ALEJANDRA OLIVEROS, RN
North Hollywood,California
Summary
Registered Nurse with experience in critical care and outpatient internal medicine. Demonstrated expertise in patient care management, emergency response, and infection control, leading to improved patient outcomes. Dedicated to ongoing professional development and delivering exceptional patient care through empathy and active listening.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Critical Care Nurse
Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center
Burbank, California
05.2022 - Current
- Delivers exceptional care across surgical, cardiac, and neurological critical care units.
- Management of arterial and central venous lines, sedation, IV vasoactive drug administration and titration, thrombolytic therapy, continuous ECG monitoring, hemodynamic monitoring, and chest tube management.
- Conducts diagnostic tests and procedures, such as urinalysis, urine culture collections, bladder scans, blood withdrawals, blood and blood product transfusions, catheter insertions, and glucose testing.
- Experience with mechanical ventilation and respiratory support, including spontaneous breathing trials and ventilator weaning per orders.
- Monitors and interprets vital signs, administers medications, and provides assistance with medical procedures.
- Monitors signs and symptoms of illness, reactions to medications/treatments, general behavior, and/or general physical condition.
- Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive treatment plans to provide quality care for patients. This includes assessing patients, delivering appropriate treatment, and managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educate patients, families, and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease prevention and process, management, and lifestyle options.
- Evaluates the patient's understanding of diagnostic procedures.
- Handled patient caseloads skillfully to prevent potential complications through diligent follow-up.
- Guided onboarding for nurses and student nurses in following established healthcare protocols.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs, including caring for special patient populations and patients with diverse cultural backgrounds.
Licensed Vocational Nurse /Patient Care Coordinator
Valley Community Healthcare Clinic
North Hollywood, California
09.2014 - 03.2022
- Assisted with patient triage and outpatient care, including assessments, vital signs, medication administration, immunization administration, point-of-care testing, urinalysis, and blood withdrawals.
- Collaborated with the care team to identify and monitor appropriate patients for care management, while providing health promotion and self-management training, patient education, including disease prevention, and restorative measures.
- Designed comprehensive health education strategies for diverse age groups.
- Assessed patient knowledge and understanding of disease management, and assisted in developing individualized care plans accordingly.
- Organized and conducted group classes, health fairs, and lectures on disease prevention for patients and staff.
- Oversaw department personnel, such as medical assistants and receptionists.
- Dramatic Performance Improvement (DPI) Collaborative project, alongside administrative leaders, that included building a framework used to systematically improve outcomes for patients, and the healthcare organization.
- Trained new staff on clinic protocols and best nursing practices effectively.
- Prepared patient rooms for examination, including stocking supplies, and ensuring cleanliness.
- Assisted healthcare providers with patient assessments and care planning procedures.
Medical Assistant
Valley Community Healthcare Clinic
North Hollywood, California
03.2012 - 03.2013
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories, and preparing patients for examinations.
- Administered injections, medications, and treatments as directed by the physician.
- Ordered medical supplies, maintained inventory logs, and restocked exam rooms when needed.
- Conducted EKGs, spirometry testing, audiograms, and other diagnostic tests, as requested by the physician.
- Assisted with pre-operative preparation of patients, including providing instruction about post-operative care plans.
- Conducted routine laboratory tests and sample analyses to monitor diseases.
- Administrative duties such as answering phones, scheduling appointments, and managing patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner.
- Verified appointment times with patients, prepared charts, and pre-admission and consent forms.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN 05.2025 - 08.2025
Associate of Science - Nursing
Los Angeles Pierce College
Woodland Hills, California12.2021
Vocational Nursing Diploma -
Kaplan College
North Hollywood, California04.2014
Medical Assistant and Phlebotomy Technician Diploma -
Kaplan College
North Hollywood, California01.2012
Skills
- Decade of Nursing Expertise
- Proficient in Spanish
- Experience with EPIC and NextGen EHR systems
- Safe medication and immunization administration experience
- Superior skills in educating patients in self-care programs and tasks
- Proficient in managing and monitoring patients with complex medical conditions
- Effective Patient Prioritization
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, de-escalation, and collaborative teamwork skills
- Empathetic, detail-oriented, and trustworthy team player
Certification
- Registered Nurse, #95279625, Exp. 04/2026
- American Heart Association Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) ,Exp. 08/2026
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support Certified (BLS), Exp. 08/2026
- ECG Dysrhythmia Interpretation Certificate
- Intravenous therapy and blood withdrawal
- National Certified Phlebotomy Technician
- National Certified Medical Assistant
Professional Affiliations
- Los Angeles Valley College Student Health Center
- North Hills Wellness Center
- Valley Teen Clinic
Volunteer Experience
- ONE Generation Senior Center
- Community Organized Relief Effort (CORE) Covid-19 Testing
- American Diabetes Association Step-Out and Walk Events
- Medical Reserve Corps, Los Angeles Member
Timeline
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
05.2025 - 08.2025
Critical Care Nurse
Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center
05.2022 - Current
Licensed Vocational Nurse /Patient Care Coordinator
Valley Community Healthcare Clinic
09.2014 - 03.2022
Medical Assistant
Valley Community Healthcare Clinic
03.2012 - 03.2013
Associate of Science - Nursing
Los Angeles Pierce College
Vocational Nursing Diploma -
Kaplan College
Medical Assistant and Phlebotomy Technician Diploma -
Kaplan College
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