11.2016
- Monitored funded projects closely, keeping track of milestones and ensuring timely submission of required reports to funders.
- Provided valuable administrative support for grant management processes, enhancing overall efficiency within the team.
Education
Some College (No Degree) -
Miramar Community College
San Diego, CASome College (No Degree) -
National University
San Diego, CAAssociate of Science - Nursing
Glendale Career College
San Diego, CA04.2024
LVN license/ Diploma - LVN
Stanbridge University
Irvine, CA01.2018
Skills
- BLS
- ACLS
- Basic First Aid
- IV/ Phlebotomy Certified
- Current LVN License
- EMR/ Microsoft/ Centricity/Matrix/ Point Click Care/ Epic
- Clinical Documentation
- Compassionate Care
- Diabetes Management
- Time Management
- Patient Education
- Medication Administration
- Patient Assessment
- Pain Management
- Geriatric Care
Personal Information
Title: Registered Nurse
Awards
- Cum Laude Honors
- Dean’s List
- Perfect Attendance
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
ADN Student Clinical Rotation
UCSD
01.2024 - 04.2024
ADN Student Clinical Rotation
Kaiser SDMC
11.2023 - 12.2023
ADN Student Clinical Rotation
Sharp Grossmont
10.2023 - 11.2023
ADN Student Clinical Rotation
Crestwood Behavioral Health
06.2023 - 08.2023
ADN Student Clinical Rotation
Paradise Valley Hospital
05.2023 - 06.2023
ADN Student Clinical Rotation
Kindred Hospital
03.2023 - 04.2023
LVN: SNF
San Diego Post Acute Center
10.2022 - Current
LVN: SNF
Community Care Center
10.2021 - 10.2022
LVN: Long-term Care
Villa Las Palmas
05.2021 - 10.2021
LVN Float: General Surgery
Sharp Rees-Stealy
09.2020 - 05.2021
Wellness Nurse, LVN
Sunrise of La Jolla
03.2020 - 09.2020
LVN Charge Nurse
Silverado Memory Care
10.2018 - 03.2020
LVN: Med-Surg
Kindred Hospital South Bay
06.2018 - 10.2018
Funding Assistant
Greenlight Mortgage
07.2014 - 11.2016
Some College (No Degree) -
Miramar Community College
Some College (No Degree) -
National University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Glendale Career College
LVN license/ Diploma - LVN
Stanbridge University