LIEZL GUTIERREZ
Menifee,CA
Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in different clinical settings, working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities. Considered highly effective coach and mentor to young nurses. Able to learn new concepts quickly.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PACU Staff Nurse
Riverside Community Hospital
Riverside, CA
04.2007 - Current
- Provided individualized care to post-operative patients of different age groups, from pediatrics to adults, on different levels of care, from medical-surgical care to critical level of care, by utilizing critical thinking skills and explaining next steps to recovery.
- Utilized effective communication skills to educate patients and family members on side effects from both surgery and anesthesia.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Managed daily operations of the PACU unit, including monitoring staffing levels, staff scheduling, and ensuring timely transfers of cases in the perioperative area with proper communications to all team members.
- Mentored new PACU RNs based on their clinical skills, knowledge, communication, and critical thinking abilities.
Per Diem ICU/Per Diem PACU Staff Nurse
Rancho Springs Medical Center
Murrieta, CA
01.2007 - 01.2021
- Provided intensive critical care and post-operative care for a variety of medical conditions and surgical procedures, including orthopedic, vascular, general, gynecologic, and urologic cases.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
ICU Staff Nurse
UC San Francisco Medical Center
San Francisco, CA
11.2005 - 12.2006
- Provided care to a variety of complex, critically ill patients and was a resource nurse floating to seven ICUs of the facility.
- Facilitated admission and discharge processes for ICU patients.
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU
Kaiser Permanente
San Francisco, CA
09.2005 - 05.2006
- Utilized critical thinking skills in managing complex medical cases in MICU and SICU.
- Developed and maintained professional relationship with members of health care team, patient and patient's family.
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU
Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center
Chula Vista, CA
09.2004 - 09.2005
- Performed physical assessments of critically ill patients in the ICU setting.
- Managed IV lines, wound care, tracheostomy care and other critical care procedures.
Medical Surgical - ICU Staff Registered Nurse
USC University Hospital
Los Angeles, CA
09.2000 - 09.2004
- Delivered optimum care to medical-surgical and critical-care patients following prescribed rules, policies, and procedures.
- Provided care to pre- and post-lung and kidney transplant patients, and critical management of neurosurgical and cardiothoracic cases. Trained and performed Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
DE Los Santos College
Philippines03-1994
Critical Care Course
USC University HospitalPreceptor Program
Riverside Community HospitalIntroduction To Nurse Case Management
Riverside Community HospitalSkills
- Strong clinical judgement, charting and clinical documentation
- Time management and stamina
- Teamwork skills displayed through experience collaborating with other healthcare staff to improve patient and family programs
- Compassionate care
- Policy compliance
Certification
BLS, PALS, ACLS
Timeline
PACU Staff Nurse
Riverside Community Hospital
04.2007 - Current
Per Diem ICU/Per Diem PACU Staff Nurse
Rancho Springs Medical Center
01.2007 - 01.2021
ICU Staff Nurse
UC San Francisco Medical Center
11.2005 - 12.2006
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU
Kaiser Permanente
09.2005 - 05.2006
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU
Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center
09.2004 - 09.2005
Medical Surgical - ICU Staff Registered Nurse
USC University Hospital
09.2000 - 09.2004
BLS, PALS, ACLS
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
DE Los Santos College
Critical Care Course
Preceptor Program
Introduction To Nurse Case Management
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