Laura Carrasco Olguin
Sacramento,California
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with 6 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. In a hospital setting for developmentally or mentally disordered clients. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Collaborating with interdisciplinary team.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
RN
Department Of State Hospitals - Napa
Vacaville
01.2018 - 11.2023
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Unit Secretary
Queen Of The Valley Medical Center
Napa, CA
09.2010 - 06.2014
- Enhanced patient care by efficiently managing medical records and promptly scheduling appointments.
- In collaboration with the healthcare team, assist physicians in the delivery of patient care.
- · Correspond with employers to provide care for employees with work-related injuries. Collect drug/breath samples for pre-employment physicals and post-injury in accordance with Worker’s Compensation laws.
Medical Assistant
Harvest Pediatrics
Saint Helena, CA
04.2003 - 08.2012
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician.
- Vaccines administration for well-baby/child check ups.
- Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
- Assisted physicians with minor office procedures including sterilizing instruments.
- Managed advice/triage line for Spanish-speaking only families.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Napa Valley College
Napa, CA05.2017
Skills
- Mental Health
- Spanish language fluency
- Communication skills in collaborating with interdisciplinary teams
- Therapeutic communication skills
Timeline
RN
Department Of State Hospitals - Napa
01.2018 - 11.2023
Unit Secretary
Queen Of The Valley Medical Center
09.2010 - 06.2014
Medical Assistant
Harvest Pediatrics
04.2003 - 08.2012
Associate of Science - Nursing
Napa Valley College
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