Laura Alcaraz
Bakersfield,CA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
LVN
Kaiser Permanente
05.2017 - Current
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
Medical Assistant
California Medical Weight Loss
05.2016 - 01.2019
- Back office, prepare patient room, IM injections, Subcutaneous injections, dispense medications to patients, assist provider with translation
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Scheduled appointments, and registered patients
Medical Assistant
Northeast Valley Health Center
08.2014 - 01.2016
- Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
Certified Health Educator
Valley Community Clinic
01.2010 - 06.2010
- Health educate teens on birth control
- Promoted available resources and connected individuals with services.
- Developed and distributed health education materials to increase awareness and understanding.
- Collaborated with other health professionals to provide comprehensive health education services.
Education
Vocational Nursing - License Vocational Nursing
Casa Loma College
Van Nuys, CA07.2016
Medical Assistant - Medical Assistant
National Career College
Van Nuys, CA05.2011
High School Diploma -
North Hollywood High School
North Hollywood, CA06.2010
Associate of Science - Register Nursing
Bakersfield College
Bakersfield, CA 01.2023 - 05.2024
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Breathing Treatments
- Vital Signs
- Patient Triaging
- Immunization Administration
- Direct Patient Care
References
References upon request
Timeline
Associate of Science - Register Nursing
Bakersfield College
01.2023 - 05.2024
LVN
Kaiser Permanente
05.2017 - Current
Medical Assistant
California Medical Weight Loss
05.2016 - 01.2019
Medical Assistant
Northeast Valley Health Center
08.2014 - 01.2016
Certified Health Educator
Valley Community Clinic
01.2010 - 06.2010
Vocational Nursing - License Vocational Nursing
Casa Loma College
Medical Assistant - Medical Assistant
National Career College
High School Diploma -
North Hollywood High School
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