KAREN HERNANDEZ
Los Angeles
Summary
Compassionate Licensed Vocational Nurse with over 20 years in high-volume outpatient settings. Expertise includes patient assessments, medication administration, and care coordination, complemented by bilingual communication in English and Spanish. Committed to delivering culturally competent, patient-centered care.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Medical Assistant
Hubert H. Humphrey Comprehensive Health Center
Los Angeles
04.2016 - Current
- Delivered direct patient care in high-volume outpatient clinic, ensuring timely and effective treatment
- Collected and documented vital signs, histories, symptoms, and allergies to support accurate diagnosis and care planning
- Assist providers with exams, procedures, medications, and diagnostic testing
- Educated patients on health management and maintained EHR documentation for continuity of care and follow-up
Lead Certified Medical Assistant
Watts Health Center
01.2006 - 01.2016
- Conducted intake assessments, EKGs, spirometry, and pulse oximetry to ensure accurate patient evaluations
- Supported procedures, ensured sterile fields, and facilitated staff training to enhance operational efficiency
- Oversaw vaccine logs, inventory management, and medical supply ordering to maintain seamless clinic operations
Education
Licensed Vocational Nursing Program -
Smith-Chason College
Los Angeles, CA10-2025
Associate of Applied Arts -
Los Angeles Southwest College
Los Angeles, CA06-2021
Diploma - Medical Assistant
Los Angeles Trade-Technical College
Los Angeles, CA12-2005
Skills
- Medication administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient assessments
- Clinical assessments
- EHR documentation
- Clinical documentation
- Electronic health records
- Patient documentation
- Patient care
- Sample collection procedures
- Injection skills
- Specimen processing
- Specimen labeling
- Electrode placement
- EKG set up and monitoring
- Healthcare protocols
- HIPAA protocols
- Patient education
- Time management skills
- Multitasking skills
- Schedule coordination
- Patient scheduling
- Clinical assistance
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Basic life support
- Electrode placement
- EKG set up and monitoring
Additional
Employee of the Year, 2007, 2017, HIV Care, Diabetes, OB/GYN, Adult & Family Health, Urgent Care
Core Clinical Skills
- Patient Assessment & Vital Signs
- Medication Administration
- EHR Documentation (Cerner)
- Infection Control & Sterile Technique
- Patient Education & Care Coordination
- Chronic Disease Management
- Diagnostic Testing (EKG, Spirometry, Pulse Oximetry)
License And Certifications
- LVN, California, 757657
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Certification
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
- LVN
Accomplishments
- Employee of the year (2007,2017)
Timeline
Certified Medical Assistant
Hubert H. Humphrey Comprehensive Health Center
04.2016 - Current
Lead Certified Medical Assistant
Watts Health Center
01.2006 - 01.2016
Licensed Vocational Nursing Program -
Smith-Chason College
Associate of Applied Arts -
Los Angeles Southwest College
Diploma - Medical Assistant
Los Angeles Trade-Technical College