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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
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
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
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
06.2023 - 08.2023
  • Obtained vital signs and participated in group therapy activities with 40 residents.

ADN Student Clinical Rotation

Paradise Valley Hospital
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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, CA

Some College (No Degree) -

National University
San Diego, CA

Associate of Science - Nursing

Glendale Career College
San Diego, CA
04.2024

LVN license/ Diploma - LVN

Stanbridge University
Irvine, CA
01.2018

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
Krystal Knepper