Mariana Arias RN MSN-C

Recently licensed Registered Nurse in the final semester of the Master's Entry Nursing Program at USF, seeking ICU new graduate nurse training with the goal of advancing a career in critical care. Enthusiastic and dedicated to professional growth in an acute hospital setting with a robust foundation of 810 clinical hours and 2.5 years experience of pre- and post- pandemic hospital experience. A proven navigator of diverse and intentional roles, seamlessly transitioning from a student and volunteer to a medical scribe and interpreter before entering nursing. Committed to making a meaningful impact within diverse and vulnerable communities, prioritizing patient safety through effective communication, advocacy, compassion and culturally sensitive care.

• Registered Nurse CA License - 95363060 - Exp. 07/2025
• Basic Life Support, American Heart Association - Exp. 09/2025
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support, American Heart Association - Exp. 09/2025
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support- Exp. 09/2025
• Advanced Provider Neonatal Resuscitation Program- Exp. 07/2025

Student Registered Nurse - CNL Intern

Jan 2024 - Present

John Muir Health Concord, In progress- 200 hours

• Collaborated with nurse educators on a quality improvement project in two medical surgical-units focused on facilitating nurse workflow on pain assessment
• Contributed in the design, implementation, and evaluation of outcome based-practice models utilizing self-assessment and feedback as a way encourage nurse engagement to improve pain assessment using methods that work for their unit specialty
• Exhibited leadership role within the team group to organize roles to ensure efficient time management of each phase

Student Nurse

Aug - Nov 2023

Progress House - San Francisco, CA, Psychiatric Rotation (180 clinical hours)

• Established a strong rapport with mental health clients
• Facilitated the development of effective coping skills, refined communication patterns, and health promotion strategies
• Collaborated with Psychiatric NP for medical oversight, care planning and care coordination

Student Nurse

Jul- Aug 2023

Santa Clara Valley Medical Center- Santa Clara, CA, Pediatrics Rotation (90 clinical hours)

• Exhibited exceptional time management in obtaining vital signs, and assisting with routine procedures and medication administration in pediatric and PICU units
• Strengthened knowledge of noninvasive neonatal assessments, monitoring, feeding, and appeasing neonates
• Utilized medication library on electronic health record prior medication administration to ensure patient safety, provide patient education and communicate with interdisciplinary team as necessary
• Maintained accurate patient records and communicated effectively with the interdisciplinary team
• Provided therapeutic communication under nurse supervision and advocated for patients and their families' needs

Student Nurse

May - Jul 2023

Kaiser Permanente SF Medical Center- San Francisco, CA, Obstetrics Rotation (90 clinical hours)

• Strengthened knowledge about assessment and medical management of antepartum and obstetrics deliveries
• Successfully applied knowledge outside of the classroom setting to assess gravid patients and communicating critical information,
• Partnered with lactation consultants and empowered patients through breastfeeding education in the postpartum unit

Student Nurse

Jan- May 2023

CPMC Mission Campus - San Francisco, CA, Medical Surgical Rotation II (135 clinical hours)

• Assisted with medication administration and education under supervision of RN
• Initiated and prioritized communication with nurses about concerning vitals and assessments
• Assisted with patient ambulation, cleaning and disinfection of patient rooms
• Maintained accurate electronic health records and prioritized infection control measures

Student Nurse

Aug-Nov 2022

Contra Costa Regional Medical Center- Martinez, CA, Medical Surgical Rotation II (135 clinical hours)

• Provided direct patient care, including medication administration and assisted with wound care
• Ensured accurate documentation of patient data and progress in the electronic health record

Student Nurse

May-Aug 2021

Jewish Home & Rehab Living - San Francisco, CA, Medical Surgical Rotation I (180 clinical hours)

• Assisted registered nurses with basic vital signs, conducted supervised patient assessments, and supported activities of daily living
• Collaborated effectively with interdisciplinary team to ensure excellent patient outcomes while prioritizing patient consent and advocacy

St. Anthony's Foundation- Kitchen Service | Clothing Drive

Sep- Oct 2023, San Francisco, CA

St. Anthony’s Foundation strives to nourish, heal, shelter, clothe, and uplift those in need, fostering a flourishing society for all. Volunteers contribute by serving breakfast and warm lunch to house and food insecure community members with dignity. My role included providing hospitality, busing tables, assisting guests with limitations, and organizing clean clothes for guests to easily access season appropriate attire.

Pajaro Loaves and Fishes Lunch and Pantry Program - Kitchen Service

Jan- Jun 2020, Watsonville, CA

A community supported kitchen and pantry offering nutritious meals, education and referrals in cooperation with other agencies. As a volunteer, actively participated in food preparation following food safety practices and sanitation guidelines, ensuring a quality dine-in experience for guests .

Youth N.O.W. Student Tutoring Center- Chemistry | Biology | Writing | Tutor, Volunteer

Dec 2018- Aug 2019, Watsonville, CA

Youth Now's mission is to instill values or respect, community, excellence, collaboration, and integrity supporting youth development into successful community contributors. The volunteer-based homework help program fosters trust and connection with students, who perceive program locations as social hubs for tutoring, independent studying, and academic resources. As a volunteer, witnessing students' academic and confidence growth was extremely rewarding having attended as a high school student myself.