Kaila Abuan
Covina
Summary
Compassionate Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) with 8 years of experience delivering high-quality care to adult patients across acute, outpatient, community health, and hospice settings. Expertise in healthcare quality improvement, care coordination, and regulatory compliance, complemented by a role as Quality Program Analyst. Additional background as Community Navigator enhancing healthcare access and addressing social determinants of health.
Overview
1
1
Certification
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Navigator - LVN II (Hospice)
Kaiser Permanente
Pasadena
06.2026 - Current
- Connected clients with local organizations that can provide additional assistance or specialized services if necessary.
- Conducted intake assessments with new clients to determine eligibility for services and develop appropriate action plans.
- Facilitated client referrals to community agencies or other organizations.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize travel schedules and minimize delays.
- Assisted in planning and executing operational routes for efficient navigation.
- Utilized mapping software to create detailed travel plans and route adjustments.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss complex cases and review treatment plans.
- Performed follow-up visits with former clients to assess their continued success post-intervention.
- Coordinated case documentation and maintained accurate client records.
- Assisted in developing care plans and monitored client progress.
- Communicated with healthcare professionals to gather necessary information.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline case management processes.
Quality Program Analyst - LVN
Kaiser Permanente
Pasadena
02.2025 - 06.2026
- Analyzed program data to identify trends and recommend improvements.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to support project initiatives.
- Conducted research on best practices for program implementation strategies.
- Developed and maintained a database of program information to track progress and identify areas for improvement.
- Coordinated with stakeholders to ensure that all aspects of the program are properly implemented according to established guidelines.
- Offered input on key decisions and strategic plans, evaluating ongoing program data.
- Analyzed financial data to assess the effectiveness of existing programs and suggest recommendations for change.
Labor Pool - Covid LVN II
Kaiser Permanente Medical Center
Baldwin Park
11.2021 - 05.2022
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records systems.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate and respiration rate.
- Observed changes in patient conditions and reported any unusual findings to supervising physician or registered nurse.
- Maintained accurate patient records documenting treatments, medications administered and other pertinent information.
- Implemented infection control measures per facility policy.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients and staff members.
LVN Floor Nurse
Southern California Hospital at Culver City
Culver City
01.2019 - 05.2022
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders and care plans.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Monitored physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient conditions to ensure timely medical care.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Sterilized medical equipment and supplies with germicides, sterilizers and autoclaves.
- Initiated admissions, transitions and discharges by communicating with colleagues as well as patients and family members.
Education
Licensed Vocational Nursing - Nursing
American Career College
CA08-2017
Skills
- Client assessment
- Patient advocacy
- Resource coordination
- Program implementation
- Stakeholder engagement
- Data analysis
- Healthcare technology
- Travel planning
- Project collaboration
- Patient education
- Attention to detail
- Service enhancement
- HIPAA compliance
- Effective communication
Certification
- IV Therapy & Blood Withdrawal
Timeline
Community Navigator - LVN II (Hospice)
Kaiser Permanente
06.2026 - Current
Quality Program Analyst - LVN
Kaiser Permanente
02.2025 - 06.2026
Labor Pool - Covid LVN II
Kaiser Permanente Medical Center
11.2021 - 05.2022
LVN Floor Nurse
Southern California Hospital at Culver City
01.2019 - 05.2022
Licensed Vocational Nursing - Nursing
American Career College