Carina Estrada
Stockton
Summary
Strongly disciplined, and confident. Have several years experience in the medical field. Started career as a Medical Assistant, and worked the role for nearly 10 years. Graduate Nurse from Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts, in Modesto, Ca. Highly experienced in postoperative and wound care, secondary IV therapy, dressing changes, medication administration, and personal patient hygiene assistance. Proficient in self- acquired traits such as punctuality, accuracy, empathy, attention to detail, and critical decision making. Adept in communication, people skills, and time-management prioritization.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Maxim Healthcare
2023.08 - Current
- Assessed student health and identified potential health concerns to provide appropriate care.
- Administered medication to students as prescribed by physicians to provide necessary treatment and manage health conditions.
- Educated students on various health topics to promote overall health and wellbeing.
- Provided support to students with special needs and disabilities to deliver appropriate care and meet educational needs.
- Screened for infectious diseases to help prevent spreading within school community.
- Maintained upkeep on defibrillators, blood pressure monitors and first aid kits to keep resources in working condition for emergencies.
- Implemented emergency protocols in medical emergencies to promote safety for students and staff.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Clipboard Health
2023.03 - Current
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Hallway Healthcare
2023.07 - 2023.09
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
Patient Health Navigator
Health Plan Of San Joaquin
2022.10 - 2023.07
- Educated member on gaps in care and assisted with scheduling provider appointments.
- Applied administrative knowledge and courtesy to explain procedures and services to patients.
- Worked with patients to ascertain issues and make referrals to appropriate specialists.
- Responded to inquiries by directing calls to appropriate personnel.
- Facilitated communication between patients and various departments and staff.
- Provided excellent customer service to patients and medical staff.
- Assisted members with social determinants of health and linked to appropriate community resources.
Medical Assistant
Channel Medical Center
2014.03 - 2022.10
- Performed vital signs, pregnancy test, hemoglobin test, applied fluoride on patients teeth, EKGS, hearing exams, snellen exams, urine test strips, ear lavage, Nextgen System, answering phone calls, scheduling appointments, administer medications /injections under direction of physician's orders, nebulizer treatments, assist Doctor with procedures, sterile dressing, referrals, and authorizations.
Student Nurse
Turlock Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
2021.03 - 2021.09
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physician orders.
- Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication,
inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds, and assisting
with personal hygiene. - Worked cohesively with healthcare team, including social workers, physical
therapists and speech interventionists to promote and restore patient health. - Documented patient intake information, including medical histories, current
symptoms, vital signs, weight and heights. - Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising
healthcare providers, staff, and authorized personnel. - Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
Student Nurse
Clearwater Healthcare Center
2021.01 - 2021.03
- Administered general care to patients, including recording of temperature and blood pressure, blood sugar testing, and wound dressing/ monitoring.
- Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options, and procedures.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, provided ample wound care, and managed food intake and output recordings.
Medical Assistant
East Main Clinic & Diabetes Intervention Center
2013.06 - 2014.03
- Perform vital signs, EKGS, urine test strips, answering phone calls, scheduling appointments, administeredmedications/ injections under direction of Physician, inhalation treatments, assist Doctor with procedures, steriledressing, filing medical records, referrals, authorizations, medication refills, ensuring patient's knowledge regardinginsulin management, and glucose meter use; under Physician advisement.
Education
Licensed Vocational Nurse -
Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts
Modesto, CAMedical Assistant Certificate -
SJCOE Health Academy
Stockton, CAHigh School Diploma -
Venture Academy
Stockton, CASkills
- Outstanding bedside manner
- Honest medical professional
- Active listener
- Multi-tasking individual
- Experience with various scopes of practice
- Fluent bilingual (Spanish/English)
- Ethically inclined
- Proficient with EMR
- Hardworking
- Flexible
Timeline
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Maxim Healthcare
2023.08 - Current
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Hallway Healthcare
2023.07 - 2023.09
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Clipboard Health
2023.03 - Current
Patient Health Navigator
Health Plan Of San Joaquin
2022.10 - 2023.07
Student Nurse
Turlock Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
2021.03 - 2021.09
Student Nurse
Clearwater Healthcare Center
2021.01 - 2021.03
Medical Assistant
Channel Medical Center
2014.03 - 2022.10
Medical Assistant
East Main Clinic & Diabetes Intervention Center
2013.06 - 2014.03
Licensed Vocational Nurse -
Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts
Medical Assistant Certificate -
SJCOE Health Academy
High School Diploma -
Venture Academy
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