Maria Aparicio
Panorama City,CA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate registered nurse with 3+ years of experience with background in medical-surgical unit and skilled nursing facility. Skilled in fast-paced environments, prioritizing patient needs and delivering high-quality care. Strong communication abilities ensure effective collaboration with healthcare teams. Improved patient satisfaction through attentive service and advocacy.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Supervisor
New Vista Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Sunland, CA
08.2023 - Current
- Provide clinical leadership and direction for nursing staff, ensuring that all tasks are complete in accordance with accepted standards of care.
- Complete initial assessments for new admissions, and document using PointClick Care.
- Actively listen to concerns from both patients and staff members regarding issues related to patient care.
- Respond promptly to inquiries from physicians or other healthcare providers regarding changes in medication orders or treatments.
- Coordinate staffing schedules to meet patient needs while adhering to budgetary constraints.
Registered Nurse I
Olive View Medical Center
Sylmar, CA
03.2023 - Current
- Prepare and administer medications, start peripheral IVs, insert Foley catheters, change wound dressings, complete assessments, and document in patients' charts using the application Cerner
- Utilize critical thinking skills to respond to changes in patient status in a timely manner while communicating with the provider and intervening when situations call for immediate action (e.g Rapid Response)
- Educate the patient prior to discharge on proper management of indicated medical diagnoses with associated equipment.
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Maintain low infections rates by adhering to infection control policies and procedures such as "foaming in and out" and proper PPE for isolation room.
RN Supervisor
Burbank Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
Burbank, CA
07.2021 - 03.2023
- Performed routine procedures (blood pressure measurements, injections, etc.), administered medications, completed initial assessments, and documented patients' charts using PointClick Care
- Observed and interpreted patients' symptoms, devised individualized care plans, delivered best and most suitable care and advice and communicated to nursing staff and physicians.
- Cultivated positive relationships with patients and families, addressed concerns or complaints, monitored patient satisfaction and maintained confidentiality of patient information.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
California State University of Northridge
Northridge, CA12.2022
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Glendale Community College
Glendale, CA06.2017
Skills
- Bilingual in English and Spanish
- Proficient in Cerner and PCC EHR Management
- Competent in patient discharges and admissions
- Experienced in Staff Supervision
- Excellent in patient and family education
- Excel in customer service with over 15 years of experience
Certification
- Registered Nurse, California Board of Nursing, 95245809, 01/2025
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS), 08/2026
- American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), 07/2025
- National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS), 07/2025
- LA Hospital Fire and Life Safety Training, 08/2024
Timeline
RN Supervisor
New Vista Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
08.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse I
Olive View Medical Center
03.2023 - Current
RN Supervisor
Burbank Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
07.2021 - 03.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
California State University of Northridge
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Glendale Community College
- Registered Nurse, California Board of Nursing, 95245809, 01/2025
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS), 08/2026
- American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), 07/2025
- National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS), 07/2025
- LA Hospital Fire and Life Safety Training, 08/2024
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