Maria Chyi Wang
Hayward,CA
Summary
Registered Nurse with over three years of acute-care experience in medical-surgical, telemetry, stroke, and step-down settings within Kaiser and a Level 1 Trauma Center. Skilled in neurological assessment, telemetry monitoring, ventilator care, interdisciplinary collaboration, and patient education. Seeking admission to the ICU Specialty Training Program to develop critical care competencies and contribute to exceptional patient outcomes.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Nurse II, Stroke/Stepdown Unit
Kaiser Permanente
Oakland, CA
11.2022 - Current
- Perform comprehensive neurological assessments, NIH Stroke Scale evaluations, telemetry monitoring, and continuous pulse oximetry for patients with acute cerebrovascular conditions.
- Manage care for high-acuity patients requiring ventilator support, chest tubes, drains, complex wound care, and close hemodynamic monitoring.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to identify changes in patient condition and implement timely interventions.
- Educate patients and families regarding disease processes, medications, discharge planning, and complication prevention.
- Contribute to quality-improvement initiatives focused on patient safety, fall prevention, and pressure injury reduction.
Clinical Nurse II, Medical/Surgical
Highland Hospital
Oakland, CA
03.2021 - Current
- Deliver evidence-based patient care to a diverse and high-acuity patient population at a Level 1 trauma center serving uninsured and underserved communities.
- Ensure compliance with infection control standards, fall prevention, and medication safety protocols.
Patient Care Technician, Medical/Surgical Telemetry
Kaiser Permanente
San Francisco, CA
11.2021 - 04.2022
- Assisted nurses in VS, I/O, ADLs, and ECG to provide high-quality care and act as a patient advocate.
- Monitored patients for fall/seizure/aspiration/pressure injury precautions.
- Enforced proper PPE use and isolation precautions to enhance safety and reduce infection.
- Documented accurately using EPIC Health Connect.
Summer Student Nurse Extern & Patient Care Technician, ICU/IMICU
Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital
Lake Forest, IL
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Partnered with ICU nurse preceptors to provide care for critically ill medical and COVID-19 patients.
- Assisted with proning therapy, respiratory support interventions, and patient monitoring in a critical care environment.
- Participated in interdisciplinary rounds and implementation of evidence-based critical care protocols.
- Provided postmortem care with religious/cultural sensitivity and respect for the family.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
San Francisco State University
12-2021
Associate Degree - Nursing with Honor
City College of San Francisco
12-2020
Health Care Interpreter Certificates -
City College of San Francisco
12-2020
ECG Technician Certificates - undefined
City College of San Francisco
12-2021
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
UC Irvine
05-2003
Skills
- NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
- Neurological Assessment
- Cardiac Monitoring
- Telemetry Monitoring
- Ventilator Management
- Tracheostomy Care
- Continuous Pulse Oximetry
- Chest Tube Management
- Wound Care
- Patient & Family Education
- Infection Prevention
- Fall Prevention
- EPIC HealthConnect
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Languages
English
Mandarin
Certification
- California Registered Nurse (RN), active
- California Public Health Nurse (PHN), active
- BLS, American Heart Association
- ACLS, American Heart Association
- PALS, American Heart Association
- NIHSS Test Group B Two-year Certification, Apex Innovation
- Qualified Bilingual Staff Assessment (QBS), Level II Chinese, ALTA Language Service
Timeline
Staff Nurse II, Stroke/Stepdown Unit
Kaiser Permanente
11.2022 - Current
Patient Care Technician, Medical/Surgical Telemetry
Kaiser Permanente
11.2021 - 04.2022
Summer Student Nurse Extern & Patient Care Technician, ICU/IMICU
Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital
06.2021 - 08.2021
Clinical Nurse II, Medical/Surgical
Highland Hospital
03.2021 - Current
ECG Technician Certificates - undefined
City College of San Francisco
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
UC Irvine
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
San Francisco State University
Associate Degree - Nursing with Honor
City College of San Francisco
Health Care Interpreter Certificates -
City College of San Francisco