Karla Wallace
Dos Palos, CA *3620
Phone: 408-***-****
Cell: 408-***-****
E-Mail: ************@*****.***
Professional Summary
To Obtain a LVN position within a reputable company that will utilize my outstanding customer service and exceptional experience and knowledge.
Licenses
LVN California
CMA California, Texas
Skill Highlights
Experienced Treatment Nurse
Geriatric treatment knowledge
MDS Nurse
Supervisory Nursing Skills
Acute and rehabilitative care
Familiarity with disease management programs
COVID-19, CDCR policies and Procedures
Professional Experience
Jan 2021 to present:
California Correctional Women’s Facility
Employee Health LVN:
CDCR Covid-19 Testing and case management of CDCR staff, Including but not limited to Response Testing, Contact Tracing, Case Investigations, Administration of Covid 19 Vaccinations. Working with Headquarters as well as Institutional Management to reduce the spread fo COVID-19, identifying potential
Aug 2020 to Jan 2021
Legacy Personnel
LVN COVID Response Team, Corcoran State Prison:
Covid-19 Testing of Inmate utilizing proper donning and doffing of PPE.
Medication pass as needed, All other duties as assigned.
Jul 2017 to Sept 2020
Golden Valley Health Center.
LVN Nursing Coordinator.
All aspects of LVN/NCCI in the primary care setting including but not limited to
medication administration, triage, diabetic education, supervision of MAs, infection control, vaccination inventory, public health. All other duties as required by provider.
Feb 2017 to Jul 2017
Plus Group.
LVN Nursing Coordinator.
All aspects of nursing care in primary care setting as listed above.
Jan 2017 to Apr 2017
Northpointe Healthcare
LVN Charge Nurse
All aspects of nursing care as listed below.
May 2016 to Dec 2016
LaSierra Care Center
LVN Charge Nurse
All aspects of nursing care including but not limited to medication administration, wound care,weekly assessments, order transcriptions . Managed case load of 26 -28 with varied acuity including dementia and rehabilitation residents. Multiple other tasks as required.
March 2015 to December 2015
Los Banos Nursing and Rehabilitation
LVN Charge Nurse Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery. Managed team of medical support personnel.Provided necessary health education training for patients .Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through a team nursing process covering 8-10 high acuity patients per shift. Provided behavioral/emotional support and supervision for those with dementia and Alzheimer's.Managed caseload of 20 clients, providing education, treatments and wound care. Assisted patients with multiple chronic diagnoses including COPD and asthma. Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow.
September 2012 to March 2015
Convent Care Morgan Hill,CA
LVN Charge Nurse
All aspect of Charge Nurse. Including but not limited to Medication administration, Customer service, Electronic MARS, Physician orders,
admission assessments. Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care. Took and recorded patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure.Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.Provided quality nursing care in accordance with resident care policies and procedures.
Supervisor Responsibilities in addition to Charge Nurse responsibilities,
Order administration, CNA assignments, care plans, Customer Service.Provided quality nursing care in accordance with resident care policies and procedures.
Treatment Nurse Responsibilities: Assessment of wound and management of care, care plans, Coordination of care with Charge nurse and dietary
August 2010 to September 2012
Post- Acute Watsonville West Watsonville, Ca
Charge Nurse
LVN Charge Nurse Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery. Managed team of medical support personnel.Provided necessary health education training for patients .Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through a team nursing process covering 8-10 high acuity patients per shift. Provided behavioral/emotional support and supervision for those with dementia and Alzheimer's.Managed caseload of 20 clients, providing education, treatments and wound care. Assisted patients with multiple chronic diagnoses including COPD and asthma. Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow.
Treatment Nurse: Weekly Skin checks, Evaluation and treatment of all wound care. Care plans. Weekly measurements
MDS Nurse Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments.
April 2010 to August 2010
Park Manor Tomball, TX
LVN Supervisor
LVN Supervisor as listed above
August 2009 to January 2010
Country Villa Watsonville West, Watsonville CA
LVN Charge Nurse
LVN Charge Nurse duties as above
MDS Nurse duties as above
Education and Training
2008 Carrington College San Jose, CA
Diploma LVN
2001 Western Career College,
Austin TX
Medical Assistant