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Karina Camacho

Blythe

Summary

A proficient and self-driven Registered Nurse eager to leverage clinical experience and skills in managing patient treatment plans towards new healthcare opportunities. A nurse excelling in patient assessments and medication administration. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through strong clinical judgment and compassionate care. Bilingual communicator skilled in patient education and advocacy, fostering collaborative relationships within interdisciplinary teams.

Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Palo Verde Hospital Community Clinic
01.2025 - 06.2025
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Assess patients and triage them, according to their condition.
  • Provided patient education.
  • Reviewed lab results and communicated with providers and care team on significant findings.
  • Performed dressing changes, reviewed medications and reconciled medication lists, and monitored vital signs on all patients being checked in.
  • Prepared clinic for audits and kept up with medications and supplies expirations dates.
  • Monitored all clinic logs to make sure we were compliant.
  • Completed daily prior authorizations and assisted with referrals, as well as prepared all provider notes and information needed for referrals.
  • Monitored all refrigerators to make sure temperatures were compliant with correct temperature.
  • Assisted providers with all procedures performed in clinic, prepped room and patient, and made sure all correct forms were completed.
  • Triaged phone calls.
  • Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
  • Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.

Registered Nurse

Care Dimensions of The Desert, LLC
07.2024 - 03.2025
  • Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
  • Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to implement patient care strategies, drive positive outcomes, and enhance clinical operations.
  • Performs physical examinations of patients, analyze medical histories, and coordinate with physicians to develop and implement treatment plans. Perform wound care/dressing changes, document, and give patient education on signs and symptoms of infection prevention.
  • Provide patient education on medications and update medication lists.
  • Detecting early symptoms that could lead to hospital visits.
  • Provide suggestions to improve safety at home.
  • Educate patients and their families on home care and disease prevention.
  • Assess and evaluate patient health needs and develop care plans.
  • Work with the care team and communicating patient needs/concerns.

Registered Nurse House Supervisor

Innercare
11.2024 - 01.2025
  • Supervised nursing staff to ensure adherence to patient care protocols and safety standards.
  • Coordinated daily operations, optimizing patient flow and resource allocation within the facility.
  • Assisted in managing staff schedules, improving shift coverage and operational efficiency.
  • Monitored patient conditions, promptly addressing any changes and communicating with healthcare teams.
  • Responsible for the overall operations of any and all nursing areas. Including, directing, supervising, coordinating, and evaluating all activities of patient care.
  • Responsible in demonstrating knowledge of the physiological. psychosocial, and emotional needs of the patient as related to age, and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status.
  • Provides and/or coordinates the orientation and continuous education for the Medical Assistant staff.
  • Participates in planning of the clinic budget in conjunction with the Clinic Manager.
  • Evaluates clinical care effectiveness.
  • Oversees the Medical Assistant staff with onsite supervision to ensure that patient-centered care is delivered effectively.
  • Monitors effectiveness of services provided through the patient's individualized plan of care and recommend changes based on evidence-based guidelines.
  • Evaluates priorities of patient care.
  • Directs Medical Assistant staff in planning, implementing, and evaluating the patient-centered care process.
  • Adheres to Innercare standards, policies, procedures, goals, and objectives.
  • Ability to navigate and use an electronic health record.
  • Persists in the leadership role.
  • Evaluates supply orders.
  • Documents and counsels personnel problems.
  • Keeps administration and Clinic Manager informed of major issues.
  • Engages in conflict resolution with positive results.
  • Uses effective communication and written skills.
  • Serves an ideal role model and display self-confidence in leadership role.

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Chuckawalla Valley State Prison
10.2022 - 07.2024
  • Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders for diverse patient populations.
  • Monitored vital signs and documented patient status in electronic health records accurately.
  • Assisted in developing patient care plans, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams for optimal outcomes.
  • Educated patients and families on health management, promoting adherence to prescribed therapies.
  • Responsible for maintaining ongoing/urgent adequate health care for patients in the facility.
  • Administering/assisting with therapeutic measures.
  • Accurately chart and carry physician's orders per EHRS work flow.
  • Utilizing the appropriate Ad-Hoc forms and work flows when completing patient documentation.
  • Attendance (and organize) at huddles, population management, and stuff or committee meetings, as required.

Office Technician- Personnel Department

Chuckawalla Valley State Prison
04.2022 - 09.2022
  • Managed office supplies inventory, ensuring timely availability for staff needs.
  • Coordinated scheduling of meetings and appointments, optimizing team productivity.
  • Processed incoming correspondence, maintaining organized communication channels.
  • Assisted in data entry and record-keeping, enhancing accuracy of information systems.
  • Assisted Personnel Specialists with personnel transactions, for employees.
  • Answered phone calls and directed calls to correct department.
  • Filed personnel documents in employees' files.

Motor Vehicle Representative

California Department Of Motor Vehicles
03.2009 - 04.2022
  • Processed vehicle registration/driver's license applications efficiently, ensuring compliance with state regulations.
  • Assisted customers in navigating motor vehicle/driver's license services, enhancing overall service experience.
  • Maintained accurate records of transactions and documents within the department's database systems.
  • Resolved customer inquiries and concerns promptly, contributing to high satisfaction rates.
  • Completed vehicle verifications.
  • Completed manager daily reports.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Capella University
Minneapolis, MN
09-2024

Skills

  • Medication and IV administration
  • Medication administration
  • Direct patient care
  • Patient assessments
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Documentation and charting
  • Patient education and counseling
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Infection control measures
  • Time management
  • Communication skills
  • Leadership
  • Bilingual

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Palo Verde Hospital Community Clinic
01.2025 - 06.2025

Registered Nurse House Supervisor

Innercare
11.2024 - 01.2025

Registered Nurse

Care Dimensions of The Desert, LLC
07.2024 - 03.2025

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Chuckawalla Valley State Prison
10.2022 - 07.2024

Office Technician- Personnel Department

Chuckawalla Valley State Prison
04.2022 - 09.2022

Motor Vehicle Representative

California Department Of Motor Vehicles
03.2009 - 04.2022

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Capella University

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