Open To Work
Claudia Lozano
Sun City,CA
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with experience in acute care and medical-surgical settings, delivering patient-centered care in fast-paced environments. Expertise in chronic disease management and post-operative recovery, emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration. Focused on professional development and promoting a nursing culture that values communication and teamwork.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical Unit
Centinela Hospital Medical Center
02.2025 - Current
- Provide high-acuity nursing care on a fast-paced medical-surgical unit specializing in chronic disease management, post-operative recovery, and acute interventions.
- Perform comprehensive and frequent patient assessments to identify rapid clinical changes and ensure patient safety.
- Managed IV therapies, blood product administration, infusion pumps, and post-operative antibiotic therapy to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Monitor for respiratory depression, hemodynamic instability, and post-surgical complications.
- Prioritize care for unstable patients using strong clinical judgment and time-management skills.
- Deliver advanced wound care, pain management, and nausea control to promote recovery and mobility progression.
- Conduct admissions, transfers, and discharges while ensuring continuity of care.
- Educated patients and families on medications, treatment plans, and discharge instructions to facilitate safe transitions of care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to uphold quality and safety standards in patient care.
Medical Assistant
California Hematology Oncology
07.2002 - 02.2025
- Coordinated patient appointments, radiology studies, biopsies, and laboratory testing, ensuring seamless continuity of oncology care.
- Facilitated insurance authorizations for procedures, treatments, and oral oncology medications, reducing delays in care.
- Streamlined scheduling processes to improve patient flow and operational efficiency.
- Enhanced patient communication and education on treatment timelines and follow-up care, fostering informed patient engagement.
- Supported physicians and nursing staff in delivering timely, compassionate oncology services, contributing to improved patient experiences.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Coast University
Los Angeles, CA10-2024
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Los Angeles Harbor College
Wilmington, CA06-2020
Skills
- High-acuity medical-surgical nursing
- Continuous vital sign monitoring
- IV medication administration
- Hemodynamic management
- Blood product management
- Respiratory depression monitoring
- Post-operative care
- Wound management
- Pain and nausea control
- Patient prioritization
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Patient and family education
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN), California
- Public Health Nurse (PHN), California
- Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), American Heart Association
- NIH Stroke Certification, To be completed by end of NEO week, if applicable
Degree
BSN, RN, PHN
Clinical Skills And Core Competencies
- High-Acuity Medical-Surgical Nursing
- Continuous Vital Sign Monitoring
- IV Push Medications & Infusion Therapy
- Blood Product Administration
- Blood Pressure & Hemodynamic Management
- Monitoring for Respiratory Depression
- Post-Operative Care & Antibiotic Administration
- Pain & Nausea Management
- Wound Care
- Prioritization of Unstable Patients
- Patient & Family Education
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workWork Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteSalary Range
$45000/yr - $200000/yrTimeline
Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical Unit
Centinela Hospital Medical Center
02.2025 - Current
Medical Assistant
California Hematology Oncology
07.2002 - 02.2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Coast University
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Los Angeles Harbor College