JOHANNA OTANEZ, RN, BSN
Summary
Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals. Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Adventist Health White Memorial
Montebello
01.2025 - 09.2025
- Monitored patient conditions to identify concerning changes and mitigate symptoms.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Advocated for patient needs with the interdisciplinary team, and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions, and enhance the continuum of care.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
- Responded quickly to codes and coordinated efficient and skilled care.
Registered Nurse, ER/ICU Nurse
Emanate Health
West Covina
06.2017 - 09.2024
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient.
- Collected lab specimens, ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Treated patients suffering from chronic and acute asthma, seizure disorders and pneumonia.
- Trained new RN hires and ancillary staff members to meet patient service goals, champion standards of care and improve patient overall satisfaction.
- Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies.
- Assessed patients in active drug and alcohol withdrawal and provided interventions to manage physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Methodist Hospital Of Southern California
Arcadia
05.2015 - 06.2017
- Treated and oversaw STEMI and Stroke patients at a fast and efficient manner.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
- Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals.
- Reached out to patients to convey lab results and provide care instructions.
- Counseled caregivers and families on end-of-life planning and educated on patient care options.
- Advanced nursing competencies through participation in simulation exercises and practice improvement projects.
- Initiated review, revision and creation of operational policies within emergency department.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry
Methodist Hospital Of Southern California
Arcadia
09.2013 - 05.2015
- Utilized telemetry to monitor patients cardiac status.
- Handled telemetry monitoring of patients cardiac rhythms.
- Administered medications in proper dosages as detailed by physicians on patient charts.
- Educated patients on health conditions and promoted better nutrition and holistic stress relief methods.
- Administered medications, monitored edemas and took blood and other body fluid samples for diagnostic purposes.
- Monitored vital signs for critically ill patients using advanced technologies and equipment.
- Maintained optimal ventilator settings and operations to meet patient care needs.
- Communicated with patients and family members to explain conditions and medications.
- Calculated and administered IV, oral and subcutaneous medications, monitoring for adverse side effects.
Telemetry Registered Nurse
Fountain Valley Regional Hospital and Medical Center
Fountain Valley
01.2012 - 04.2013
- Identified irregular telemetry readings and initiated corrective action plans.
- Adjusted specialized equipment to record electronic displays of patients.
- Educated patients and families to manage illness with post-treatment home care needs, nutrition, exercise programs and self-administration of medication.
- Coordinated with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans.
- Calculated and administered IV, oral and subcutaneous medications, monitoring for adverse side effects.
- Performed rounds basis on cardiac floor, checking on patients' well-being.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
Registered Nurse DOU
St. Vincent's Hospital
Los Angeles
03.2011 - 09.2011
- Coordinated and evaluated interdisciplinary care for patients.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Prioritized nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reported patient status.
- Assessed patients' response to treatment and suggested ways to combat side effects.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Utilized telemetry to monitor patients cardiac status.
- Handled telemetry monitoring of patients cardiac rhythms.
- Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in electronic medical records.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
East Los Angeles Doctors Hospital
Los Angeles
04.2009 - 03.2011
- Participated in bedside reporting and handoff at change of shift and for patient transfers.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Observed patient's heart rate, blood pressure and respiration for signs of distress.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Prioritized nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reported patient status.
- Improved patient outcomes and quality of care by determining and suggesting changes to processes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
Aspen University
Phoenix, AZ03-2026
Associate of Science - Nursing
East Los Angeles College
Monterey Park, CASkills
- Emergency and critical care nursing
- Intravenous therapy and infusion management
- Blood transfusion administration
- Moderate sedation recovery
- Rapid response and code blue
- Patient assessment and education
- Time management and team collaboration
Certification
• Pediatric Life Support (PALS) Certification 08/27
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification 02/28
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification 02/28
• Registered Nurse CA License Number 744500 07/26
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification 02/28
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification 02/28
• Registered Nurse CA License Number 744500 07/26
Languages
Fluent in Spanish
Timeline
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Adventist Health White Memorial
01.2025 - 09.2025
Registered Nurse, ER/ICU Nurse
Emanate Health
06.2017 - 09.2024
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Methodist Hospital Of Southern California
05.2015 - 06.2017
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry
Methodist Hospital Of Southern California
09.2013 - 05.2015
Telemetry Registered Nurse
Fountain Valley Regional Hospital and Medical Center
01.2012 - 04.2013
Registered Nurse DOU
St. Vincent's Hospital
03.2011 - 09.2011
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
East Los Angeles Doctors Hospital
04.2009 - 03.2011
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
Aspen University
Associate of Science - Nursing
East Los Angeles College