Maria Araiza
Merced ,CA
Summary
Registered Nurse #95399063 seeking employment in a health organization to perform my clinical skills, commitment to providing quality patient care, and become a valuable member of a medical team.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Generations Healthcare
Atwater, CA
07.2025 - Current
- Administered patient care and medications according to established protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop personalized care plans.
- Implemented infection control measures, improving overall patient safety metrics.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Registered Nurse and Licensed Vocational Nurse
Wellpath Merced County Corrections
Merced, California
01.2022 - 11.2025
- Take vital signs, admit new patients, administer medications, wound care treatment, Administer oxygen, Monitor patients/ report to physicians, Discharge patients, Maintain confidentiality of patient care information to assure their rights are protected, Measure and record intake/ output, Glucose checks, Transcribing orders, Collect urine/ stool/ wound/oral/nasal samples/ lab blood samples, Suicide Monitoring
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and physician orders.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported significant changes to medical staff promptly.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Brandal Manor Nursing Home
Turlock, California
09.2017 - 01.2022
- Take vital signs, admitting new patients, administering medications, Eternal feedings, wound care treatment, Administer oxygen, Monitor patients/ report to physicians, Discharging patients, Maintain confidentiality of patient care information to assure their rights are protected, Measure and record intake/ output, Glucose checks, Transcribing orders, Collect urine/ stool/ wound/oral/nasal samples
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Maxim Healthcare Services
Modesto, California
08.2016 - 08.2017
- Abnormal ranges if needed, Dispose of Biohazard Waste properly, Medical Billing, Maintain confidentiality through HIPPA regulations
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Anderson’s Family
Merced, California
07.2016 - 01.2017
- Take vital signs and record changes, Assist patient dressing and grooming, Measure and record patient’s intake and output, Assist with physical therapy exercises and stretching techniques, Administer medications, Wound care treatment, Maintain confidentiality of patient care information to assure their rights are protected.
Care Giver
Century 21 Salvadori Realty
Merced, California
10.2015 - 05.2016
- Take vital signs and record any changes, Assist patients with cleanliness, bathing, dressing, and grooming, Measure and record patients’ intake and output, wound care treatment, Maintain confidentiality of patient care information to assure their rights are protected.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Evergreen Convalescent Hospital And Rehabilitation Center
Modesto, California
08.2013 - 07.2014
- Take vital signs and record any changes, Assist patients with cleanliness, bathing, dressing, and grooming, Measure and record patients’ intake and output, Maintain confidentiality of all patients care information to assure their rights are protected.
Education
Registered Nursing Bachelor Degree -
Nightingale College
Utah09-2024
General Education - undefined
Merced College
Merced, California05-2021
Licensed Vocational Nurse - undefined
WestMed College
Merced, California11-2015
Nursing Assistant Certification - undefined
Crescent Facility Training Center
Merced, California04-2013
General Education - undefined
CSU Stanislaus
Turlock, California12-2011
Diploma - undefined
Atwater High School
Atwater, California12-2010
Skills
- American Heart Association Life Support for Health Care Providers
- Knowledge of Medical Terminology and Infection Control Standards
- Accurately follow established health care plans while providing patient advocacy
- Effective Communication: Speech, following directions, writing, and able to explain instructions clearly
- Adaptability and Flexibility: Open to new ideas and concepts Can work independently or as part of a team
- Medication administration, monitor, documentation
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
Certification
- Basic Life Support, American Heart Association - 02/ 2026- 02/2028
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support- American Heart Association 04/2025- 04/ 2027
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support - American Heart Association -04/2025- 04/ 2027
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Generations Healthcare
07.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse and Licensed Vocational Nurse
Wellpath Merced County Corrections
01.2022 - 11.2025
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Brandal Manor Nursing Home
09.2017 - 01.2022
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Maxim Healthcare Services
08.2016 - 08.2017
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Anderson’s Family
07.2016 - 01.2017
Care Giver
Century 21 Salvadori Realty
10.2015 - 05.2016
Certified Nursing Assistant
Evergreen Convalescent Hospital And Rehabilitation Center
08.2013 - 07.2014
General Education - undefined
Merced College
Licensed Vocational Nurse - undefined
WestMed College
Nursing Assistant Certification - undefined
Crescent Facility Training Center
General Education - undefined
CSU Stanislaus
Diploma - undefined
Atwater High School
Registered Nursing Bachelor Degree -
Nightingale College