Lariza Burgos
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in fast-paced environment. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to improve outcomes.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN, SNII
Providence Queen Of The Valley
01.2023 - Current
- Responsible for administering medications, performing treatments, admissions and discharging of patients.
- Collaborate with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Develop strong relationships with patients' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
- Educate patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
Infection Preventionist
The Meadows of Napa Valley
04.2021 - Current
- Provided comprehensive training for staff on proper hand hygiene, personal protective equipment usage, and other infection control practices to minimize risks.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for effective infection prevention strategies and policy development.
- Interpret and communicate trend data and analysis to implement process improvement initiatives
- Facilitated ongoing risk assessments for healthcare-associated infections by identifying potential vulnerabilities in current practices or systems and recommending strategies to address these concerns.
- Track staff and resident immunizations, coordinate and manage vaccination clinics and programs
Resident Care Manager
The Meadows of Napa
02.2015 - Current
- Provide clinical management and oversight for a caseload of up to 20 patients
- Coordinated referrals to specialists, hospitalizations, ER visits, ancillary testing, and other enabling services for patients.
- Streamlined care coordination for residents, effectively managing their individual needs and preferences.
- Coordinated transition plans for residents moving between levels of care or returning home after rehabilitation, ensuring continuity of services and seamless transitions.
Admission Nurse, Treatment Nurse
Windsor Vallejo Care Center
08.2011 - 02.2015
- Care management for patients with complex health care needs such as post-surgical, IV therapy, enteral feeding, dialysis, wound care, stroke / cardiac / diabetic care, hospice and chronic illnesses
- Complete assessments of all new residents, review of physician orders and comprehensive care plan interventions
- Experience in treating a variety of wounds such as pressure injuries, diabetic wounds, venous and arterial ulcers; knowledgeable in Wound Vac Therapy application
RN
Crestwood Behavioral Health
11.2011 - 05.2012
- Deliver direct patient care, monitor and record resident condition, vital signs, progress and medication side effects
- Consult with physicians, practitioners and other behavioral health staff in designing appropriate treatment plans for clients
- Assist in maintaining a safe and secure environment for staff and patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT09.2021
Associates in Science in Registered Nursing -
Solano Community College
Fairfield, CA01.2011
Associate of Arts -
Napa Valley College
Napa, CA2008
Skills
- Detail oriented and organized
- Collaborative
- Compassion and Empathy
- Precepting
- Professional Bedside Manner
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS), 03/31/26
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), 02/29/24
References
- Rina Famularcano, RN State Surveyor (408)582-4367
- Kristi Morrow, Nursing Home Administrator (707)256-9297
- Patricia Lopez, RN Charge Nurse (707)337-6667
Timeline
RN, SNII
Providence Queen Of The Valley
01.2023 - Current
Infection Preventionist
The Meadows of Napa Valley
04.2021 - Current
Resident Care Manager
The Meadows of Napa
02.2015 - Current
RN
Crestwood Behavioral Health
11.2011 - 05.2012
Admission Nurse, Treatment Nurse
Windsor Vallejo Care Center
08.2011 - 02.2015
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Western Governors University
Associates in Science in Registered Nursing -
Solano Community College
Associate of Arts -
Napa Valley College