Laura Parish
Homeland,CA
Summary
Clinical Nurse with 15 years of experience as an LVN seeking New Graduate Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical role. Skilled in evaluating patient outcomes and developing effective plans of care, with experience managing medical-surgical cases. Proven role model in delivering high-quality patient care and maintaining adherence to clinical protocols in fast-paced environments.
California-Licensed Vocational Nurse with proven expertise in managing total nursing care and administering prescribed medications and treatments according to approved nursing techniques. Assists in delivery of patient care through nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Demonstrated competency directing and guiding patient teaching and activities to promote individual treatment programs.
Dependable healthcare team member with sound judgment, excellent clinical abilities, and smooth bedside manner. Track and chart vitals and other markers to help patients, support team treatment goals and boost outcomes.
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety, and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LVN Ambulatory Department
Kaiser Permanente
Corona
09.2015 - Current
- Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients in the ambulatory department, including administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and assisting with diagnostic tests while ensuring adherence to healthcare protocols and maintaining patient confidentiality.
- Streamlined documentation processes, resulting in improved accuracy and efficiency of patient records management.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
Med Surge
RCH
Riverside, CA
10.2025 - 12.2025
- Managed and coordinated patient care for a diverse range of medical-surgical cases, ensuring adherence to clinical protocols and delivering high-quality healthcare services in a fast-paced environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
NICU Intern
RCH
Riverside, CA
08.2025 - 10.2025
- Assisted in monitoring vital signs and administering medications to critically ill neonates.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Supported families by providing education on neonatal care and emotional support during critical situations.
- Documented patient progress and interventions accurately in electronic health records for continuity of care.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives focused on enhancing patient outcomes in NICU settings.
- Developed strong rapport with families through empathetic listening and clear explanations of medical terminology related to their child''s condition.
Obstetrics and Gynecology Registered Nurse
RCH
Riverside, CA
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Administered prenatal and postnatal care, ensuring patient education and support throughout pregnancy journey.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized care plans for patients, enhancing overall treatment efficacy.
- Monitored patients' vital signs and health status, promptly identifying changes and escalating concerns to physicians.
- Implemented best practices for infection control, contributing to improved patient safety in obstetric settings.
- Educated patients on reproductive health, family planning, and wellness practices.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patients during labor and delivery processes.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to enhance patient outcomes and safety protocols.
Mental Health Counseling Intern
Riverside County Mental Health
Riverside, CA
04.2025 - 06.2025
- Conducted individual and group counseling sessions, facilitating therapeutic discussions and emotional support.
- Assisted in developing treatment plans tailored to client needs, ensuring personalized care strategies.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to address client cases, enhancing holistic treatment approaches.
- Documented client progress and therapy sessions accurately in electronic health records for compliance and continuity of care.
Pediatric Registered Nurse
Magnolia Child Development Center
Riverside, CA
10.2024 - 01.2025
- Administered medications and treatments to pediatric patients in compliance with care plans.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions to ensure safety and comfort.
- Developed individualized care plans collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.
- Educated families on health management, disease prevention, and wellness strategies.
LVN II – Ambulatory Department
RCRMC Public Health
Riverside
03.2014 - 09.2015
- Provided comprehensive nursing care and support to patients in the ambulatory department, ensuring adherence to clinical protocols and maintaining high standards of patient safety and satisfaction.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Educated patients and families on health management and disease prevention strategies.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care delivery.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Promoted patient safety through vigilant monitoring of vital signs and reporting any abnormalities to the appropriate healthcare provider promptly.
LVN Charge Nurse
Western Health Care Center
Loma Linda
03.2014 - 06.2015
- Led and coordinated patient care activities, ensuring compliance with healthcare standards and protocols, while supervising a team of nursing staff to deliver optimal care at Western Health Care Center.
- Coordinated patient admissions, discharges, and transfers to optimize workflow efficiency.
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure high-quality patient care and compliance with health regulations.
- Implemented care plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes.
- Conducted assessments and monitored vital signs to evaluate patient health status effectively.
- Trained and mentored new nursing staff on protocols and best practices for patient care.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Oversaw patient conditions, administered medicine, performed interventions and took detailed records.
Phlebotomist
LabCorp
Chino
09.2009 - 03.2014
- Collected and processed blood samples from patients in accordance with established protocols and safety standards, ensuring accurate labeling and timely delivery to the laboratory for analysis.
- Collected and processed patient blood samples following established safety protocols.
- Maintained accurate and detailed records of specimen handling and processing.
- Ensured compliance with laboratory standards and regulatory requirements during procedures.
- Trained new staff on phlebotomy techniques and best practices for patient care.
- Developed streamlined workflows to enhance efficiency in sample collection processes.
- Mentored junior phlebotomists, fostering skills in venipuncture and patient interaction.
- Implemented quality control measures to improve accuracy in sample processing outcomes.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to coordinate patient scheduling and communication effectively.
- Enhanced patient experience through compassionate care and communication during blood draw procedures.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
Phlebotomist
Quest Diagnostics
Corona
09.2006 - 09.2009
- Collected, prepared, and processed blood specimens for laboratory testing, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and maintaining high standards of patient care and confidentiality.
- Collected and processed patient blood samples following established safety protocols.
- Maintained accurate and detailed records of specimen handling and processing.
- Ensured compliance with laboratory standards and regulatory requirements during procedures.
- Trained new staff on phlebotomy techniques and best practices for patient care.
- Developed streamlined workflows to enhance efficiency in sample collection processes.
- Mentored junior phlebotomists, fostering skills in venipuncture and patient interaction.
- Implemented quality control measures to improve accuracy in sample processing outcomes.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to coordinate patient scheduling and communication effectively.
- Enhanced patient experience through compassionate care and communication during blood draw procedures.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Maintained a high level of accuracy in labeling and tracking specimens, ensuring proper testing and timely results.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
Medical Assistant/Phlebotomist
Gateway Medical Clinic
Ontario
05.2004 - 09.2006
- Conducted patient assessments, performed phlebotomy procedures, and assisted healthcare professionals in delivering comprehensive patient care at Gateway Medical Clinic.
- Managed appointment scheduling, optimizing clinic workflow and reducing patient wait times.
- Assisted in patient intake, ensuring accurate collection of medical histories and insurance information.
- Performed routine laboratory tests, maintaining high standards of accuracy and compliance with safety protocols.
- Educated patients on treatment plans and medication instructions, enhancing understanding and adherence to care guidelines.
- Trained new staff on office procedures and clinical protocols, fostering a collaborative team environment.
- Implemented electronic health record updates, improving data accessibility for healthcare providers and streamlining documentation processes.
- Coordinated communication between patients and healthcare teams, facilitating timely follow-ups and care continuity.
- Developed patient-centered care initiatives, enhancing overall patient satisfaction and engagement within the clinic setting.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
Medical Assistant/Phlebotomist
Policlinica Panamericana
Ontario
06.2002 - 05.2004
- Provided comprehensive support in patient care, including conducting phlebotomy procedures, managing patient records, and assisting healthcare professionals with clinical tasks to ensure efficient and effective medical services at Policlinica Panamericana.
- Assisted in patient intake, ensuring accurate collection of medical histories and insurance information.
- Managed appointment scheduling, optimizing clinic workflow and reducing patient wait times.
- Performed routine laboratory tests, maintaining high standards of accuracy and compliance with safety protocols.
- Trained new staff on office procedures and clinical protocols, fostering a collaborative team environment.
- Implemented electronic health record updates, improving data accessibility for healthcare providers and streamlining documentation processes.
- Coordinated communication between patients and healthcare teams, facilitating timely follow-ups and care continuity.
Education
BSN - RN
West Coast University
Ontario, CA10-2025
Vocational Nursing Diploma -
Summit Career College
Colton, CA10-2009
Medical Assisting Certificate - undefined
Baldy View Regional Occupational Program
Upland, CAPhlebotomy License - undefined
U.S Health Science Program
Riverside, CADiploma - undefined
Don Antonio Lugo High School
Chino, CASkills
- Vital Signs
- Charting
- Patient Care
- Urinalysis
- Accu Checks
- Venipuncture
- Cryo Therapy
- Preparation
- Specimen Collection
- Wound Care
- G-Tubes
- Catheters
- Administer/Calculate Medications
- Injections
- Phlebotomy
- OSHA Guidelines
- Assessment
- CPR/BLS Certified
- Vaccines
- Colposcopy
- Customer Service
- Communication Skills
- Effective Relationships
- Nursing License
- Catheter care
- Compassionate care
- Patient care
- Clinical judgment
- Patient education
- Direct patient care
- Infection control
- Patient assessment
- Mental health support
- Workflow coordination
- Treatment plan implementation
- Medical examination
- Reporting and documentation
- HIPAA guideline adherence
- Nursing processes
- Patient and family communication
- Treatment outcome monitoring
- Vital signs
- Caregiving skills
- Immunization administration
- Patient assessments
- Wound care
- Breathing treatments
- Medication dispensing
- Physical assessment
- Clinical documentation
- ADL assistance
- Patient management
- Transcribing orders
- Documenting intake
- Family communication
- Pulse oximetry tracking
- EKG administration
- Tuberculosis testing
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
Certification
- LVN
- BSN RN licensed
- I.V. Blood Withdrawal
- Medical Assisting
- CPR/BLS/ACLS
- Phlebotomy License
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Med Surge
RCH
10.2025 - 12.2025
NICU Intern
RCH
08.2025 - 10.2025
Obstetrics and Gynecology Registered Nurse
RCH
05.2025 - 08.2025
Mental Health Counseling Intern
Riverside County Mental Health
04.2025 - 06.2025
Pediatric Registered Nurse
Magnolia Child Development Center
10.2024 - 01.2025
LVN Ambulatory Department
Kaiser Permanente
09.2015 - Current
LVN II – Ambulatory Department
RCRMC Public Health
03.2014 - 09.2015
LVN Charge Nurse
Western Health Care Center
03.2014 - 06.2015
Phlebotomist
LabCorp
09.2009 - 03.2014
Phlebotomist
Quest Diagnostics
09.2006 - 09.2009
Medical Assistant/Phlebotomist
Gateway Medical Clinic
05.2004 - 09.2006
Medical Assistant/Phlebotomist
Policlinica Panamericana
06.2002 - 05.2004
Medical Assisting Certificate - undefined
Baldy View Regional Occupational Program
Phlebotomy License - undefined
U.S Health Science Program
Diploma - undefined
Don Antonio Lugo High School
BSN - RN
West Coast University
Vocational Nursing Diploma -
Summit Career College