Karina Nunez
Philadelphia
Summary
Graduate Nurse awaiting NCLEX with hands-on experience in medical-surgical, telemetry, LTACH, rehabilitation, pediatric, and geriatric settings. Current Patient Care Technician at Temple University Hospital Jeanes Campus recognized for excellent patient care. Bilingual in English and Spanish with strong clinical assessment, communication, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills. Currently enrolled in West Chester University RN–BSN program (Expected May 2027).
Overview
1
1
Certification
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Temple University Hospital Jeanes Campus
05.2025 - Current
- Performed vital sign monitoring, lab tests, and phlebotomy including EKGs and blood glucose for up to 15 patients.
- Implemented fall prevention, infection control, and safety protocols according to care plans.
- Proactively addressed patient needs with structured hourly rounding and facilitated activities of daily living.
- Supported patient mobility, transfers, and post-operative care while promoting dignity and independence.
- Communicated patient updates during handoffs and shift changes to RNs, CNAs, families, or providers.
- Reported patient abnormalities and changes to the RN and ensured accurate charting in Epic.
- Charted vitals and intake/output in Epic, used blood glucose/EKG equipment, followed unit workflow
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Community College of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA05-2026
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA05-2027
Skills
- Medication administration
- Tracheostomy care
- Foley catheter insertion and care
- Enteral feeding
- Ostomy care
- Phlebotomy
- EKG acquisition
- Epic EMR documentation
- Blood glucose monitoring
- Infection prevention
- Patient safety and fall prevention
- HIPAA compliance
- Bilingual (English & Spanish)
Certification
- Basic Life Support American Heart Association
- Bilingual in Spanish and English-Certified Language Line Academy Temple University Health System
Awards
Excellence in Nursing Award- Recognition for outstanding contributions in care provided, support offered, and positive impact I have on patients, families, and colleagues at Temple University Hospital Jeanes Campus
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Temple University Hospital Jeanes Campus
05.2025 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
Community College of Philadelphia
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Chester University of Pennsylvania