Cathy Kijika
Moreno Valley
Summary
Seeking a new grade Register Nurse position in a healthcare setting where I can apply my nursing expertise, compassion, and strong work ethic to enhance patient care and quality of life.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
LVN
RUHS Float Pool
10.2022 - Current
- Provide comprehensive patient care across multiple hospital units, including medical-surgical, emergency room, ICU, and vaccinate staff during the covid and flu season
- Administer medications via oral, subcutaneous, topical, and intramuscular routes when needed
LVN
Brookside Health Center
06.2016 - 10.2022
- Provide direct patient care under RN and physician supervision
- Administer medications via oral, subcutaneous, topical, and intramuscular routes
- Perform tracheostomy care, nasopharyngeal/oral suctioning, catheter insertion, wound care, and IV therapy
- Manage controlled substances, ensuring accurate documentation and compliance with regulations
- Monitor and document vital signs, symptoms, and changes in patient conditions
- Serve as a liaison between patients, nurses, and physicians to ensure prompt resolution of concerns
LVN
Plott Nursing Center
10.2013 - 01.2016
- Administered prescribed medications and IV fluids, ensuring proper documentation
- Observed and reported changes in patient conditions and responses to treatments
- Assisted in wound care, catheterization, and specimen collection for lab testing
- Educated patients on treatment plans, hygiene, and self-care techniques
CNA
Plott Nursing Center
06.2009 - 10.2013
- Assisted residents with daily living activities while ensuring dignity and privacy
- Monitored and reported changes in residents’ conditions to nursing staff
- Practiced infection control techniques and maintained proper documentation
CNA
Coccomo Memorial
04.2006 - 04.2009
- Recorded vital signs, intake/output, and patient weights
- Assisted with patient mobility, hygiene, and basic care tasks
- Maintained clean and safe patient environments
Education
bridge program - LVN to RN
United Nursing College
12.2024
Nursing prerequisites -
Moreno Valley college
Moreno Valley12.2022
LVN -
Summit Career College
06.2013
GED -
Fontana Adult School
Fontana09.2009
CNA -
Naugatuck Valley Community College
01.2006
Skills
- IM injections
- SC injection
- ID injections
- Catheter insertion
- Specimen collection
- IV monitoring
- Wound care
- Tracheostomy care
- Suctioning
- Oxygen therapy
- Nursing care planning
- Electronic medical records
- Infection control
- Microsoft Word
- Bilingual in English and French
Personal Information
Title: RN
Skills And Certifications
IM, SC, IV and ID injections, catheter insertion, specimen collection, IV monitoring, wound care, tracheostomy care & suctioning, oxygen therapy, Nursing care planning, electronic medical records (PCC, Epic), infection control, patient & family education, Proficient in Microsoft Word, Bilingual: English & French
Timeline
LVN
RUHS Float Pool
10.2022 - Current
LVN
Brookside Health Center
06.2016 - 10.2022
LVN
Plott Nursing Center
10.2013 - 01.2016
CNA
Plott Nursing Center
06.2009 - 10.2013
CNA
Coccomo Memorial
04.2006 - 04.2009
bridge program - LVN to RN
United Nursing College
Nursing prerequisites -
Moreno Valley college
LVN -
Summit Career College
GED -
Fontana Adult School
CNA -
Naugatuck Valley Community College
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