Karla Flores
Pacifica
Summary
A committed and reliable Licensed Vocational Nurse who provides great care and understanding to patients and their families. Speaks fluent Spanish. Has previous experience in the healthcare field.
Licensed nursing professional prepared for this role with a strong background in patient care and medical assistance. Known for effective team collaboration and adaptability to changing needs. Is reliable, bilingual, and focused on achieving positive health outcomes.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LVN
Burlingame Skilled Nursing
- Current
- Obtain, record, and document vital signs.
- Check blood sugars and administer insulin per medication order.
- Pass routine and PRN medications orally.
- Pass antibiotics orally.
- Administer subcutaneous and intramuscular injections.
- Perform PPD test.
- Assist patients with activities of daily living and document accurately.
- Assist RN with new patient admissions.
- Monitor and document intake and output.
- Monitor patient’s progress based on their care plan, and clarify if needed prior to providing care.
- Monitor patient’s weight and update MD of any changes.
- Communicate with MD regarding any changes in patient's condition.
- Communicate with family members regarding questions they may have.
- Maintain patient confidentiality.
- Accurately document all care provided during shift.
Pediatric LVN
Kaiser Permanente
2024.08 - 2024.11
- Administer routine immunizations on patients ranging 2 months old to 17 years old.
- Administer flu and covid vaccines on pediatric patients and family members.
- Verify correct patient information prior to immunizations.
- Adhere to hospital standards and customize care based on age range.
- Accurately document all care provided to each patient.
LVN
Golden Heights Healthcare
2023.07 - 2024.08
- Perform head to toe assessment.
- Obtain, record, and document vital signs.
- Check blood sugars and administer insulin.
- Administer subcutaneous and intramuscular injections.
- Assist with and document activities of daily living.
- Assist RN with new patient admissions.
- Monitor patient's progress based on care plan.
- Communicate with MD regarding any changes in patient's condition.
- Communicate with family members regarding questions they may have.
- Accurately document all care provided during shift.
CNA
Pacifica Nursing And Rehab Center
2021.01 - 2022.01
- Obtain, record, and document vital signs.
- Assist patients with activities of daily living and document accurately.
- Assist with ambulation and repositioning of patients.
- Assist patients transferring from bed to wheelchair using assistive devices to transfer.
- Check the patient's height and weight.
- Monitor and document input and output.
- Maintain a clean and safe environment for patients.
- Assist with getting patients ready for transportation to appointments.
- Pick up patients in the lobby when back from appointments and assist back to the room.
- Assist RN with patient admissions, discharges, and transfers.
Education
BSN program -
University of San Francisco
12.2027
Vocational Nursing Program -
Unitek College
South San Francisco 04.2023
Associate of Science - Allied Health
Skyline College
San Bruno, CA01.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant - undefined
Providence Vocational School
01.2021
Skills
- Direct patient care
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Verbal and written communication
- ADL assistance
- HIPAA guideline adherence
- Medication administration
- Immunization administration
- Empathetic and compassionate
- Patient and family communication
- Documentation accuracy
Certification
Licensed Vocational Nurse
BVNPT License Number: 734813
AHA BLS
eCard Code: s1gp1vznwqihnpkvutqhhwgv
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Pediatric LVN
Kaiser Permanente
2024.08 - 2024.11
LVN
Golden Heights Healthcare
2023.07 - 2024.08
CNA
Pacifica Nursing And Rehab Center
2021.01 - 2022.01
LVN
Burlingame Skilled Nursing
- Current
Certified Nursing Assistant - undefined
Providence Vocational School
BSN program -
University of San Francisco
Vocational Nursing Program -
Unitek College
Associate of Science - Allied Health
Skyline College
Clinical Experience
- San Francisco Campus for Jewish Living 90 hours
- Kaiser San Rafael Medical Surgical Unit 110 hours
- Muriel Wright Residential Center 60 hours
- Mateo Lodge Mental Health Services 60 hours
Deans List
Skyline College 2020-2022
University of San Francisco 2025