Hi, I’m
Sara Tayag
Fairfield,CA
Summary
California-Licensed Vocational Nurse with proven expertise in managing total nursing care and administering prescribed medications and treatments according to approved nursing techniques. Assists in delivery of patient care through nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. Demonstrated competency directing and guiding patient teaching and activities to promote individual treatment programs.
Overview
21
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Kaiser PermanenteDavis, CA
Licensed Vocational Nurse IV Certified
06.2013 - Current
Job overview
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Administered immunizations, injections, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications and assisted with procedures.
- Performed suture removal, ear lavage, breathing treatments, EKG, and splinting.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to Physician.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
Kaiser PermanenteNovato, CA
Licensed Vocational Nurse IV Certified
06.2012 - 06.2013
Job overview
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, blood pressure and blood glucose levels and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Administered immunizations, injections and medications, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations, ER transfers, breathing treatments, ear lavage, and EKG and blood glucose monitoring.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
Kaiser PermanenteDavis, CA
Medical Assistant
06.2004 - 06.2012
Job overview
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
- Measured and documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic.
- Scheduled appointments and registered patients.
- Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Scheduled appointments, registered patients.
Education
Solano Community CollegeFairfield, CA
No Degree from Registered Nurse Pre-requisites
06.2025
Blake Austin CollegeVacaville, CA
No Degree from Licensed Vocational Nurse
10.2010
University Overview
- Graduated with honors
Carrington College California - SacramentoSacramento, CA
Associate of Applied Science from Medical Assisting
03.2004
University Overview
- Graduated with honors
Skills
- Collecting Vitals
- Intramuscular Injections
- Medication Dispensing
- Intravenous Therapy and Blood Withdrawal Certification
- EKG Administration
- Tuberculosis Testing
- Immunization Administration
- Breathing Treatments
Certification
- Certified Lactation Educator Counselor, - 2016-2021
- Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers Training - 05/2021-05/2023
- Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition, and Stabilization (PEARS) Training - 10/2021-10/2023
- Intravenous Certification - 2010-Present
Timeline
Licensed Vocational Nurse IV Certified
Kaiser Permanente
06.2013 - Current
Licensed Vocational Nurse IV Certified
Kaiser Permanente
06.2012 - 06.2013
Medical Assistant
Kaiser Permanente
06.2004 - 06.2012
Solano Community College
No Degree from Registered Nurse Pre-requisites
Blake Austin College
No Degree from Licensed Vocational Nurse
Carrington College California - Sacramento
Associate of Applied Science from Medical Assisting
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