Maria Lucio
Clovis,NM
Summary
Nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities in Labor and Delivery and Mother/Baby care. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
L&D Registered Nurse, Travel Nurse
Cross Country Healthcare
06.2022 - Current
- Assisted with opening a closed, critical access, Labor and Delivery Unit
- Created Mother/Baby education forms for new unit.
- Inventoried closed unit and ordered needed supplies to open unit. Organized patient admission paperwork.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient and attending to baby after birth.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor and fetal distress.
- Worked closely with doctors and midwives in coaching pregnant women through childbirth and post-natal recovery.
- Aided with induction of labor for women suffering from complications such as preeclampsia.
- Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery.
- Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
- Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
- Assisted obstetricians and midwives with deliveries and cared for newborns directly after birth.
- Scheduled follow-up visits and instructed care for new mothers for weeks immediately following childbirth.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
L&D Registered Nurse, Charge Nurse and CPL
Plains Regional Medical Center
07.2013 - 06.2022
- Aided with induction of labor for women suffering from complications such as preeclampsia.
- Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
- Liaised with members of healthcare team to assess and coordinate patient discharge planning needs.
- Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient and attending to baby after birth.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor and fetal distress.
- Assisted obstetricians and midwives with deliveries and cared for newborns directly after birth.
- Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
- Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health and organizational regulations.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Participated in PRMC’s Women’s and Children’s committee to discuss policies, propose revisions and implement changes.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Formatted and taught a Childbirth Education class to expecting parents.
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Plains Regional Medical Center
06.2012 - 06.2013
- Stocked, labeled and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
- Counted, measured, and compounded medications following standard procedures.
- Maintained drug inventory levels by ordering necessary medications and supplies.
- Restocked automated medication dispensing equipment.
- Maintained proper drug storage procedures, registries, and records for controlled drugs.
- Prepared intravenous solutions, admixtures, respiratory drugs and other solutions using aseptic techniques.
- Assisted in preparation, distribution, and storage of pharmaceuticals.
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Roden-Smith Pharmacy
09.2004 - 01.2012
- Consulted with insurance company representatives to complete claims processing, resolve concerns and reconcile payments.
- Stocked, labeled and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
- Counted, measured, and compounded medications following standard procedures.
- Maintained drug inventory levels by ordering necessary medications and supplies.
- Completed paperwork, entering prescription and insurance or billing information into patient profiles.
- Communicated directly with doctors offices via telephone, fax, and email.
- Worked with computerized and automated systems for dispensing medications and editing new patient profiles.
- Restocked pharmacy shelves with current merchandise to drive consistent peripheral sales.
- Maintained proper drug storage procedures, registries, and records for controlled drugs.
- Restocked automated medication dispensing equipment.
- Solved customer problems in-person or over telephone by providing assistance with placing orders, navigating systems and locating items.
- Resolved non-routine issues like third-party billing, computer system and customer service issues.
- Assisted in preparation, distribution, and storage of pharmaceuticals.
- Communicated with prescribers to verify medication dosages, refill authorizations and patient information.
- Coordinated verification and filling of more than 700 daily prescriptions in high-volume retail pharmacy environment.
- Helped pharmacist clear problematic prescriptions and address customer questions to keep pharmacy efficient.
- Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
- Reviewed and verified customer information and insurance provider information.
- Collected co-payments or full payments from customers.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Lubbock Christian University
Lubbock, TX12.2014
Associate of Science - Nursing
Clovis Community College
Clovis, NM05.2013
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Procedure Room Preparation
- Perioperative, Circulating and Recovery Nurse experience
- Student Precepting
- Unit Oversight
- Project Implementation
- Emergency Situations
- Nursing Plan Development
- Baby Delivery
- Postpartum Period
- Breast Feeding
- Blood Product Transfusion
- Labor and Delivery Support
- Diagnostic Test Ordering
- Patient Care and Monitoring
- Community Program Referrals
- Quality Improvement Plans
- Staff Development
- Quality Control Procedures
- EPIC charting
- CPSI charting
- CPN charting
- OB Tracevue charting
- Well-Baby Examinations
- Baby Friendly experience
- Stabilizing and Transferring infants
- Efficient in Patient Admission and Discharge education
Certification
- New Mexico Board of Nursing RN License - expires 8/31/2024
- AWHONN Advanced Fetal Monitoring Certificate - completed 5/31/2023
- S.T.A.B.L.E. Certification- expires 9/30/2024
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program provider certificate - expires 9/30/2023
- American Heart Association ACLS Provider certificate - expires 12/2023
- American Heart Association BLS Provider certificate - expires 12/2023
Timeline
L&D Registered Nurse, Travel Nurse
Cross Country Healthcare
06.2022 - Current
L&D Registered Nurse, Charge Nurse and CPL
Plains Regional Medical Center
07.2013 - 06.2022
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Plains Regional Medical Center
06.2012 - 06.2013
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Roden-Smith Pharmacy
09.2004 - 01.2012
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Lubbock Christian University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Clovis Community College
- New Mexico Board of Nursing RN License - expires 8/31/2024
- AWHONN Advanced Fetal Monitoring Certificate - completed 5/31/2023
- S.T.A.B.L.E. Certification- expires 9/30/2024
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program provider certificate - expires 9/30/2023
- American Heart Association ACLS Provider certificate - expires 12/2023
- American Heart Association BLS Provider certificate - expires 12/2023
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