Experience

Ventura County Medical Center

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Registered Nurse

  • Jun 2017 - Present

  Santa Paula, California Assessment and continued care of patients transferring for ER and/or surgery. Providing medication management. Reconstitution of IV medication used in the prevention and treatment of infections. Initiating and maintaining Venous access. Cardiac monitoring. Resource nurse for ICU/DOU and Med surg providing assistance to nursing staff, labs draws, interpreting and bed assignments dependent of pts need. Continued contact with medical provider re: labs, changes in condition and medication… Show more Assessment and continued care of patients transferring for ER and/or surgery. Providing medication management. Reconstitution of IV medication used in the prevention and treatment of infections. Initiating and maintaining Venous access. Cardiac monitoring. Resource nurse for ICU/DOU and Med surg providing assistance to nursing staff, labs draws, interpreting and bed assignments dependent of pts need. Continued contact with medical provider re: labs, changes in condition and medication requirements. Frequent contact with Pharmacist to ensure safe compatibility of medications and rate adjustments dependent of patients needs and renal functions. Show less



New Graduate

• Registered Nurse



Maxim Health Information Services

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Certified Nursing Assistant

  • Jun 2014 - Feb 2017

  Oxnard, California • Provided assistance with activities of daily living while ensuring patient safety • Monitored vital signs and reported physiological or psychological changes to staff nurse promptly • Advocated for patient needs to nurse and facility staff • Provided emotional support to patient and families



Santa Paula Memorial Hospital

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Preceptorship Nurse -11 shifts

  • Nov 2016 - Dec 2016

  Santa Paula, California • Provided vital patient information to receiving nurses • Calculated and compounded medications for patient administration • Provided medical care for patients in the emergency room under the supervision of preceptor monitored the wellbeing of patients including trauma, cardiac, respiratory, and psychological • Initiated and maintained intravenous access for the administration of fluid and medications •… Show more • Provided vital patient information to receiving nurses • Calculated and compounded medications for patient administration • Provided medical care for patients in the emergency room under the supervision of preceptor monitored the wellbeing of patients including trauma, cardiac, respiratory, and psychological • Initiated and maintained intravenous access for the administration of fluid and medications • Conducted triage assessments for incoming patients Show less



Local Hospitals VCMC/St. Johns/CMH/Hillmont Inpatient

• Clinical Practicum

  • Aug 2014 - Nov 2016

  Ventura County, CA • Communicated with healthcare team regarding patient needs and physiological changes • Provided comprehensive care for patients experiencing acute medical alterations • Development of nursing diagnosis and interventions that is medically pertinent to patient needs and wellbeing • Interacted with patients and their families to promote supportive environment • Evaluated knowledge and provided education to patients and families and needed • Administered medications as ordered by… Show more • Communicated with healthcare team regarding patient needs and physiological changes • Provided comprehensive care for patients experiencing acute medical alterations • Development of nursing diagnosis and interventions that is medically pertinent to patient needs and wellbeing • Interacted with patients and their families to promote supportive environment • Evaluated knowledge and provided education to patients and families and needed • Administered medications as ordered by physicians Show less



VENTURA COUNTY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

• United States
• Mental Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Office Assistant III

  • Sep 2007 - Aug 2014

  Thousand Oaks, CA • Managed schedules for psychiatrist including verification of appointments • In charge of development of protocols for patient assistance programs, and medication pricing for self pay patients • Interpreted for Spanish speaking clients during triage, psychiatry session and application process • Managed client intake paperwork, billing, and reconciliation