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KYNEA PALMER, RN

San Bernardino,CA

Summary

Motivated Registered Nursing graduate with 25 years of progressive nursing experience as an LVN in diverse settings, including school health and rehabilitation. Completed 972 clinical hours in acute care, excelling in medical-surgical, emergency, and intensive care. Strong clinical judgment and critical thinking skills enhance delivery of evidence-based, patient-centered care. Ready to leverage extensive bedside nursing experience in an acute care Registered Nurse role through a New Graduate Nurse Residency Program.

Overview

1
1
Certification
17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

School Nurse (Licensed Vocational Nurse)

San Bernardino City Unified School District
San Bernardino, CA
04.2022 - Current
  • Delivered comprehensive nursing care for students with acute and chronic health conditions, ensuring support for diverse needs.
  • Perform health assessments, administer medications and treatments, and respond to medical emergencies.
  • Developed and implemented Individualized Healthcare Plans (IHPs) and Emergency Care Plans to address specific student health requirements.
  • Collaborated with physicians, parents, educators, and community providers to enhance student health and promote academic success.
  • Maintain accurate electronic health records while ensuring compliance with HIPAA and California nursing regulations.

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Maxim Healthcare Services
San Bernardino, CA
05.2022 - 12.2022
  • Conducted comprehensive assessments, administered medications, provided treatments, and delivered patient education to enhance care quality.
  • Collaborated with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to tailor individualized care plans, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
  • Delivered skilled nursing care to pediatric and adult patients in home health settings.

Licensed Vocational Nurse – COVID-19 Response Team

San Bernardino County Department of Public Health
San Bernardino, CA
01.2022 - 04.2022
  • Administered COVID-19 vaccinations and diagnostic testing in high-volume community clinics.
  • Conducted patient screenings and monitored individuals for adverse reactions to ensure safety during vaccination process.
  • Educated community members on infection prevention and vaccine safety, enhancing community awareness while maintaining accurate clinical documentation.

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Legacy Post-Acute Rehabilitation Center
San Bernardino, CA
06.2013 - 10.2018
  • Provided skilled nursing care to enhance recovery for residents in post-acute rehabilitation and long-term care.
  • Administered medications, wound care, and treatments while ensuring comfort and safety during enteral feedings.
  • Supervised Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) and collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to achieve better patient outcomes.

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Maxim Healthcare Services
San Bernardino, CA
02.2009 - 09.2017
  • Delivered tracheostomy care, ventilator support, enteral feeding, medication administration, and patient education.
  • Coordinated care with physicians, families, and healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care.
  • Coordinated care with physicians, families, and healthcare professionals, enhancing continuity of care for patients.

Education

Associate of Science in Nursing - ADN

San Bernardino Valley College
San Bernardino, CA
05-2026

Vocational Nursing Diploma - undefined

California Paramedical and Technical College
Riverside, CA
03-2001

Skills

  • Patient-Centered Care
  • Patient Assessment
  • Head-to-Toe Assessment
  • Medication Administration
  • Clinical Judgment
  • Care Planning
  • Infection Prevention & Control
  • Evidence-Based Practice
  • Electronic Health Records (EMR/EHR)
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration
  • Critical Thinking
  • Time Management
  • Medical-Surgical Nursing
  • Patient & Family Education

Certification

  • Registered Nurse, California CA,BRN Exp: 05/28
  • Licensed Vocational Nurse, California CA,BVNPT Exp: 5/27
  • Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association Exp:05/27
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), American Heart Association Exp: 01/28
  • NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Exp:02/27
  • Stop the Bleed: presented on 2/26

NURSING CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

  • 972 Total Clinical Hours
  • Arrowhead Regional Medical Center
  • Medical-Surgical Nursing
  • Emergency Department
  • Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory
  • Dialysis Unit
  • Kaiser Permanente Riverside
  • Medical-Surgical Unit
  • Intensive Care Unit
  • Gastrointestinal Laboratory
  • Totally Kids Rehabilitation Hospital
  • Pediatric Acute Care
  • Pediatric Subacute Care
  • Highland Palms Healthcare Center
  • Patton State Hospital
  • Behavioral Health / Mental Health Nursing
  • Clinical Highlights
  • Performed comprehensive patient assessments and developed individualized nursing care plans.
  • Administered medications and treatments using evidence-based nursing practice.
  • Monitored patient conditions and communicated changes promptly to the healthcare team.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate safe, high-quality patient care.
  • Provided patient and family education to promote recovery and disease management.
  • Maintained accurate documentation using electronic medical records while prioritizing patient safety.

Timeline

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Maxim Healthcare Services
05.2022 - 12.2022

School Nurse (Licensed Vocational Nurse)

San Bernardino City Unified School District
04.2022 - Current

Licensed Vocational Nurse – COVID-19 Response Team

San Bernardino County Department of Public Health
01.2022 - 04.2022

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Legacy Post-Acute Rehabilitation Center
06.2013 - 10.2018

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Maxim Healthcare Services
02.2009 - 09.2017

Vocational Nursing Diploma - undefined

California Paramedical and Technical College

Associate of Science in Nursing - ADN

San Bernardino Valley College