Kevin Llamas
Yorba Linda
Summary
I am a registered nurse with 3+ years of experience at one of the top stroke centers in California, working in the inpatient neurology/med-surgical unit where NIHSS and comprehensive neurological assessments are done regularly and routinely. I am a dedicated and willing team player who is willing to help others whenever possible in order to give the best level of care to not only my patients, but every patient that I have the pleasure to come in contact with.
Overview
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered nurse
Providence st. Jude
Fullerton
01.2023 - Current
- Caring for 4-5 high acuity patients on a nightly basis assessing patients for neurology deficits related to ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes using the NIHSS on the neurology/med-surgical unit
- Assessed patients for neurology deficits including seizure disorders, Guillan-Barre syndrome, neurosurgery patients status post craniotomies, tumor resections.
- Delegated appropriate tasks to other members of the care team when necessary.
- Worked with a variety of surgical patients ranging from General surgery, GI, Urology, Obstetrics, Neurosurgery, Pancreatic, Vascular, and Orthopedic surgeries
- Worked as a member of the HIP (Hospital Injury Prevention) Committee, where select colleagues from different units collaborated and shared data and information regarding preventing injuries related to falls, medication safety, safe patient handling, pressure injuries, an infection prevention.
- Cared for patients under hospice and GIP (General inpatient palliative) care as they transitioned to end of life/comfort care.
Certified nursing assistant (Temporary Pandemic position)
Kaiser Permanente
Anaheim
11.2021 - 03.2022
- Worked at Kaiser as a CNA in a temporary position to aid with the increased demands created by the pandemic, assisting nurses and doctors in caring for patients, recording and charting relevant data, and providing a clean and safe environment to promote patient health and safety to the standards of the hospital.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living.
- Turned or re-positioned bedridden patients to promote blood flow and prevent bedsores per hospital protocol.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Worked as a sitter for at risk and confused patients who were deemed a fall risk and never had a patient injure themselves or fall during numerous shifts.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas, and nursing stations.
- Worked with many different populations of patients, ranging from mentally ill, cognitively disables, and elderly patients with dementia and Alzheimer's.
- Used mobility devices and proper ergonomic techniques to transport patients.
- Answered call lights to assist patient services fulfillment in a timely manner.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Coast University
Anaheim, CASkills
Leadership
- Relief Charge Nurse Duties
- Resource RN
- New hire preceptor
- New grad preceptor
- Nursing student preceptor
- De-escalation techniques
- Calm under pressure
- Quick Problem Solver
- Interdisciplinary communication
Clinical Skills
- NIHSS and neurological assessments
- Peripheral and Ultrasound IV Insertion
- Blood administration
- Wound and ostomy care
- Foley and Intermittent Catheterization
- Nasogastric Tube Insertion
- Head to Toe Assessment
- Focused assessments
- Drain management
- G-Tube/J-Tube Management
- Chest Tube Management
- Medication preparation and administration
Patient Care
- Infection Control
- Collecting Vital Signs
- Specimen collection
- Linen Replacements
- ADL assistance
- Bedsore Prevention
- Feeding Assistance
- Mobility Assistance
Certification
- ACLS certified
- BLS Certified
- NIHSS Certified
- Hospital Fire Safety Certified
Timeline
Registered nurse
Providence st. Jude
01.2023 - Current
Certified nursing assistant (Temporary Pandemic position)
Kaiser Permanente
11.2021 - 03.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Coast University